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The life of Gumbaynggirr Man Colin Jarrett is told in a new book by Tamara McWilliam

LOCAL author Tamara McWilliam officially launched her latest novel, The Final Sunset, in Macksville last week at the Elk on 38 Cafe, with the story of identity, culture and resilience taking centre stage. Based on the true-life journey of respected Gumbaynggirr man Colin Jarrett, the novel explores a life shaped by both Sioux (Native American) […]

Nambucca Valley

MPs appeal for increased flood recovery grants as deadline for applications looms

MEMBER for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp are calling on the Minns Government to urgently double the Small Business Recovery Grant from $25,000 to $50,000. They say Labor has failed communities affected by the March 2025 floods, by allowing the deadline for recovery grants to pass without delivering the support […]

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Teens praised for saving elderly Macksville woman from vicious dog attack

Grainy CCTV images recorded across the road show the dogs following Mrs Laverty even as the young men carry her to safety. Shirley Laverty on a better day. Photo: Karen Clarke. TWO Macksville teenagers are being hailed heroes for saving 91-year-old Shirley Laverty from a horrific ordeal. Mrs Laverty was leisurely gardening on Saturday evening, […]

Health

NSW Health offering subsidies to future health workers

UP TO $12,000 in financial support is on offer for students enrolled in medical, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, Aboriginal health and allied health degrees across NSW. The new round of applications for the Tertiary Health Study Subsidies Program opened on 28 January. This year, support will be available for up to 4,000 students across the state. […]

Community

Once-in-a-generation works begin at Valla Reservoir

SIGNIFICANT refurbishment works are now underway at the Valla Beach reservoir, as Nambucca Valley Council delivers upgrades aimed at securing a reliable drinking water supply for the community into the future. The large storage tank on Valla Beach Road has served residents and businesses for more than five decades and is now due for what […]

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XPT confusion leaves Mid North Coast passengers questioning train travel

CONFUSION around XPT services on the Mid North Coast has left elderly passengers questioning whether booking a train guarantees travelling by train. Raleigh resident Beverley Miles said she and her neighbours were increasingly concerned about changes to NSW TrainLink services between the Coffs Coast and Sydney. Ms Miles said neighbours booked XPT tickets to Sydney […]

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Minister Matt Keogh cuts the ribbon opening the Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre

President, Veterans Centre Mid North Coast Inc Geoff Harrison, Matt Keogh MP, Founder CCVWC Richard Kelloway and President Coffs Harbour RSL Sub-Branch John Lloyd. Veteran dignitaries, and the Coffs community. GambleAware’s Sherri Swayne and Lifeline North Coast’s Angela Martin. City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Murray Wood, Mayor of Clarence Valley Ray Smith and his […]

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Birthday Ballots and Brotherhood: Nashos to be remembered in the Nambucca Valley on 14 February

THIS year marks 75 years since Australia first introduced National Service and for many families across the Nambucca Valley, it’s not just a chapter in the history books. It’s personal. It’s the uncle who disappeared off to basic training during the footy season. The apprentice who swapped overalls for khaki. The 20-year-old whose birthday number […]

Community

Bringing the Valley together as Council backs Local Business Networking

LOCAL businesses and tourism operators across the Nambucca Valley are being invited to connect, collaborate and hear the latest industry updates at two free networking events hosted by Nambucca Valley Council this February. The sessions, to be held in Macksville on 12 February and 26 February, aim to strengthen local partnerships, share timely information and […]

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Nambucca Valley locals encouraged to walk to work for mental health campaign

WALK to Work Day will take place on Friday, 26 March, encouraging Australians to build more walking into their daily routines while raising funds for better mental health outcomes nationwide. The annual campaign, led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, highlights the physical and mental health benefits of walking and this year supports the Black […]