The newly commissioned Pastor Filikesa Kamotu with his predecessor Rev. Joanne Smalbil. Photo: supplied. Visiting members of Sydney’s Fijian community led the singing at the commissioning of Pastor Filikesa. Photo: supplied. A SPIRIT of celebration filled the Nambucca Heads Uniting Church on Sunday 31 August, as more than 50 people gathered for the official commissioning […]
Regional Australia Bank has branches across the Hunter and Mid North Coast.
THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has given the green light to a proposed merger between Summerland Bank and Regional Australia Bank. Regional Australia Bank currently operates 39 bank branches across the New England, North West, Central West, Riverina, Mid North Coast and Hunter regions of NSW, whilst Summerland operates 10 branches across the NSW […]
Rock and rollers dance to the tunes of Stevie B at a previous event.
LET’S Dance Nambucca will host four days of rock and roll events at Nambucca Heads RSL Club from 18-21 September. Free events include a social meet and greet dance night on Thursday, 18 September. “Come along and join us at 6pm to socialise, followed by music and a little teaching from Let’s Dance Rock and […]
A PARLIAMENTARY committee will review the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to May’s record-breaking flood event. After entire townships were left isolated and thousands of homes and businesses were damaged, the NSW Reconstruction Authority has been leading recovery operations, including coordinating clean-up and repair efforts. A NSW Parliament Joint Select Committee has recently commenced an inquiry […]
Nambucca Valley Meals on Wheels volunteers were given certificates of appreciation.
NATIONAL Meals on Wheels Day was celebrated around the country on 27 August, with Lifetime Connect recognising the local volunteers who make the service possible in the Nambucca Valley. Under this year’s theme, “Aged Care You Can Count On”, Meals on Wheels continues to be a trusted, reliable presence in the lives of older Australians, […]
The Nambucca River Jockey Club is celebrating 50 years since the reopening of the racecourse. Photo: supplied.
THE running of the Bowraville Cup on Saturday, 20 September holds special significance this year as the Nambucca River Jockey Club celebrates two extraordinary milestones. The race day will mark the 50th anniversary of the racecourse’s reopening in 1975 and what may well be the 150th anniversary of its original opening. Racing in Bowraville dates […]
Gumma Place School will provide highly targeted support for students, and practical trade-based learning in a real-world environment (Photo Supplied)
A TRANSFORMATIVE new education option is coming to Macksville in 2026, with the official endorsement of Gumma Place School – Australia’s first trades-based Special Assistance School. The school will offer a full Year 9 and 10 curriculum designed specifically for young people who have not thrived in mainstream educational environments. In its first year, Gumma […]
The EPA says logging near waterways has not disturbed arsenic deposits but locals are not convinced. Photo: De Marko.
THE NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says its testing has found that forestry operations in Little Newry State Forest near Valla have not impacted the water quality in nearby rivers and creeks. The EPA said it undertook three rounds of testing at six locations within the forest and in nearby Oyster and Dalhousie Creeks. It […]
Premier Chris Minns at Sunday’s announcement with Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin (left) and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe.
Premier Chris Minns at Sunday’s announcement with Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin (left) and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe. The proposed boundary of the Great Koala National Park. Conservationists welcome the long-awaited announcement. Photo: Penny Sharpe, FB. Members of the Timber, Furnishing & Textiles Union hold up signs saying ‘Don’t burn timber jobs. Talk […]
The CWA Nambucca Valley Evening Branch team.
The U3A Nambucca Valley team took out first place in the hotly contested UHA Trivia Night at the Island Golf Club on Saturday night. The CWA Nambucca Valley Evening Branch team. The We’re Here – In the Nambucca Valley team. The World Peace team. THE Nambucca Valley community turned out in force to support the […]
