January 11, 2026
Valla RFS Brigade delights with annual Santa Run
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Valla RFS Brigade delights with annual Santa Run

The Valla RFS Brigade and sponsors at the station before heading out. The brigade loaded up with water balloons, knowing the Valla farm kids would give as good as they got. And they did return serve. It was a solid ambush in the making when Valla’s Cat 1 and 7 trucks arrived at this address. […]

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Christmas symbols and decorations steeped in ancient history Some of the symbols and decorations associated with Christmas date to ancient times.
Regional

Christmas symbols and decorations steeped in ancient history

HAVE you ever wondered why we decorate cone-bearing trees, eat turkey and ham, light candles, pull bonbons, hang Christmas stockings, decorate homes, make wreaths and credit Santa with delivering presents via flying reindeer? Most of us know that many Christmas traditions from the Northern Hemisphere sailed south with immigrants. But many so-called Christmas traditions originated […]

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Santa drops in to Stuarts Point Hall The soggy weather did not detract from the fun and excitement of Santa’s visit. Photos: Mary-Lou Lewis.
Community

Santa drops in to Stuarts Point Hall

The soggy weather did not detract from the fun and excitement of Santa’s visit. Photos: Mary-Lou Lewis. The soggy weather did not detract from the fun and excitement of Santa’s visit. Photos: Mary-Lou Lewis. The soggy weather did not detract from the fun and excitement of Santa’s visit. Photos: Mary-Lou Lewis. The soggy weather did […]

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Heartfelt hampers help locals doing it tough this festive season Over 100 Hampers ready to go.
Community

Heartfelt hampers help locals doing it tough this festive season

The Action Church and Lions of Macksville and Nambucca Heads ensuring that over 100 hampers provide Christmas cheer to those less fortunate Over 100 Hampers ready to go. THE Lions Clubs of Macksville and Nambucca Heads have joined forces with Action Church to deliver more than 100 Christmas food hampers to residents from South West […]

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Nambucca Valley march sends powerful message on gender-based violence Jaanyunili Bawrrungga’s Penny Stadhams (left) and Mila Mila Rokodakunivosa (right) with Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Sue Jenvey (centre) following last week's march.
Community, Health

Nambucca Valley march sends powerful message on gender-based violence

Jaanyunili Bawrrungga’s Penny Stadhams (left) and Mila Mila Rokodakunivosa (right) with Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Sue Jenvey (centre) following last week’s march. Marchers and attendees to the free BBQ at the V-Wall were treated to some beautiful music. Uniting Aboriginal Families Together team members Maddi Johnson and Shakiah Stacey talk with Danielle Jenkins following […]

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Stuarts Point Men’s Shed celebrates 2025 with Christmas lunch Everyone was in great spirits for the festive event.
Community

Stuarts Point Men’s Shed celebrates 2025 with Christmas lunch

AUTHENTIC to a lasting convention, the Stuarts Point Men’s Shed celebrated their 2025 initiatives and projects with a festive season luncheon on Saturday, 6 December. Members and guests dined at a well-appointed long table in the Shed, enjoying an abundance of fresh prawns, salads, roast chickens, leg ham and an impressive collection of desserts including […]

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Nambucca Valley Country Music Club wraps up 2025 with music and meaningful donations The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club made a $500 donation to volunteer-operated community radio station 2NVR Nambucca Valley Radio at their final event for 2025. Photo: supplied.
Community

Nambucca Valley Country Music Club wraps up 2025 with music and meaningful donations

The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club made a $500 donation to volunteer-operated community radio station 2NVR Nambucca Valley Radio at their final event for 2025. Photo: supplied. The Nambucca Valley Country Music Club made a $500 donation to the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc. Photo: supplied. THE Nambucca Valley Country Music Club closed out […]

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Community gets behind free Christmas lunch at Gordon Park Shelley Tait receives a donation of $200 from Denis Lane on behalf of the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch towards the Christmas lunch at Gordon Park.
Community

Community gets behind free Christmas lunch at Gordon Park

SHELLEY Tait and Justin Oakes began hosting a free Christmas lunch at Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads two years ago. The married couple, who moved to the area several years ago from Orange, firmly believe that “no one should be alone on Christmas Day”. “Christmas can be especially difficult for people who are homeless, living alone, […]

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Scotts Head beach gets accessibility upgrade ahead of summer Nambucca Valley Council's Bede Spannagle, Keegan Noble, Mayor Gary Lee, Reflections Holiday’s Jackie Middleton, local resident Moira Ryan and the Scotts Head Community Group’s Tony Crimmins inspecting the new ramp at Scotts Head.
Community

Scotts Head beach gets accessibility upgrade ahead of summer

Nambucca Valley Council’s Bede Spannagle, Keegan Noble, Mayor Gary Lee, Reflections Holiday’s Jackie Middleton, local resident Moira Ryan and the Scotts Head Community Group’s Tony Crimmins inspecting the new ramp at Scotts Head. Paul West from Newcastle utilises the brand-new ramp designed to open up the beach to people of all abilities. FORSTER Beach at […]

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National spotlight on Macksville Hospital’s leadership in veteran employment Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh (second from left) with MNCLHD Chief Executive Jill Wong (holding certificate) and Sarah Nixon and Mark Tyler from Macksville District Hospital. Photo: supplied.
Community, Health

National spotlight on Macksville Hospital’s leadership in veteran employment

MACKSVILLE District Hospital has proudly earned national recognition for its trailblazing work in supporting veteran employment, being named a finalist in the prestigious Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards. Nominated in the category of Best Regional Veteran Employment Initiative, Macksville District is the first hospital in Australia to be acknowledged in this way. While the […]

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