ANOTHER round of the NSW Government’s Low-Cost Loans initiative has been opened, unlocking $12 million to support regional councils to accelerate housing delivery. The program, which is now open to all 95 regional councils across NSW, will provide financial support for infrastructure projects such as roads, intersections, water and sewer upgrades. Under the competitive grants […]
Catching up at the Launch Pad Youth Entrepreneur program finale held last Thursday are, from left, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and youth entrepreneurs Lily Crease, Lee Collier and Sha-Lohm Jamieson. Photo: supplied
NINE aspiring young business owners have been recognised for completing an intensive 12-week entrepreneurship program designed to equip them with the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to transform their ideas into sustainable businesses. The grand finale of the Launch Pad Youth Entrepreneur Program was held on Thursday 4 June at the Slim Dusty Centre in […]
A NORTHERN Region police officer will face court over alleged illegal computer access. The 31-year-old male constable, who is attached to a command in the Northern Region, is alleged to have accessed the police computer system for non-work-related matters. Following extensive inquiries, a Future Court Attendance Notice was served on the officer on 4 June […]
A BEAUTIFULLY handcrafted wedding dress worn more than a century ago is one of the latest treasures on display at Mary Boulton’s Pioneer Cottage & Museum. The cottage and museum offer visitors a unique glimpse into the lives of one of the Nambucca Valley’s pioneering families. The elegant gown was worn by Alice Provost when […]
Nambucca Nippers receive a donation from the Nambucca Valley Country Music Club. Pictured are Daren Alder from the Nambucca Heads SLSC, June Pettiford and Kerri Garvie from the Nambucca Valley Country Music Club, Isabella Alder, Max Becker and Lily Alder from the Nambucca Heads SLSC. Photo: supplied
THE Nambucca Valley Country Music Club has made a donation to Nambucca Heads Surf Life Saving Club’s nippers program to help ensure young people can continue to learn vital surf safety and lifesaving skills. The music club has built a strong reputation for raising funds and donating them to a wide range of worthy organisations […]
WHAT began as a dream during a creative writing program in Bellingen is about to become reality, with Nambucca Valley singer-songwriter Snez preparing to embark on her first-ever United Kingdom tour to share music from her newly released album Cardboard Wings. In just a few weeks, Snez will head overseas accompanied by her 11-year-old daughter, […]
Nambucca Valley Council works engineer Tim Morison inspects the riverwalk retaining wall under repair. Photo: supplied
A SIGNIFICANT infrastructure upgrade is under way at Macksville, with Nambucca Valley Council commencing the replacement of a deteriorating retaining wall beside the Nambucca River near the historic Macksville Wharf precinct. The project, being carried out by Council’s structures team, will see up to 80 metres of retaining wall replaced adjacent to the footpath running […]
The Our Sustainable Future Expo will support regional food and water security, waste minimisation, and climate resilience.
THE Our Sustainable Future Expo will soon offer interested attendees a community-led roadmap to a sustainable and more resilient tomorrow. Born from a unique collaboration between the Nambucca Valley Growers and Producers Association Incorporated (NVGPA) and the Unkya Reserve Committee of Management, the Expo will aim to drive the awareness and adoption of everyday sustainable […]
Nambucca Valley Council manager of infrastructure services, Matt Leibrandt, has been overseeing refurbishment works on Tilly Willy Bridge. Photo: supplied
AN unexpected structural issue has been uncovered during refurbishment to Tilly Willy Bridge and essential work will force an extended closure. Nambucca Valley Council now aims to reopen the bridge to traffic by Thursday 18 June. The bridge, which has been undergoing major rehabilitation works since 4 May, has seen significant progress as Council’s structures […]
BOWRAVILLE’S historic theatre is moving closer to becoming a more accessible and modern community venue, with a series of upgrades progressing well thanks to joint Australian and NSW Government funding. The improvements include new disabled entry access, a disabled lift providing stage access for people with mobility restrictions, and upgrades to the theatre’s electrical, sound […]
