OXLEY MP Michael Kemp was the guest speaker at the first Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) meeting of the year on Wednesday, 26 February. Mr Kemp was invited to offer details of what the National Party is doing at the State level, especially for small regional communities, with an emphasis on reducing youth […]

NAMBUCCA Heads artist and dedicated community fundraiser Freya Paton is once again opening her home for a special fundraising event, continuing her long-standing tradition of supporting local and international causes. Over the years, Freya and her friends have raised funds for organisations such as Red Cross, Neighbourhood Centres, The Youthie, and schools in Nepal. This […]

NAMBUCCA Nambucca Riverwatch volunteers held ‘Australia’s Biggest Ever Clean Up’ along with Radio 2NVR and community members on Sunday, 2 March. The event marked 35 years of Clean Up Australia Days, the nationwide project which has seen thousands of tonnes of rubbish removed from waterways, parks and other public sites. Nambucca Valley Councillors Dr Ljubov […]

MACKSVILLE’S Merv and Elaine Lynch have reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary – by any measure a remarkable testament to love, dedication, and a lifetime of shared memories. Born and raised in the Nambucca district, Elaine and Merv grew up in Macksville and Bowraville respectively. Elaine, born on October 16, 1931, was […]

THE Nambucca Heads Uniting Church has pitched in with funds to facilitate respite for local carers. Many in the community support a family member, friend or client who has a disability, mental illness, substance dependency, chronic condition, terminal condition or age related frailty. For many it is a 24 hour, seven days a week role, […]