April 23, 2026
First-ever DNA mapping of NSW river mouths and estuaries Dr Maarten De Brauwer of SCU and Fisheries Technician Kait Harris conduct estuarine monitoring in Yamba.
Regional

First-ever DNA mapping of NSW river mouths and estuaries

Dr Maarten De Brauwer of SCU and Fisheries Technician Kait Harris conduct estuarine monitoring in Yamba. Dr Maarten De Brauwer and Kait Harris collect samples to send to Wilderlab for processing. Dr Maarten De Brauwer and Kait Harris collect samples to send to Wilderlab for processing. A MAJOR study of NSW estuaries using a novel […]

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Cottage industry creatives flourish on the Mid North Coast
Local News

Cottage industry creatives flourish on the Mid North Coast

  Coffee mugs with earthy appeal.   Aaron of the Ember & Time cafe in Macksville.   THE funky trend of café and artisan collaborations is providing opportunities for Mid North Coast creatives. The distinction between fine dining and café culture has been somewhat erased in regional markets, given the appeal of fresh and earthy […]

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Campaign to promote state’s Great Walks Green Gully Track in the Northern Tablelands. Photo: Destination NSW.
Local News

Campaign to promote state’s Great Walks

THE State Government is rolling out a new ‘Find Your Path on a NSW Great Walk’ campaign that highlights seven spectacular multi-day walks across NSW. The new campaign highlights an impressive 275km of walking tracks in regional NSW that have opened to the public within the last two years. The walks showcase some of the […]

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Chronic pain research project starts across the North Coast Local physiotherapists have received training to deliver integrated care treatments for people suffering from hip and knee pain, osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain.
Local News

Chronic pain research project starts across the North Coast

RESEARCHERS at the University Centre for Northern Rivers (UCRH) spent two days last week training 20 local physiotherapists to deliver integrated care treatments for people suffering from hip and knee pain, osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain. The training marks the first step in a four year research project that will run in the physiotherapy […]

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Mary’s remarkable recovery- part two
Local News

Mary’s remarkable recovery- part two

THIS is part two of a series about the remarkable Mary Gibson from Talarm, who was trapped under a tractor wheel in an accident on her property in December 2022. To read part one, pick up a copy of last week’s paper or visit nambuccavalley.newsofthearea.com.au. THE serious dilemma Mary had found herself in continued as […]

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More support sought for flood-affected farmers Cowper MP Pat Conaghan and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.
Community, Government

More support sought for flood-affected farmers

THE Liberal and National parties are continuing calls for Federal and State governments to urgently amend Category C and D disaster recovery funding to the maximum thresholds of $50,000 for small businesses and $75,000 for primary producers. Local MPs say the current $25,000 threshold is simply not enough, however Labor Ministers have urged primary producers […]

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Another crash despite speed limit change at Valla Beach
Local News

Another crash despite speed limit change at Valla Beach

A CAR and motorcycle crash at the notorious Giinagay Way/Valla Beach Road intersection closed the former in both directions on Tuesday afternoon, mere hours after Transport for NSW issued a call for the community to “get on board” with road safety changes at the site. In a media statement released Tuesday morning, motorists were urged […]

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Surge in flood victims seeking legal help Senior Solicitor Ma’ata Solofoni.
Local News

Surge in flood victims seeking legal help

HUNDREDS of people are seeking legal advice following widespread flooding on the Mid North Coast. Lawyers from the Legal Aid NSW Disaster Response Legal Service (DRLS), together with lawyers from Community Legal Centres, have been attending Recovery Centres established by the NSW Reconstruction Authority in flood-hit regions to help people deal with multiple issues. The […]

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Nambucca Valley’s new Growers and Producers Association takes root Cr Ljubov Simson spoke of the benefits having a local association could bring.
Local News

Nambucca Valley’s new Growers and Producers Association takes root

Cr Ljubov Simson spoke of the benefits having a local association could bring. Local grower Lawrence Proctor was supportive of the unified voice that an association could deliver. The attendees were enthusiastic about opportunities such an association could provide. Local supporter Raewyn Macky was keen to see improvements in sustainability and food quality. A NEW […]

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Make-up of Australian Senate confirmed The writs were returned to Governor-General Sam Mostyn on 12 June by Acting Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope. Photo: AEC.
Government, National

Make-up of Australian Senate confirmed

RESULTS of the 2025 Federal Election have been finalised and the writs returned to the Governor-General Sam Mostyn. This marks the end of the electoral process for the House of Representatives and Senate and paves the way for the opening of the 48th Parliament on 22 July. Acting Electoral Commissioner Jeff Pope said the election […]

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