THE Premier and Minister for Regional NSW will convene an advisory group to address the challenges faced by people living and working in regional, rural and remote areas of the state. Announced at the 2025 Bush Summit, the NSW Premier’s “Rural, Remote & Regional Advisory Council” (PRRRAC) will meet twice annually with Premier Chris Minns […]
Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig has released a new Model Code of Meeting Practice for local councils.
A NEW Model Code of Meeting Practice for local councils has been released and will come into effect in local councils from 1 January 2026. All councils will need to adopt a code of meeting practice that contains the mandatory provisions of the updated Model Meeting Code by 31 December 2025. Key changes to the […]
Founder of ChiLL, Jill Nash, addresses a group of residents of Woolgoolga’s Lifestyle Village in March 2022.
THE capacity to consent to voluntary assisted dying (VAD) will come under the spotlight during a public forum at the Cavanbah Centre. Scheduled for Saturday morning, 6 September, the “Optimal Ageing and Dying – The Choice is Yours” forum has been organised by a local group of volunteers known as ChiLL (Choices in Later Life). […]
Nachie Tamano and his teenage daughter Destiny.
FIVE teams took to the bowling greens at Stuarts Point Workers Club on Sunday, 24 August, as a special fundraising event rolled into action in support of local resident Nachie Tamano. Almost six weeks prior, at approximately 9am on Tuesday, 15 July, a fire engulfed his small home in Stuarts Point. Nachie and his beloved […]
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SPARE a thought for the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). They may float 400 kilometres above Earth at 28,000 km/h, eating their dinner out of pouches while gazing down at the swirling blue planet below – but they have one very down-to-earth problem: laundry. Or rather, the complete lack of it. That’s right. […]
ART, community and creativity collide at this year’s Scotts Head Art Prize, returning to the local arts calendar with expanded prize offerings. Opening night kicks off at 6pm on Friday 3 October at the Macksville Scotts Head Surf Club. Entry is free. The evening promises to be a lively celebration of artistic talent, with a […]
Guests were all smiles at the 50th anniversary event. Photo: supplied.
VIEW National Vice President Lorraine Thomson with Nambucca River VIEW Club President Cynthia Guyenette. Photo: supplied. Guests were all smiles at the 50th anniversary event. Photo: supplied. ONE-HUNDRED guests celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Nambucca River VIEW Club on Tuesday, 26 August. Seven VIEW clubs from across the region were represented at a glitzy […]
Virginia Joyce, a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cardiopulmonary Chronic Care from Macksville Hospital delivers the presentation to U3A Nambucca Valley members. Photo: supplied.
THE U3A Nambucca Valley welcomed a packed house for a health presentation on Wednesday 20 August at the Nambucca Arts Centre. U3A members and guests gathered for an engaging and educational session led by Virginia Joyce, a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cardiopulmonary Chronic Care from Macksville Hospital. Assisted by Shannon Marr, Virginia delivered a comprehensive […]
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has announced the launch of its first Community Grants Program for the 2025-2026 financial year. With a total allocation of $50,000, this newly introduced initiative aims to empower community-led projects across the region, fostering innovation, cohesion, and local impact. The first round of funding, a release of $25,000, is now open and […]
NAMBUCCA Valley Council still has no policy regarding the selling of council-owned land assets after a new draft policy prepared by staff was knocked back by councillors at the 20 August general meeting. Councillor Jane Smith said she could not support the new draft Land Disposal and Acquisition Policy unless it includes specifications that land […]
