January 12, 2026
Iconic V-Wall reinforced as Council turns attention to Wellington Beach Works to restore areas adjacent to the V-Wall’s short wall included placing 77 metres of gabion baskets and reinstating the grounds behind it, which had been washed away by wave surges. Photo: supplied.
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Iconic V-Wall reinforced as Council turns attention to Wellington Beach

REMEDIATION works to protect the sensitive V-Wall area are nearing completion and Nambucca Valley Council crews will soon shift their focus east to begin the clean-up of Wellington Beach. Council General Manager Bede Spannagle said the team’s five weeks of work would ensure the V-Wall is strengthened and presentable ahead of the busy summer holiday […]

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Dance time fun at Stuarts Point’s Op Shop Ball Dances varied from the ‘Swing Waltz’ to the ‘Macarena’.
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Dance time fun at Stuarts Point’s Op Shop Ball

Reverend Leslie Fotakis won best dressed. Natalia and Paul knew the steps. The auction items inspired lively bidding. Dances varied from the ‘Swing Waltz’ to the ‘Macarena’. Attendees relaxing in conversation on the verandah. A DOZEN or so dedicated volunteers gathered at the Stuarts Point Community Hall on the morning of Saturday, 22 November, intent […]

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Pulling the plug on pokies in bid to curb gambling harm
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Pulling the plug on pokies in bid to curb gambling harm

TENS of thousands of poker machines will be switched off at dawn to allow problem gamblers to revive and survive. NSW is second only to Nevada, home to casino-lined Las Vegas, when it comes to the number of gaming machines with nearly 90,000 across the state. More than 670 clubs will be mandated to shut […]

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Mixed response to new environment laws
Nambucca Valley

Mixed response to new environment laws

THEY said it couldn’t happen, but the Federal Labor Government has worked with the Greens to pass reforms to the Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act after negotiations fell through last November. The reforms include a new environment watchdog agency; national standards to safeguard nature; federal laws to apply to native forest logging by mid-2027; […]

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Walk against gender-based violence at the V-Wall A walk against gender-based violence was held recently in Coffs Harbour.
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Walk against gender-based violence at the V-Wall

THE community is invited to participate in a walk against gender-based violence in Nambucca Heads on Wednesday, 10 December. Commencing at 10am, the walk begins at the Nambucca Heads Information Centre and concludes at the V-Wall, aimed at taking social and visible action against gender-based violence. The walk falls on the final day of the […]

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Venue change for Nambucca Christmas Festival
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Venue change for Nambucca Christmas Festival

THE Nambucca Christmas Festival will go ahead as planned on Friday, 5 December from 5pm to 8pm, but at a new venue. Originally scheduled for Coronation Park, the event has been relocated to the EJ Biffin Playing Fields in Nambucca Heads due to unforeseen issues connected with the nearby demolition site of the Nambucca Leagues […]

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Rats of Tobruk Walk rededicated in honour of WWII heroes The Nambucca Valley’s Liddell family came to the rededication service in force. Pictured (from left) is Brian Liddell, Judi Liddell, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Melinda Reid, and Murray Liddell, who came to honour George Nash, a member of the 9th Division who endured the whole siege. Photo: supplied.
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Rats of Tobruk Walk rededicated in honour of WWII heroes

The Nambucca Valley’s Liddell family came to the rededication service in force. Pictured (from left) is Brian Liddell, Judi Liddell, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Melinda Reid, and Murray Liddell, who came to honour George Nash, a member of the 9th Division who endured the whole siege. Photo: supplied. Guest speaker Mick Birtles DSC and […]

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Macksville Public School team crowned state debating champions Macksville Public School’s Year 6 Debating Team in action. Photo: supplied.
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Macksville Public School team crowned state debating champions

Macksville Public School’s Year 6 Debating Team in action. Photo: supplied. The Year 6 Debating Team are the 2025 Premier’s NSW State Champions. Photo: supplied. MACKSVILLE Public School’s Year 6 Debating Team has been named the Premier’s NSW State Champions for 2025, the highest honour in primary school debating in New South Wales. The statewide […]

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Ashton Angus wins Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year Ashton Angus receiving his certificates for overall Winner and Public Speaking from judges Phillip Argue and Bernadette Hayes. Photo: supplied.
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Ashton Angus wins Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year

ASHTON Angus, a Year 11 student at Coffs Harbour Senior College, has been named the winner of the Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year competition. The competition is designed to foster leadership, community contribution, and public speaking skills in high school students. Ashton’s success followed a rigorous judging process, beginning with a formal interview […]

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