THE NSW Ageing and Disability Commission (ADC), in partnership with the University of NSW Social Policy Research Centre (SPRC), has released a report highlighting the pervasive and complex issue of neglect affecting older people and adults with disability across NSW. Funding was provided by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. The ADC is responsible […]
MUSICNSW has released a new report detailing how to strengthen regional and remote music, setting a map for action for government, industry and communities across NSW. The report gathers insights from 80-plus representatives from across the NSW music sector. The contributors participated in a NSW Roundtable held at the 2025 Regional and Remote Music Summit […]
The indefatigable Op Shop crew, Chrissy Duff, Chris Park and Natalia Etcheberry. Photo: Chrissy Duff
STUART Point Holiday Markets were held after Christmas on Sunday 28 December and enjoyed by a steady stream of locals and visiting holidaymakers. The markets will also be held on Sunday 11 January from 10am to 2pm to support the local Community Op Shop. Market organisers told News Of The Area, “We have an awesome […]
Children of Nambucca loving their choices. Photo: supplied
MACKSVILLE’S youngest residents were the stars of the show at the official opening of the refurbished Partridge Street Playground. The playground was shaped in large part by the ideas and imagination of local preschool children. Design consultants, councillors and community members gathered to celebrate the completion of the upgrade, with students from Macksville Pre-School seeing […]
Avis “June” Lynch celebrates 100 years. Photo: Zeny's Photo Centre.
FAMILY and friends gathered at Macksville RSL last weekend to celebrate the 100th birthday of Avis June Lynch (née Byrnes), known affectionately to all as June. Born on 1 January 1926 at Bowraville Hospital, June is the daughter of Elisha St Clair Byrnes, known as “Dite”, and Avis Evelyn May Byrnes (née Mackay). She was […]
The report identifies near-term priority emissions abatement measures for industry subsectors. Photo: Leanda Connor.
THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) has released a report to help farmers and primary industries reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining or enhancing productivity and sustainability. The NSW Land and Primary Industries Low Emissions Options Report identifies near-term priority emissions abatement measures for industry subsectors including livestock production, […]
THE Valla Expressions tenth annual Art Show opened at the Valla Beach Community Hall on Saturday 3 January and will run until Sunday 11 January from 10am to 5pm everyday. The team of artist organisers were well prepared for a busy opening day and welcomed a crowd of approximately 100 to an evening wine and […]
The iconic Shelley Beach at Nambucca Heads. Photo: supplied.
NAMBUCCA Valley Council residents, visitors and local businesses are being invited to help tell the story of what makes the Nambucca Valley special through the council’s community survey ending on Monday 19 January. Council is seeking input to identify the unique qualities, experiences and sense of place that define the valley, with the aim of […]
Advocates and support staff at the new Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre. Advocates and support staff at the new Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre. Members of C.ex Coffs join with members of the new Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre in CODA. Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, NSW Minister of Veterans David Harris MP, Member for […]
‘1919’ steams into a new era.
A milestone for the Tallowood Mountain Rail Trail project. ‘1919’ steams into a new era. The ‘1919’ steam engine at Glenreagh. THE Tallowood Mountain Rail Trail restoration project has reached a significant milestone, with the boiler of the 148-year-old steam engine ‘1919’ officially inspected and certified for operation. Over the past year, a dedicated volunteer […]
