April 12, 2026

Nambucca Valley News Of The Area

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Coffs Creek, Darkum Creek rank high for microplastics Across 17 waterways and 67 samples, most North Coast systems fell within Grade C, with no waterways graded A or B and three systems graded E. Photo: Broadscale Microplastic Assessment.
Local News

Coffs Creek, Darkum Creek rank high for microplastics

AN Australian-first microplastic assessment has found three Mid North Coast creeks to be among NSW’s most contaminated coastal waterways. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has partnered with the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) to deliver a Broadscale Microplastic Assessment, released this week. The report ranks coastal waterways by […]

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Creative therapy pilot launches on North Coast Registered Art Therapist Tania Miller from ReCreate Art Therapy.
Health

Creative therapy pilot launches on North Coast

PEOPLE across the North Coast experiencing moderate to severe mental health challenges now have access to new free creative therapy services, thanks to the launch of the North Coast Creative Therapies Pilot. Launched by Healthy North Coast and funded by the Australian Government through the Primary Health Network program at a value of $1.03 million, […]

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Fuel stockpile topped up as minister says supply secure Fuel has been running short in regional areas, prompting calls for supply to be rationed in cities. Photo: Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS.
Regional

Fuel stockpile topped up as minister says supply secure

AUSTRALIA has stockpiled billions of litres of fuel – more than a month’s supply – as frustrated motorists grapple with rising petrol prices and an explosion in demand. The country is “as prepared as possible” with 1.6 billion litres of petrol or 37 days’ supply, Energy Minister Chris Bowen told reporters on Saturday. The stockpile […]

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Increased traffic putting residents’ safety at risk North Bellingen residents have voiced their concerns about traffic issues. Photo: Caroline Joseph.
Local News

Increased traffic putting residents’ safety at risk

WHENEVER a major road is disrupted, it isn’t just its regular users who are inconvenienced: residents in formerly quiet, urban streets also experience significant traffic changes. Forty residents attended the Bellingen Showground Luncheon Pavilion earlier this month to air their concerns about the impact the closure of Waterfall Way is having on them. Hammond and […]

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Motoring group puts brakes on city fuel ration push The cost of fuel has shot up amid concerns about shortages stemming from the war in the Middle East. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
Regional

Motoring group puts brakes on city fuel ration push

RATIONING fuel in Australia’s major cities to supply the regions would cause unnecessary economic and social issues, a peak motoring body says. Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil corridors, after the country was attacked by US and Israeli forces. The conflict in the Middle East has spiked […]

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Essential Grants applications closing soon The Repurposing for Resilience volunteers with Kate Haynes from Essential Energy.
Regional

Essential Grants applications closing soon

CHARITIES, community groups and not‑for‑profit organisations delivering community‑led projects across Essential Energy’s network area are encouraged to submit their applications for the 2026 Essential Grants program before the end of March. The program is offering grants of up to $15,000 to help eligible organisations bring their initiatives to life and deliver real benefits for people, […]

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Farmers share insights on mental health realities in the bush Rural Aid Chief Executive Officer John Warlters.
Local News

Farmers share insights on mental health realities in the bush

RURAL Aid has released the third annual Pulse of the Paddock farmer survey report, offering a candid snapshot of how Australian farmers are navigating mental health, uncertainty and the realities of life on the land. Based on the experiences of nearly 1,400 farmers surveyed during October and November 2025, Rural Aid says the report shows […]

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Near miss as poles collapse in Nambucca Heads David and Rory catch up at the RSL after their near miss. Photo: Rory Kaine.
Local News

Near miss as poles collapse in Nambucca Heads

The collapsed poles forced a closure of the Nambucca RSL Club. Photo: Nambucca RSL. One of the collapsed poles. Photo: Rory Kaine. David and Rory catch up at the RSL after their near miss. Photo: Rory Kaine. A NAMBUCCA Heads local has shared his experience of being in the near vicinity when two power poles […]

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Mid North Coast hospital performance improving despite surge in demand Mid North Coast Emergency Department staff. Photo: MNCLHD.
Regional

Mid North Coast hospital performance improving despite surge in demand

THE latest quarterly report into the performance of Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHF) hospitals shows the health services are coping well with a surge in demand.  Patient numbers for October to December 2025 were up by 1,166, according to the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly Report. This is a three percent […]

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Government extends funding for two key programs
Nambucca Valley

Government extends funding for two key programs

THE state government has extended funding for both the No Interest Loan Scheme (“the NIL Scheme”) and Aged-Care Supported Accommodation (“the ASCA Program”). The Government committed $21.5 million in funding to administer the NIL Scheme for another five years, continuing its history of providing fee and interest-free loans to low-income earners since its establishment in […]

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