April 12, 2026
‘Conduit for conversations’: Civil construction businesses talk opportunities in Macksville Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and Director Engineering Services David Moloney at the Business and Civil Networking Event.
Community, Government

‘Conduit for conversations’: Civil construction businesses talk opportunities in Macksville

Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and Director Engineering Services David Moloney at the Business and Civil Networking Event. Local businesses and civil construction workers flocked to Dawkins Park on Thursday to hear remediation project updates from Nambucca Valley Council, See Civil, Alliance Construction Group, and Ghella/RIX Group joint venture. AROUND 50 business people and civil […]

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New recruits for state’s transport and roads agency Bridge Construction and Maintenance apprentice Maddi Ormsby. Photo: NSW Gov.
Business

New recruits for state’s transport and roads agency

SEVENTY-ONE new apprentices and trainees are kicking off their careers at Transport for NSW worksites this month. From filling potholes to rebuilding flood‑damaged roads, planning major works and maintaining heavy vehicles, the new Roads Maintenance and Resilience recruits will join and support frontline teams strengthening the state’s transport network. Following group inductions in Wollongong, Newcastle […]

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Sassy Sistahs: one woman’s vision to help local women feel connected Jane Bettison is helping local women to connect and make friends.
Regional

Sassy Sistahs: one woman’s vision to help local women feel connected

AS INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day is celebrated, one Mid North Coast woman is quietly making a difference by creating a space where local women can feel welcome, safe and connected. Jane Bettison is the founder of Sassy Sistahs, a grassroots social group for local women that has grown into a thriving community of more than 700 […]

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Federal funding for Summervilles Road improvements Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan receives a visit from Chrysalis Steiner School students who have been studying at Coffs Library.
Local News

Federal funding for Summervilles Road improvements

THE Federal Government has announced an investment of $3.8 million for improvements to Summervilles Road. The importance of the road as a second route between Bellingen and Dorrigo has been brought into sharp focus in recent weeks, after a January landslip closed Waterfall Way in both directions. The federal funding will be delivered via the […]

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Volunteers give back to their community on Clean Up Australia Day Nick McCafferty, a veteran volunteer and SPaDCO member.
Community

Volunteers give back to their community on Clean Up Australia Day

Nick McCafferty, a veteran volunteer and SPaDCO member. Community members of all ages took part. The Stuarts Point Hall site was well organised for collection and relocation of the rubbish haul. A SMALL army of community volunteers from Stuarts Point and surrounds stepped up to tackle Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 1 March. Though […]

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Lawyers warn of civil damages from dog attacks Emily O’Connor says that dog owners have a responsibility to protect others. Photo: Emily O’Connor.
Local News

Lawyers warn of civil damages from dog attacks

LAWYERS are warning dog owners to be aware of their legal responsibilities in the wake of a Nambucca Valley dog attack. As previously reported in NOTA, 91-year-old Shirley Laverty suffered a dog attack in her Macksville garden in late January that resulted in hospitalisation with significant injury and trauma. While there is no public information […]

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Motorcycle riders HOG the road for charity Dice Run MNCHOG Treasurer Chrissy Lewis presenting the funds to Gai Newman of Pete's Place.
Community

Motorcycle riders HOG the road for charity Dice Run

OVER 40 Mid North Coast motorcyclists joined the annual Charity Dice Run on Sunday 21 February. Hosted by the Mid North Coast Harley Owners Group (MNCHOG), riders gathered at either the northern starting point in Coffs Harbour or the southern set-off park in Port Macquarie, The funds were split 50/50 between St Vincents de Paul’s […]

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Wyz Wimmin set to ‘Play it Again’
Local News

Wyz Wimmin set to ‘Play it Again’

FOR ten years, the Wyz Wimmin & Friends Theatre Company has been bringing wholly original productions to audiences on the Mid North Coast. Right now, they are rehearsing the retrospective ‘Play it Again’, which opens at Bowraville Theatre on Sunday 1 March at 2.00pm, before going on tour. “Giving new life to characters that audiences […]

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Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities Buyers are once again looking to escape to the regions in search of a better value and quality of life. Photo: PMHC.
Local News

Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities

WITH the prospect of paying at least $1 million for a home in many of Australia’s capital cities, buyers are once again looking to escape to the country. The regional property market surged in the three months to January, outpacing the capitals, according to figures from data firm Cotality released on Wednesday. Dwelling values rose […]

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New minimum age for e-bike usage in NSW A review led by Transport for NSW will recommend a legal minimum age between 12 and 16 for riding an e-bike in NSW. Photo: NSW Gov.
Government, Police

New minimum age for e-bike usage in NSW

A MINIMUM age to ride an e-bike is being introduced in NSW. Under current NSW Road Rules, a child of any age can ride an e-bike and bicycle riders of any age can carry passengers if the bike’s design allows. A review led by Transport for NSW will recommend a legal minimum age between 12 […]

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