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Heart health the focus of well-attended U3A presentation

THE U3A Nambucca Valley welcomed a packed house for a health presentation on Wednesday 20 August at the Nambucca Arts Centre. U3A members and guests gathered for an engaging and educational session led by Virginia Joyce, a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cardiopulmonary Chronic Care from Macksville Hospital. Assisted by Shannon Marr, Virginia delivered a comprehensive […]

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Social and community issues the focus of Council grant program

NAMBUCCA Valley Council has announced the launch of its first Community Grants Program for the 2025-2026 financial year. With a total allocation of $50,000, this newly introduced initiative aims to empower community-led projects across the region, fostering innovation, cohesion, and local impact. The first round of funding, a release of $25,000, is now open and […]

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Councillors and staff lock horns over Land Disposal and Acquisition Policy

NAMBUCCA Valley Council still has no policy regarding the selling of council-owned land assets after a new draft policy prepared by staff was knocked back by councillors at the 20 August general meeting. Councillor Jane Smith said she could not support the new draft Land Disposal and Acquisition Policy unless it includes specifications that land […]

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Phoenix Art Prize shines light on artists with disability

THE Phoenix Art Prize returns for its second consecutive year, once again bringing colour, creativity and powerful expression to the Mid North Coast arts scene. This year’s exhibition features works from 45 talented artists, all of whom identify as living with disability. The 2025 edition of the Prize has again drawn a diverse array of […]

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Macksville bridge lights up purple for International Overdose Awareness Day

MACKSVILLE Bridge glowed purple on Sunday 31 August, signalling remembrance and hope on International Overdose Awareness Day. More than 2,000 Australians lose their lives each year to unintentional overdose. This is more than the number of people killed in road accidents each year. Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) Alcohol and Other Drugs Service […]

Community, Government

Taylors Arm community gathers for mining information session

Lock the Nambucca Valley secretary Georgette Allen presents information on landowners’ rights to meeting attendees. Photo: Catherine Jones. Community members turned out in numbers to hear about the risks of mining exploration. Photo: Todd Vercoe. AROUND 70 community members gathered in the Taylors Arm Hall on Saturday, 30 August to hear about current attempts for […]

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Jet skis to boost rescue capability on the Mid North Coast

NEW rescue jet skis will be patrolling beaches across the MId North Coast this summer, following a record investment from the State Government in Surf Life Saving NSW. This boost brings the state’s fleet of jet skis up to 56. They will be delivered ahead of the volunteer patrol season commencing on 27 September. Mid […]

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Changes to government payments and deeming rates

A NUMBER of changes to social security payments, rates, and limits will commence from 20 September 2025. People receiving the full single rate of Age Pension, Disability Support Pension or Carer Payment will see a $29.70 boost to their fortnightly payment. People receiving Commonwealth Rent Assistance, JobSeeker, ABSTUDY (aged 22 and over), and Parenting Payment […]

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Nambucca District Volunteer Rescue Association makes big donation to service clubs

Nambucca District VRA’s Steve Ryan and Stuart Holmes present Nambucca Heads Lions President Grahame Beatton with the donation. Photo: supplied. Steve Ryan and Stuart Holmes present Rotary Club of the Nambucca Valley President Kerry Dedman with the donation. Photo: supplied. THE Nambucca District Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) has generously donated $8,000 to the Rotary Club […]

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Consultation to begin on illegal tobacco offences for landlords

THE NSW Government has begun consultation on potential offences for landlords who knowingly lease premises to retailers selling illicit tobacco and illegal vapes. The consultation includes engagement with landlord representatives, retailers, health advocates, partner government agencies and other key stakeholders. The outcomes of the consultation will be reviewed by the Government’s cross-agency NSW Illicit Tobacco […]