October 6, 2025

Nambucca Valley News Of The Area

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Macksville Lions Club calls for new members to maintain support for the community Lions Club of Macksville members Ben Nabaro, Jenny Godfrey, Brian Hemsworth, Maureen Shepherd and Ray Godfrey on a recruitment drive last week in Wallace Street.
Local News

Macksville Lions Club calls for new members to maintain support for the community

THE Lions Club of Macksville held a recruitment drive last week in the Macksville CBD in response to concerns about declining membership. The event aimed to attract new members by raising awareness of the group’s ongoing contributions to the community. A stall selling homemade slices and Lions Christmas Puddings was set up to encourage passers-by […]

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AGM highlights another strong year for 2NVR The 2NVR Committee of Management is (L-R) John Wilson, Luise Pearson-Bernoth, Celeste Howden, Ron Hawkins, Paul Burns, David Pirani and Beverly Gibbs.
Community

AGM highlights another strong year for 2NVR

The 2NVR Committee of Management is (L-R) John Wilson, Luise Pearson-Bernoth, Celeste Howden, Ron Hawkins, Paul Burns, David Pirani and Beverly Gibbs. Donna Collins was presented with the Hitching Post Award for Radio Excellence by 2NVR President Luise Pearson-Bernoth. The Golden Peg Award, which honours exceptional volunteer contributions, was presented to Beverly Gibbs by 2NVR […]

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History comes alive as Nambucca Stories is officially launched Most of the more than 60 attendees at the launch of Nambucca Stories had their copies personally signed by the author Rachel Burns.
Community

History comes alive as Nambucca Stories is officially launched

Most of the more than 60 attendees at the launch of Nambucca Stories had their copies personally signed by the author Rachel Burns. Nambucca Stories was officially launched by historian and author Trevor Lynch, best known for his work ‘Nambucca Anzacs’. LOCAL history tome “Nambucca Stories” was officially launched at the Nambucca Bowls Club on […]

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Gumbaynggirr scholar awarded Churchill Fellowship Julie Ballangarry is one of this year’s 100 Churchill Fellows. Photo: Winston Churchill Trust.
Local News

Gumbaynggirr scholar awarded Churchill Fellowship

GUMBAYNGGIRR woman Dr Julie Ballangarry has been named a 2025 Churchill Fellow. The Mid North Coast scholar and educator is committed to Reconciliation and said she was inspired by her first role model, Uncle Kevin “Porky” Ballangarry of Bowraville. “[He was] a strong Aboriginal man, proud of who we are and where we come from,” […]

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Marine Rescue Nambucca urges boaters to prepare for the season Marine Rescue Nambucca assisting in the clean up of waterways following floods earlier this year. Photo: supplied.
Local News

Marine Rescue Nambucca urges boaters to prepare for the season

WITH boating season just around the corner, Marine Rescue Nambucca is urging all skippers to ensure their vessels, equipment, and safety protocols are in order before hitting the water. A pre-season check-up is essential. Boat owners are advised to inspect their vessel’s engine, battery, fuel system, and all electrical components. All safety equipment must be […]

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Eco-tourism operators hail Great Koala National Park a ‘game-changer’ NSW Premier Chris Minns and Matthew Sparrius of C-Change Adventures.
Regional

Eco-tourism operators hail Great Koala National Park a ‘game-changer’

AFTER announcing the proposed boundary for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) on Sunday, 7 September, Premier Chris Minns met business leaders in Sawtell to discuss broader economic and social impacts. The park includes 176,000 hectares of state forest and connects existing national parks, creating a 476,000-hectare reserve. The move promises to protect endangered species […]

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Nationals call for firefighting scheme to be made permanent When a fire breaks out, farmers are often the first to respond. Photo: DPIE.
Government

Nationals call for firefighting scheme to be made permanent

NSW NATIONALS MPs are calling on the NSW Government to immediately deliver its promised Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle scheme, months after the second of two trial periods ended. In January 2024 Labor committed to provide conditional registrations that would enable farmers to drive unregistered vehicles on public roads in an emergency, but is yet to […]

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Australians warned to pay attention to superannuation paperwork Who will inherit your superannuation nest-egg… and are you sure?
Community, Government, National

Australians warned to pay attention to superannuation paperwork

MILLIONS of Australians are putting their superannuation at risk by not following-through with proper, and legally binding, beneficiary paperwork, according to a nation-wide survey. Research conducted by Super Consumers Australia, an advocate for people on low and middle incomes in Australia’s superannuation system, shows that more than one in three Australians with super say they […]

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Hunter residents warned as money mule scams rise through social media Locals are being urged to be aware of scammers. Photo: supplied.
Business

Hunter residents warned as money mule scams rise through social media

MID NORTH COAST residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams. NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with criminals attempting […]

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