July 12, 2026
Look out for wildlife campaign The four-week campaign encourages drivers to look out for wildlife. Photo: TfNSW.
Regional

Look out for wildlife campaign

  The four-week campaign encourages drivers to look out for wildlife. Photo: TfNSW.   Kangaroos were involved in the highest number of fatal crashes involving animals. Photo: TfNSW.    MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down and stay alert for wildlife as Transport for NSW launches its annual “Animals on Country Roads” safety campaign.  Between […]

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Local Chess Talent Making Moves On The National Stage
Local News

Local Chess Talent Making Moves On The National Stage

FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Nambucca Heads resident Matthew Jeffery is making a name for himself on the Australian chess scene following a string of impressive performances in major tournaments held in Sydney and Brisbane. In April Matthew travelled to Sydney to compete in the Burwood ACF Tournament Classical (April). The two-day event attracted strong competition, with Matthew finishing […]

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Rural grant project seeking projects which build social resilience ahead of drought Town Team Movement Ltd received an FRRR grant funded by the Future Drought Fund to build community resilience to drought in WA’s Wheatbelt Central region.
Community

Rural grant project seeking projects which build social resilience ahead of drought

MORE than $3,000,000 in grants is now available to empower eligible agriculture-dependent communities to prepare for drought by building and maintaining their social resilience. This is the second round of funding to be delivered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) through the Future Drought Fund’s (FDF) Communities Program, which is funded by […]

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Anzac Park memorial jetty set to reopen in June Nambucca Valley Council staff and contractors working to rebuild the Anzac Park memorial jetty. Construction is expected to be completed in June. Photo: Supplied by Nambucca Valley Council.
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Anzac Park memorial jetty set to reopen in June

WORK is under way to reconstruct and reinforce Nambucca Heads’ Anzac Park memorial jetty and it is expected to reopen later this month. The jetty’s refurbishment will include a new fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) support structure and a modern deck, which will be assembled soon. Nambucca Valley Council General Manager Bede Spannagle said that repairs had […]

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Council seeks community voices for Rural Lands Committee The Nambucca Valley Council seeking community representatives for a new Rural Lands Consultative Committee. Photo: supplied.
Government

Council seeks community voices for Rural Lands Committee

PEOPLE living and working in the Nambucca Valley’s rural areas are invited to play a direct role in shaping the future of agriculture, land management and environmental outcomes across the region, with Nambucca Valley Council seeking community representatives for a new Rural Lands Consultative Committee. Expressions of interest are now open for up to four […]

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New library exhibition explores the changing Australian dream Nambucca Valley Council Libraries Team Leader Rowena Sierant, pictured left, this week finished unpacking the fantastic touring display from the State Library of NSW, ‘The Australian Dream?’. Photo: supplied.
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New library exhibition explores the changing Australian dream

A THOUGHT-provoking exhibition examining how Australians have imagined, built and redefined the concept of home over the decades has arrived at Nambucca Library, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the nation’s changing housing aspirations. ‘The Australian Dream?’, a touring display developed by the State Library of NSW in collaboration with architecture commentator Tim Ross, opened […]

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Fine weather helps deliver key Macksville infrastructure projects Apex Concreting Solutions Director, Jackson Adams, was grateful for fine weather to get on with replacing a section of footpath and kerb on Boundary Street in Macksville, opposite the Macksville High School. Photo: supplied.
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Fine weather helps deliver key Macksville infrastructure projects

FAVOURABLE weather conditions have allowed construction crews to make significant progress on two important infrastructure projects in Macksville, with a new footpath and kerb nearing completion in Boundary Street and major retaining wall works set to commence in River Street. Nambucca Valley Acting General Manager David Moloney said the projects reflect Council’s ongoing commitment to […]

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Valla BMX rider on his way to world titles Number 15 Simon Belfield rides hard during round two of the NSW State Series, held at the Coffs Coast BMX track in May this year. Photo: courtesy Charlotte Donald.
Community

Valla BMX rider on his way to world titles

BMX rider Simon Belfield is preparing for the UCI 2026 BMX World Championships in Brisbane in July. Number 15 Simon Belfield rides hard during round two of the NSW State Series, held at the Coffs Coast BMX track in May this year. Photo: courtesy Charlotte Donald. VALLA’S Simon Belfield is on his way to the […]

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Childcare back on Nambucca council agenda Members of Nambucca Working Families - Charlie, Georgia, Holly, Monica, Tracey and Kate.
Local News

Childcare back on Nambucca council agenda

Childcare was at the top of the agenda at this week’s Nambucca Valley Council meeting. Councillors resolved to allocate $100,000 for a childcare reserve and to contribute $80,000 towards the expansion of Macksville Preschool. After Cr Jane MacSmith’s previous childcare motions were deferred then narrowly defeated, Cr Susan Jenvey brought a similar motion to the […]

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