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Roadblocks abound en route to decarbonisation of Australia’s freight industry

Transport engineering expert, Dr Elnaz Irannezhad from UNSW’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The freight industry is under growing pressure as it struggles to align with Australia’s sustainability targets. Photo: NSW Government. FREIGHT is critical to Australia’s economy but a University of NSW (UON) expert is warning the industry is falling behind on the […]

Community, Health

Surfers and support group join forces in aid of carers

THE Nambucca Valley-based Support Group for Our Everlasting Carers has received a significant boost to their ability to assist carers in the district, receiving a donation of $1,000 from the LoggerHeads Malibu Club. “When we heard that LoggerHeads wanted to help us out with a donation, we did not expect that it would be $1,000,” […]

Community

Annual Curry Muster supports AED project

OVER 70 people gathered at Argents Hill Hall on Sunday 29 June for the annual Curry Muster, raising important funds to support the ongoing maintenance of three public defibrillators (AEDs) installed along North Arm Road in Girralong and Argents Hill. The defibrillators were purchased and installed thanks to earlier fundraising efforts, and this year’s Curry […]

Health

Dry July fundraiser now in full swing

TUESDAY 1 July saw the annual Dry July fundraiser kick-off with individuals and teams committing to going alcohol-free for the month to raise funds for people affected by cancer. The funds provide services for cancer patients, their families and carers, whether it’s a lift to a life-saving appointment, guidance from a specialist nurse, connection to […]

Local News

Back-to-back koala rescues highlight urgent need for wildlife protection

This wayward koala was taken to WIRES Mid North Coast and relocated away from the busy road. A koala rescue at Bonville involved WIRES Mid North Coast, Ecolinx Land Regeneration, NPWS and Coffs Coast Tree Services (L-R) Bryn Booker, Justin Couper, Tina Birtles, Sam Tumminello, Martin Smith, Dean Pullen and Sebastian Banister. WIRES Mid North […]

Community

RFS facilities officially opened after upgrades

Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Valla Captain Wayne Pade and Lower North Coast District Manager Superintendent Liz Ferris AFSM. Photo: supplied. Valla firefighter Darryl Aldridge kept the youngsters entertained. Photo: supplied. Valla Brigade members. Photo: supplied. Firefighters celebrate the upgraded facilities at Newee Creek. Firefighters celebrate the upgraded facilities at Newee Creek. UPGRADED Rural Fire […]

Local News

Road safety camera for notorious Valla Beach intersection

TRANSPORT for NSW (TfNSW) is installing a Road Safety Incident Investigation Camera (ROSIICAM) this week at the intersection of Giinagay Way and Valla Beach Road, Valla Beach. ROSIICAM uses artificial intelligence to automatically detect near-misses and crashes, capturing short video footage of each incident. It also collects data on vehicle speeds, traffic volumes, and types […]

Community, Government

‘We won’t be forgotten’: Kempsey rally calls out flood recovery delays

FLOOD-AFFECTED communities of the Mid North Coast came together to rally for Category D disaster funding at Kempsey Racecourse on Sunday 29 June. Residents, farmers and business owners united in a call for urgent recovery support, including increased flood relief payments for primary producers from $25,000 to the maximum $75,000. A free community BBQ, provided […]

Community

Council donates desktop computers to community groups

NAMBUCCA Valley Council has gifted over 40 desktop computers to local community groups and organisations this month. Councils, as government entities, are required to replace computers every five years, even if they are in perfect working order. “Most councils dispose of them or you need to send them away for scrap, which was going to […]

Community, Health

New doctors for Macksville

THE Nambucca Valley, like many rural areas across Australia, is facing a critical shortage of general practitioners (GPs). Macksville Medical Centre has responded by welcoming two new doctors to the region, aiming to improve access to local healthcare and reduce the strain on residents forced to travel long distances for appointments. Australia is currently short […]