TENS of thousands of poker machines will be switched off at dawn to allow problem gamblers to revive and survive. NSW is second only to Nevada, home to casino-lined Las Vegas, when it comes to the number of gaming machines with nearly 90,000 across the state. More than 670 clubs will be mandated to shut […]
THEY said it couldn’t happen, but the Federal Labor Government has worked with the Greens to pass reforms to the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act after negotiations fell through last November. The reforms include a new environment watchdog agency; national standards to safeguard nature; federal laws to apply to native forest logging by mid-2027; […]
A walk against gender-based violence was held recently in Coffs Harbour.
THE community is invited to participate in a walk against gender-based violence in Nambucca Heads on Wednesday, 10 December. Commencing at 10am, the walk begins at the Nambucca Heads Information Centre and concludes at the V-Wall, aimed at taking social and visible action against gender-based violence. The walk falls on the final day of the […]
THE Nambucca Christmas Festival will go ahead as planned on Friday, 5 December from 5pm to 8pm, but at a new venue. Originally scheduled for Coronation Park, the event has been relocated to the EJ Biffin Playing Fields in Nambucca Heads due to unforeseen issues connected with the nearby demolition site of the Nambucca Leagues […]
The Nambucca Valley’s Liddell family came to the rededication service in force. Pictured (from left) is Brian Liddell, Judi Liddell, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Melinda Reid, and Murray Liddell, who came to honour George Nash, a member of the 9th Division who endured the whole siege. Photo: supplied.
The Nambucca Valley’s Liddell family came to the rededication service in force. Pictured (from left) is Brian Liddell, Judi Liddell, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Melinda Reid, and Murray Liddell, who came to honour George Nash, a member of the 9th Division who endured the whole siege. Photo: supplied. Guest speaker Mick Birtles DSC and […]
Macksville Public School’s Year 6 Debating Team in action. Photo: supplied.
Macksville Public School’s Year 6 Debating Team in action. Photo: supplied. The Year 6 Debating Team are the 2025 Premier’s NSW State Champions. Photo: supplied. MACKSVILLE Public School’s Year 6 Debating Team has been named the Premier’s NSW State Champions for 2025, the highest honour in primary school debating in New South Wales. The statewide […]
Ashton Angus receiving his certificates for overall Winner and Public Speaking from judges Phillip Argue and Bernadette Hayes. Photo: supplied.
ASHTON Angus, a Year 11 student at Coffs Harbour Senior College, has been named the winner of the Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year competition. The competition is designed to foster leadership, community contribution, and public speaking skills in high school students. Ashton’s success followed a rigorous judging process, beginning with a formal interview […]
Nambucca Valley councillors (front left) Ljubov Simson and Deputy Mayor (centre) Susan Jenvey with Council staff dressed up in orange for the first day of the 16 Days of Activism, Tuesday 25 November.
THE old Macksville Bridge is glowing orange at night as a bold statement of support for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign running from 25 November to 10 December. The campaign begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on Human Rights Day. The […]
BUSINESS owners, residents and visitors to Bowraville can now have their say on proposed accessible parking options for High Street. Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager Kristian Enevoldson, said disability access to inside the Bowraville Theatre has been improved, however now a connection to accessible street parking was needed. “In 2021-22 Council was successful in […]
State Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Nambucca Valley Council Director Engineering Services David Moloney, and AJ Civil Projects Project Manager Jack Gilchrist.
THE Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) is quickly taking shape, with bulk earthworks for Stage One now 90 percent complete. Construction began in May 2025 to transform the site into a new hub for industry, investment and jobs in the Nambucca Valley. Local contractor AJ Civil Projects has moved a staggering 120,000 cubic metres of […]
