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Bowra Macksville UHA raise $110K for Macksville Hospital

MACKSVILLE District Hospital has received more than $110,000 in the past 12 months thanks to the volunteers of the BowraMacksville United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA). The hospital’s Acting Deputy Director of Nursing Sherene Fitzjohn attended the UHA branch’s annual general meeting highlighting the hard work, dedication and generosity of volunteers. “We can’t thank you enough. The […]

Community, Health, Local News, Regional

Tick-borne illness support group launches in Bowraville

Attendees at the tick allergy meetup. Photo: Marion Syratt. Most attendees had lived experience of Alpha-Gal/MMA. Photo: Marion Syratt. SIXTEEN people gathered at the Nambucca Valley Phoenix in Bowraville on Thursday 3 September for the first meeting of a new support group for people living with Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS)/Mammalian Meat Allergy (MMA), a potentially life-threatening […]

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Shop Local in the Nambucca Valley campaign gains momentum

Miyachi’s Sushi is one of the local businesses involved in the Nambucca Valley News of the Area – Nambucca Valley Council Shop Local campaign. Pictured from left are restaurateur Miyachi, with NVC Manager Economic Development and Tourism Jan Rooney and NOTA Advertising Manager Johnny Wilson. Photo: NVC. Bare Nature Beauty, Nambucca Heads, is keen to […]

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Nambucca mountain bike club’s innovative Adopt-A-Track scheme gains momentum – and members

Action from the Jacks Ridge Mountain Bike trail. Photo: Facebook. Action from the Jacks Ridge Mountain Bike trail. Photo: Facebook. Action from the Jacks Ridge Mountain Bike trail. Photo: Facebook. NAMBUCCA Valley Mountain Bike Club has come up with an innovative way to attract new members while keeping local riding tracks in good condition. A […]

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Helping Mid North Coast residents secure work in health care

CAREER opportunities for jobseekers looking for work in health care and social assistance will be within closer reach for more Nambucca Valley residents through the Generation Australia Locals for Lifelong Care Careers program. The Locals for Lifelong Care Careers initiative is designed to help people facing employment barriers to build job-readiness and secure meaningful work […]

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A mother remembers: Evelyn Greenup was my little girl, not just a name in a police file

Homicide Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Joe Doueihi announces the re-investigation of the Bowraville Murders of 1990 and 1991, and the new million-dollar award for information that leads to a conviction. Photo: NSW Police. Evelyn Greenup, who was four years old when taken from her family in 1990. Photo: NSW Police. My name is Rebecca Stadhams, […]

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Best-selling author Meredith Jaffe speaks at Nambucca Heads Library

AUTHOR Meredith Jaffe recently visited Nambucca Heads Library to share the process behind her best-selling novel with eager book-lovers who packed into the youth space for the talk. Ms Jaffe, the author of The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison, shared about writing her cosy drama set in the suburb of Pretty Point. “The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah […]

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Community broadcaster Nambucca Valley Radio 2NVR volunteer awards and executive elections

TWO Nambucca Valley Radio (2NVR) 105.9 FM volunteers have received awards in recognition of their exceptional work. The prestigious Hitching Post Award for Radio Excellence was presented to Phill Veness in recognition of his work showcasing all-Australian music sourced through AMRAP. Mr Veness’s dedication to promoting local and national Australian artists has been a consistent […]

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Nambucca Valley’s Zumba Gold groups celebrate 19th anniversary

More than 40 Zumba group members celebrated the 10th anniversary with a Masquerade Ball-themed party. Photo: Gai McKay. Cheryl Summerville marked 10 years teaching Zumba at Macksville. Photo: Gai McKay. Surrounded by group members, Cheryl Summerville celebrated 10 years of Zumba at Macksville. Photo: Gai McKay. Kerri Mergan cut a cake celebrating 15 years teaching […]

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Police return to Nambucca Valley seeking community help to solve Bowraville’s triple murder mystery

UNSOLVED Homicide Squad detectives returned to the Nambucca Valley this week in a bid to finally solve the mystery behind the murders of three children from Bowraville more than three decades ago. Based at Phillip Hughes Pavilion in Macksville, police spent five days speaking with members of local communities. Community outreach remains an important component […]