February 25, 2026
Minister Matt Keogh cuts the ribbon opening the Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre President, Veterans Centre Mid North Coast Inc Geoff Harrison, Matt Keogh MP, Founder CCVWC Richard Kelloway and President Coffs Harbour RSL Sub-Branch John Lloyd.
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Minister Matt Keogh cuts the ribbon opening the Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre

President, Veterans Centre Mid North Coast Inc Geoff Harrison, Matt Keogh MP, Founder CCVWC Richard Kelloway and President Coffs Harbour RSL Sub-Branch John Lloyd. Veteran dignitaries, and the Coffs community. GambleAware’s Sherri Swayne and Lifeline North Coast’s Angela Martin. City of Coffs Harbour General Manager Murray Wood, Mayor of Clarence Valley Ray Smith and his […]

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Birthday Ballots and Brotherhood: Nashos to be remembered in the Nambucca Valley on 14 February Nashos Ray Bartlett, Alan Dollin, Don McKenzie and Richard Greentree with President of the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch, Denis Lane.
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Birthday Ballots and Brotherhood: Nashos to be remembered in the Nambucca Valley on 14 February

THIS year marks 75 years since Australia first introduced National Service and for many families across the Nambucca Valley, it’s not just a chapter in the history books. It’s personal. It’s the uncle who disappeared off to basic training during the footy season. The apprentice who swapped overalls for khaki. The 20-year-old whose birthday number […]

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Bringing the Valley together as Council backs Local Business Networking Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and Council’s Manager Economic Development and Tourism Janice Rooney at Dawkins Park, Macksville. Photo: supplied.
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Bringing the Valley together as Council backs Local Business Networking

LOCAL businesses and tourism operators across the Nambucca Valley are being invited to connect, collaborate and hear the latest industry updates at two free networking events hosted by Nambucca Valley Council this February. The sessions, to be held in Macksville on 12 February and 26 February, aim to strengthen local partnerships, share timely information and […]

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Nambucca Valley locals encouraged to walk to work for mental health campaign Walking to work can improve mental health. Photo: Walk to work Day.
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Nambucca Valley locals encouraged to walk to work for mental health campaign

WALK to Work Day will take place on Friday, 26 March, encouraging Australians to build more walking into their daily routines while raising funds for better mental health outcomes nationwide. The annual campaign, led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia, highlights the physical and mental health benefits of walking and this year supports the Black […]

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Australian Bureau of Statistics hiring 2,700 Field Managers for the 2026 Census Field Managers needed for Census 2026. Photo: Manuel Guillén Vega/Pexels.com
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Australian Bureau of Statistics hiring 2,700 Field Managers for the 2026 Census

THE Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is recruiting more than 2,700 Field Managers to help deliver the 2026 Census, providing job opportunities in Nambucca Valley. The roles form a critical part of the Census workforce, supporting communities across Australia to take part in one of the nation’s most important data collections. Field Managers will work […]

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Home-grown long weekend entertainment at Fishermans Reach A relaxed ambiance adopted by visitors.
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Home-grown long weekend entertainment at Fishermans Reach

A relaxed ambiance adopted by visitors. Coastal Dave with Greg Lewis warmed up the audience. The well-prepared location offered rustic seating. Photos: Jen Hetherington. MANY relaxed, smiling folk gathered at a private outdoor venue at Fishermans Reach, a treasured haven just south of Stuarts Point, during Saturday and Sunday of the 2026 Australia Day weekend. […]

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Five decades of service honoured as Maurie Lonergan named Citizen of the Year Long-time volunteer in sports Maurie Lonergan was named 2026 Nambucca Valley Citizen of the Year.
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Five decades of service honoured as Maurie Lonergan named Citizen of the Year

Long-time volunteer in sports Maurie Lonergan was named 2026 Nambucca Valley Citizen of the Year. Sunday’s 2026 Nambucca Valley Community Awards Event included a moving ceremony where new Australian citizens were formally welcomed. Maurie Lonergan 2026 Nambucca Valley Citizen of the Year is congratulated by family and friends. Mr Dale Brunsdon was named Senior Citizen […]

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Shallow draft and deep impact as a new marine rescue boat arrives in Nambucca Heads Nambucca Heads Marine Rescue’s Gary Nichols, Liz Ellis, Barry Flynn and Col Cracknell taking possession of the Gray’s Marine GM 68 at Gordon Park Nambucca Heads.
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Shallow draft and deep impact as a new marine rescue boat arrives in Nambucca Heads

Nambucca Heads Marine Rescue’s Gary Nichols, Liz Ellis, Barry Flynn and Col Cracknell taking possession of the Gray’s Marine GM 68 at Gordon Park Nambucca Heads. The new GM 68 is a game changer for water safety in the Nambucca district. The new GM 68 is fitted with twin 150hp Suzuki vertical-lift outboard motors, specialised […]

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Nambucca Valley’s John Ainsworth awarded Order of Australia medal
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Nambucca Valley’s John Ainsworth awarded Order of Australia medal

NAMBUCCA’s John Ainsworth has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for “service worthy of particular recognition”. Mr Ainsworth served on Nambucca Valley Council for 32 years, several times as Deputy Mayor. He was also a member of the Premier’s Regional Communities Consultative Council for eight years and […]

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Eungai to host Sustainable Future Expo backed by community grants Announcing the successful recipients of the Community Grants Program in Eungai are Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Unkya Reserve Committee representative, Lisa Hall and Nambucca Valley Growers & Producers Chairperson, Ainslie Ashton. Photo: supplied.
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Eungai to host Sustainable Future Expo backed by community grants

A SUSTAINABLE Future Expo to be held at Eungai on Sunday, 28 June, has been announced as one of six successful projects funded through Round Two of Nambucca Valley Council’s Community Grants Program. The Sustainable Future Expo, to be delivered at Unkya Reserve, will showcase local growers, producers and practical waste-minimisation techniques, while also incorporating […]

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