A NEWLY-CREATED Aboriginal advisory committee will meet monthly at Nambucca Valley Council chambers. At its first meetings, held on 18 March and 8 April 2025, the group chose to call itself “Duguula Bindarray-Garri”, which means “Together river-with”. The term symbolises the coming together of Southern Gumbaynggirr people from across the Nambucca Valley to connect and […]
Macksville RSL sub-Branch President Gary Mackay leads the Anzac Day March at Macksville. Photo: supplied.
DESPITE threatening skies and cool morning air, the spirit of remembrance was stronger than ever across the Nambucca Valley on Anzac Day 2025, with impressive turnouts at services in Nambucca Heads, Bowraville, Taylors Arm and Macksville. At Nambucca Heads, locals braved the early morning drizzle, with around 250 people gathering for the dawn service, and […]
Carers Bev Reedy, Glenys Horne, Helen Allen, Mary Hicks, Luby Simson, Gail De Gabriela, Donna Collins, mental health professional Kim-Maree Doolan, Shirley Hanford, Rachel White and Jane Grace with Mary Boulton volunteers Geoff Minett OAM, Pat Kerr and Debbie Kent.
CARERS from across the Nambucca Valley were recently treated to a much-needed morning of respite, connection, and support during a special event organised by the Support Group for Our Everlasting Carers. Thanks to a generous donation from the Uniting Church in Nambucca Heads, the group was able to host a respite morning tea at the […]
John Kent OAM (left) is presented the certificate of Life Membership of RSL NSW by Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch President Denis Lane.
ANZAC Day 2025 was a day of double significance for Navy veteran John Kent OAM, who was awarded Life Membership of the NSW Returned and Services League (RSL). Mr Kent received the accolade at an Anzac Day luncheon held by the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch. Previously recognised with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for […]
THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released a new report examining the proportion of recorded crimes that result in an offender being charged by NSW Police. The study, “Trends in police legal action rates 2009-2023”, examines the rate of legal action taken by police across 11 categories of offences over 15 […]
THE NSW Government has promised action to address the growing number of cases of illegal tree clearing in NSW. An Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) has been released, offering stakeholders the opportunity to consult on reforms to the urban tree clearing framework. A new resource to help planners, developers and builders tackle urban heat has […]
Erosion on the right side of the footpath at the Nambucca Heads V-Wall. Photo: Council.
Erosion at the V-Wall is a result of sand movements and high tides. Erosion on the right side of the footpath at the Nambucca Heads V-Wall. Photo: Council. NAMBUCCA Valley councillors have received a report into erosion issues at the Nambucca Heads V-Wall. The report follows an on-site meeting between representatives for […]
Oxley MP Michael Kemp, 2NVR Committee President Luise Pearson-Bernoth and 2NVR Presenter Phil Veness at the freshly-painted studios last week. Photo: supplied.
THE Nambucca Valley’s volunteer-operated community radio station, 2NVR, has received a fresh new look, thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s 2023 Community Building Partnership (CBP) grant program. Member for Oxley Michael Kemp recently visited the Tewinga Studios to see firsthand the transformation made possible by the $14,100 grant. The funding allowed for a full […]
Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan and Oxley MP Michael Kemp.
FOLLOWING the release of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) final report of its supermarket inquiry, Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said the Coalition has a “strong plan to crack down on major supermarkets and deliver fair prices”. The Coalition’s policy includes: $2 million on-the-spot fines for breaches of the grocery code of […]
The new permanent stage at the Valla Beach Reserve, built with the support of Nambucca Valley Council, provides a venue for live music to be performed at the markets.
FROM humble beginnings in 2010, the Valla Beach Markets has grown into a vibrant and much-loved event that brings the community together and funds a variety of local projects. Managed by the Valla Beach Community Association (VBCA), a S355 Committee of Management of Nambucca Valley Council (NVC), the markets have become an integral part of […]
