NSW Premier Chris Minns and Matthew Sparrius of C-Change Adventures.
AFTER announcing the proposed boundary for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) on Sunday, 7 September, Premier Chris Minns met business leaders in Sawtell to discuss broader economic and social impacts. The park includes 176,000 hectares of state forest and connects existing national parks, creating a 476,000-hectare reserve. The move promises to protect endangered species […]
When a fire breaks out, farmers are often the first to respond. Photo: DPIE.
NSW NATIONALS MPs are calling on the NSW Government to immediately deliver its promised Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle scheme, months after the second of two trial periods ended. In January 2024 Labor committed to provide conditional registrations that would enable farmers to drive unregistered vehicles on public roads in an emergency, but is yet to […]
Who will inherit your superannuation nest-egg… and are you sure?
MILLIONS of Australians are putting their superannuation at risk by not following-through with proper, and legally binding, beneficiary paperwork, according to a nation-wide survey. Research conducted by Super Consumers Australia, an advocate for people on low and middle incomes in Australia’s superannuation system, shows that more than one in three Australians with super say they […]
Locals are being urged to be aware of scammers. Photo: supplied.
MID NORTH COAST residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams. NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with criminals attempting […]
OCTOBER is Mental Health Month; a timely reminder that Mid North Coast residents can access free support programs through Healthy Hub Connect. The service, funded by the Healthy North Coast Primary Health Network, provides a range of free, accessible support options from Kew to Tweed Heads. Permanent hubs operate in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour […]
The newly commissioned Pastor Filikesa Kamotu with his predecessor Rev. Joanne Smalbil. Photo: supplied. Visiting members of Sydney’s Fijian community led the singing at the commissioning of Pastor Filikesa. Photo: supplied. A SPIRIT of celebration filled the Nambucca Heads Uniting Church on Sunday 31 August, as more than 50 people gathered for the official commissioning […]
Regional Australia Bank has branches across the Hunter and Mid North Coast.
THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has given the green light to a proposed merger between Summerland Bank and Regional Australia Bank. Regional Australia Bank currently operates 39 bank branches across the New England, North West, Central West, Riverina, Mid North Coast and Hunter regions of NSW, whilst Summerland operates 10 branches across the NSW […]
Rock and rollers dance to the tunes of Stevie B at a previous event.
LET’S Dance Nambucca will host four days of rock and roll events at Nambucca Heads RSL Club from 18-21 September. Free events include a social meet and greet dance night on Thursday, 18 September. “Come along and join us at 6pm to socialise, followed by music and a little teaching from Let’s Dance Rock and […]
A PARLIAMENTARY committee will review the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to May’s record-breaking flood event. After entire townships were left isolated and thousands of homes and businesses were damaged, the NSW Reconstruction Authority has been leading recovery operations, including coordinating clean-up and repair efforts. A NSW Parliament Joint Select Committee has recently commenced an inquiry […]
Nambucca Valley Meals on Wheels volunteers were given certificates of appreciation.
NATIONAL Meals on Wheels Day was celebrated around the country on 27 August, with Lifetime Connect recognising the local volunteers who make the service possible in the Nambucca Valley. Under this year’s theme, “Aged Care You Can Count On”, Meals on Wheels continues to be a trusted, reliable presence in the lives of older Australians, […]
