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Macksville Bridge lights up in support of campaign to end gender-based violence

THE old Macksville Bridge is glowing orange at night as a bold statement of support for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign running from 25 November to 10 December. The campaign begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on Human Rights Day. The […]

Community

Have your say on accessible parking for Bowraville’s main street

BUSINESS owners, residents and visitors to Bowraville can now have their say on proposed accessible parking options for High Street. Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager Kristian Enevoldson, said disability access to inside the Bowraville Theatre has been improved, however now a connection to accessible street parking was needed. “In 2021-22 Council was successful in […]

Business, Community, Government

Valla Urban Growth Area stage one earthworks near completion

THE Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) is quickly taking shape, with bulk earthworks for Stage One now 90 percent complete. Construction began in May 2025 to transform the site into a new hub for industry, investment and jobs in the Nambucca Valley. Local contractor AJ Civil Projects has moved a staggering 120,000 cubic metres of […]

Local News

Scotts Head gains grant for highly-anticipated skate and recreation park

AFTER 30 years of community discussion and fundraising by the Scotts Head community, a skate and recreation park will be delivered on the Village Green, thanks to a $255,578 grant from the NSW Government. Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee welcomed the grant funding for this community-driven project. “The skate park has been on the drawing […]

Local News

Cr Susan Jenvey elected Deputy Mayor

COUNCILLOR Susan Jenvey was elected Deputy Mayor for a one year term at Nambucca Valley Council’s 26 November Ordinary Meeting. Next year, she will have served 10 years as a Nambucca Valley Councillor, first elected on 10 September 2016. “I am looking forward to being an asset for this Council and our community,” she said. […]

Community

Salvation Army accepting donations to Christmas Toy Drive Appeal

DONATIONS for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive Appeal are now being accepted at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches until 12 December. The joint appeal has supported local families for nearly 40 years. Last year the community donated a record 7500 gifts through the branches. Salvation Army Auxiliary Lieutenant Bernie Muendel said the […]

Community

Bowraville man pleads for Council to fix stormwater issues

Dan Boermans outside his shop in High Street, Bowraville. The concrete section of guttering that Mr Boermans is convinced needs to be removed. SMALL business owner and resident of High Street, Bowraville, Dan Boermans addressed the public forum of Nambucca Valley Council’s 25 November general meeting to plead for help with ongoing stormwater issues. Mr […]

Local News

Reform urged as native animals face deadly spring

KOALA Azaliah and her joey Zali were hit by a car not long after 40 eucalyptus trees in their home were destroyed. Mother and baby recovered after intensive care at Northern Rivers Koala Hospital in Lismore, NSW, and were released back into the wild in October. But another joey, Guinevere, was not so fortunate, dying […]

Local News

Rainbows come out on top in Bowra Photo Competition

The winning entry, Bowraville Rainbow, by Rhys Grainger. Bowraville photographer Rhys Grainger collected his prize money from photo competition organiser Ned Cowie. LOCAL photographer Rhys Grainger has taken out first prize in the Bowraville Tech Centre’s (BTC) “To Bowra With Love” photography competition judged during this month’s Back to Bowra festival. The prize money of […]

Local News

$20 million to grow state’s aquaculture industry

THE state government launched the $20 million Aquaculture Industry Development Program on Monday, aiming to strengthen and expand the seafood industry’s economic contribution to NSW. The program is designed to boost productivity and increase sustainability across farming operations for oysters, mussels, kelp, and algae, plus freshwater and marine fish hatcheries and bioproducts. “By investing in […]