CITY of Coffs Harbour Councillor Jonathan Cassell is calling on the Minns Government to follow in the footsteps of past Labor leaders like Bob Carr, to secure NSW’s environmental future. Cr Cassell is an Advisory Panel member for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). He is urging Premier Chris Minns to seize a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” […]
LNV held its Annual General Meeting in Bowraville on Saturday 16 August. Pictured are committee members (left to right) Russell, Marion Syratt, Peter Sobey (Vice President), Georgette Allen (Secretary),Todd Vercoe (Treasurer), Luise Pearson-Bernoth, John Windmill, Lotus Cavagnino (President) and Deanna Markovino.
LOCK the Nambucca Valley (LNV) will host an information session covering critical mineral exploration in the region at Taylors Arm Hall on Saturday, 30 August. A number of mining exploration license applications (ELA) currently exist over areas of the Nambucca Valley, including Taylors Arm. The prospecting company behind the applications, Trigg Minerals, is attempting to […]
Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed.
Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed. Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed. Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed. POLICE have charged 865 people with 2,028 offences during a […]
Nambucca Valley Council acting Mayor James Angel and Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan turning the first sod on enabling infrastructure works for Stage One of the Valla Urban Growth Area precinct.
THE first sod has been turned to mark the start of water and sewerage infrastructure works for the Valla Employment Lands Redevelopment project, which forms Stage One of the Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) precinct. The Australian and NSW Governments have invested a total of $11.2 million while Nambucca Valley Council will throw in $17 […]
A MAN has been charged with dumping dead cattle in the Macleay River. The 79-year-old is due to return to Kempsey Local Court on Thursday 2 October to face two counts of pollute waters. Police say that between May and August, deceased cattle were observed floating in McCabes Drain – a waterway running through properties […]
Executive Committee Members of the Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast Branch.
SURF Lifesavers on the Mid North Coast are celebrating after being recognised for their contribution to the surf lifesaving movement, winning five state awards. Almost 600 volunteer lifesavers, sponsors and special guests attended the annual Surf Life Saving New South Wales Awards of Excellence held at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney on Saturday night. This season […]
A SERVICE of Commemoration to mark Vietnam Veterans Day will be held on Monday, 18 August. The service will be held at the Macksville War Memorial in River Street, beginning at 11:00am. Macksville RSL sub-Branch President Garry McKay will MC the service, with Stuarts Point’s Wayne Mason OAM serving as guest speaker. Both are veterans […]
RFS Scotts Head volunteers Grant Ferguson and Adam Cooper with Member for Oxley Michael Kemp.
NAMBUCCA Valley projects have secured $109,325 through the NSW Government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP). Member for Oxley Michael Kemp last week announced that a total of 20 grassroots projects across the electorate will share in $450,000 of funding to create more welcoming public spaces, and strengthen social inclusion. “It’s fantastic to see community […]
How far is it to the nearest star?
LET’S say you woke up this morning, stretched, had your coffee, and thought, “I wonder how long it would take me to get to the nearest star?” First, good morning. Second, buckle up! Because this trip takes long-haul travel to a whole new level. Our destination? Proxima Centauri, the closest star beyond our Sun, is […]
The tapestry captured stories of life along the region’s rivers. Photo: Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire.
FIFTY years of NAIDOC Week was celebrated at two community events at Urunga and Mylestom last month. The events were run by the Galangga Biindarray Indigenous Corporation, in partnership with the Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire, and explored the 2025 NAIDOC Week theme of “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy”. Held at the Urunga […]
