Picnic play time at Yarrahapinni Community House.
THOUGH Yarrahapinni Community House rarely opens to the public on weekends, Saturday morning 15 March was special, as volunteers opened the house and garden to hold a delightful ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’. “For the first Saturday trial opening of the Yarrahapinni Community House in many years we were pleased with the response from our locals and […]
Fiona Welsh (far right) with representatives from ETC and other stakeholders of Nambucca Valley Phoenix.
NAMBUCCA VALLEY Phoenix has received a $25,000 funding grant through the Enterprise and Training Company (ETC) Community Support Fund. ETC is a not-for-profit provider of employment and training services. The funds were announced at an event on-site at the charity’s Bowraville facilities last Tuesday. Nambucca Valley Phoenix is a community-owned social enterprise, dedicated to providing […]
Sophie and Keeley taste testing popular foods from Japan
MACKSVILLE High School hosted its yearly Expo last Wednesday, showcasing 75 years of its efforts in the field of education and fostering community spirit. Principal Sheree Burnham said the Expo was a chance to invite the community into the school and highlight some of the achievements of students. She explained that the school’s success derives […]
Veteran and Senate candidate Glenn Kolomeitz, Independent candidate for Cowper Caz Heise, Senator Jacqui Lambie and author and filmmaker Patrick Lindsay AM. Photo: supplied.
INDEPENDENT candidate for Cowper Caz Heise welcomed Senator Jacqui Lambie to events in Port Macquarie and Macksville last week for discussions on veterans affairs. Senator Lambie began her visit to the Nambucca Valley by calling into the Frank Partridge VC Military Museum at Bowraville. “Senator Lambie came across as a true powerhouse in support of […]
Sandbagging in preparation for possible flood threats.
OXLEY MP Michael Kemp was the guest speaker at the first Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) meeting of the year on Wednesday, 26 February. Mr Kemp was invited to offer details of what the National Party is doing at the State level, especially for small regional communities, with an emphasis on reducing youth […]
Creative artist Freya Potion and her owl collection that will go on sale on Saturday 15 March fundraiser. Photo: supplied.
NAMBUCCA Heads artist and dedicated community fundraiser Freya Paton is once again opening her home for a special fundraising event, continuing her long-standing tradition of supporting local and international causes. Over the years, Freya and her friends have raised funds for organisations such as Red Cross, Neighbourhood Centres, The Youthie, and schools in Nepal. This […]
One of the families who took part on Sunday.
NAMBUCCA Nambucca Riverwatch volunteers held ‘Australia’s Biggest Ever Clean Up’ along with Radio 2NVR and community members on Sunday, 2 March. The event marked 35 years of Clean Up Australia Days, the nationwide project which has seen thousands of tonnes of rubbish removed from waterways, parks and other public sites. Nambucca Valley Councillors Dr Ljubov […]
Merv and Elaine Lynch on their wedding day in 1955. Photo: supplied.
MACKSVILLE’S Merv and Elaine Lynch have reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary – by any measure a remarkable testament to love, dedication, and a lifetime of shared memories. Born and raised in the Nambucca district, Elaine and Merv grew up in Macksville and Bowraville respectively. Elaine, born on October 16, 1931, was […]
Jane Grace (Left), representing the Support Group for Our Everlasting Carers, receives a donation of $200 from Uniting Church of Nambucca Heads representatives Helen Allen and Glenys Horne
THE Nambucca Heads Uniting Church has pitched in with funds to facilitate respite for local carers. Many in the community support a family member, friend or client who has a disability, mental illness, substance dependency, chronic condition, terminal condition or age related frailty. For many it is a 24 hour, seven days a week role, […]
Members of Nambucca Valley’s Verandah Post Patchworkers group displaying works to be raffled at this month’s quilt show in Macksville.
THE Verandah Post Patchworkers will host their annual Quilt Show in Macksville on the weekend of 22-23 March at the Macksville Senior Citizens’ Centre. An entry fee of $5 will be collected at the door. It’s a chance for those interested in the art of quilting to learn about the craft with an inspiring and […]
