CEO Doug Taylor talked to school students ahead of the launch of the Smith Family appeal. Photo: The Smith Family.
AS families across the Mid North Coast prepare for the return to school, new research has revealed the growing pressure many households face simply trying to meet the basic costs of education. The latest Pulse Survey of families supported by The Smith Family shows that more than four out of five parents and carers are […]
Member for Port Stephens and Families and Communities MP Kate Washington.
FOR the first time in more than two decades, foster and kinship carers across NSW have received a 20 percent increase to their care allowance. The increase aims to ease cost-of-living pressures and strengthen support for vulnerable children in out-of-home care. The tax-free increase took effect from 1 January 2026 and applies to authorised carers […]
A RANGE of healthcare industry bodies have welcomed a Medical Board of Australia decision not to proceed with mandatory health checks for doctors aged over 70. In 2024, the Board consulted on options to keep late career doctors in safe practice, including through mandatory health checks. A total of 201 submissions were received. Australian Health […]
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has called for a renewed focus on a sustainable agricultural workforce, urging policymakers to ensure the needs of regional communities are properly addressed. In a submission to the Value of Skilled Migration to Australia inquiry, the NFF said while skilled migrants play an important supporting role in the agricultural workforce, […]
IMPROVED methane capture at six high-emission coal mines appears the state’s best bet to hit climate targets. A report released by climate advisory group Common Capital said NSW could help reach emissions targets with best-practice abatement at the six mines, which produce half the state’s coalmine emissions despite delivering less than 10 percent of the […]
The rain radar and weather map were at the top of the Bureau’s list of fixes. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
THE Bureau of Meteorology has implemented the first round of changes to its heavily-criticised $96.5m website. Since launching, the site has attracted 400,000 “items of feedback”. As a result, the rain radar and weather map have been improved and there is more information about daily temperature highs and lows on state, territory and district pages. […]
THE Scotts Head community is being invited by Nambucca Valley Council to have a say on the future of the town’s foreshore and public spaces, as it begins work on a new masterplan. Council’s General Manager Bede Spannagle, said the goal is to understand what land management practices are working well and where improvements could […]
Library Officer Technical Services Mark Northover overseeing the packing up of the library’s books and materials to enable renovation works to start. Photo: supplied.
MACKSVILLE Library’s refurbishment is now underway with the popular community hub expected to reopen in mid-February 2026. The renovation is being delivered through a $346,224 grant from the State Library of New South Wales, supporting Council’s commitment to improving community infrastructure and enhancing wellbeing. It will feature revitalised spaces and a new sound-proof meeting room. […]
Nambucca Macksville Evening VIEW Club members Tracey, Maureen, Robyn, Jan, Kerry, Michelle and Felicity working on the gifts for Meals on Wheels clients. Photo: supplied.
THE true spirit of Christmas was on full display in Macksville this holiday season when members of the Nambucca Macksville Evening VIEW Club shared a heartfelt gesture of kindness with local Meals on Wheels clients. VIEW Club President Anne Sutton and Secretary Michelle Walker had the privilege of meeting Stacey Munro and Kim Peterkin from […]
Wendy Campbell has reached the remarkable milestone of 50 years in business. Photo: Zeny’s Photo Centre.
WENDY Campbell, owner of Wendy’s Coiffure in Nambucca Heads, has reached the remarkable milestone of 50 years in business. Established on 4 December 1975, Wendy’s Coiffure has been a constant presence in the town for half a century. Wendy opened her salon at just 21 years of age, a young country girl from Bowraville, a […]
