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Nambucca Valley Orchid Society all set for Autumn Show

GARDENING enthusiasts and orchid lovers are in for a special treat in Nambucca Heads next week, as the Nambucca Valley Orchid Society presents its eagerly awaited Autumn Show. Held at the Nambucca Senior Citizens Centre, the show will kick off with setup and judging on Wednesday 7 May. Plants will be benched between 2-6pm, with […]

Regional

Coffs Eisteddfod announces recipients of performing arts scholarships

The 2025 Coffs Harbour District Eisteddfod executives Louise Ray (Vice President and Instrumental Coordinator), Sandra Goodby (Treasurer), Debbie Waters (President) and Anne Chittick (Secretary). Coffs Harbour District Eisteddfod dance students. THE Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society has announced the recipients of the 2025 Round 1 Performing Arts Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to support […]

Community

Council survey and planning document reveals strengths and weaknesses of Nambucca Valley economy

MORE than half of respondents to a recent Council-run survey believe the ‘overall business climate’ of the Nambucca Valley to be below average. The survey was released as part of consultation to create one of Nambucca Valley Council’s key guiding documents, the Economic Development and Tourism Plan. Research for the document’s creation also found that […]

Community

Nambucca Valley Council’s draft Community Strategic Plan on public exhibition

A DRAFT of Nambucca Valley Council’s latest Community Strategic Plan (CSP) is now available online for viewing and public submissions until Friday 16 May, 2025. The final iteration of this key document is expected to be adopted by June 2025. Developed after extensive community feedback and consultation, the CSP represents implementation at a local level […]

National

Anzac Day appreciation at Stuarts Point

Community members of all ages joined the march. Commemorative wreaths were laid during the service. John Duff delivered one of the many wreaths. THOUGH ominous clouds loomed, a large gathering assembled in Stuarts Point to witness the annual Anzac Day march and attend a memorial service at the village’s cenotaph on Friday, 25 April. Stuarts […]

National

New Aboriginal Advisory Committee created for Nambucca Valley Council

A NEWLY-CREATED Aboriginal advisory committee will meet monthly at Nambucca Valley Council chambers. At its first meetings, held on 18 March and 8 April 2025, the group chose to call itself “Duguula Bindarray-Garri”, which means “Together river-with”. The term symbolises the coming together of Southern Gumbaynggirr people from across the Nambucca Valley to connect and […]

National

Large crowds attend Anzac Day commemorations across the Nambucca Valley

DESPITE threatening skies and cool morning air, the spirit of remembrance was stronger than ever across the Nambucca Valley on Anzac Day 2025, with impressive turnouts at services in Nambucca Heads, Bowraville, Taylors Arm and Macksville. At Nambucca Heads, locals braved the early morning drizzle, with around 250 people gathering for the dawn service, and […]

Local News

Respite and connection for Nambucca Valley carers

CARERS from across the Nambucca Valley were recently treated to a much-needed morning of respite, connection, and support during a special event organised by the Support Group for Our Everlasting Carers. Thanks to a generous donation from the Uniting Church in Nambucca Heads, the group was able to host a respite morning tea at the […]

Regional

John Kent OAM honoured with RSL Life Membership on Anzac Day

ANZAC Day 2025 was a day of double significance for Navy veteran John Kent OAM, who was awarded Life Membership of the NSW Returned and Services League (RSL). Mr Kent received the accolade at an Anzac Day luncheon held by the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch. Previously recognised with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for […]

Police

Police legal action rates rise across most offences

THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]