ENTRIES are now open for the 2026 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Tidy Towns awards, with communities, councils, organisations, businesses and individuals encouraged to showcase their environmental achievements. Since 1981, Keep Australia Beautiful NSW has recognised projects and initiatives that demonstrate environmental leadership, sustainability and strong community spirit across the state. The long-running awards program celebrates […]

  The four-week campaign encourages drivers to look out for wildlife. Photo: TfNSW.   Kangaroos were involved in the highest number of fatal crashes involving animals. Photo: TfNSW.    MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down and stay alert for wildlife as Transport for NSW launches its annual “Animals on Country Roads” safety campaign.  Between […]

WORK is under way to reconstruct and reinforce Nambucca Heads’ Anzac Park memorial jetty and it is expected to reopen later this month. The jetty’s refurbishment will include a new fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) support structure and a modern deck, which will be assembled soon. Nambucca Valley Council General Manager Bede Spannagle said that repairs had […]

FAVOURABLE weather conditions have allowed construction crews to make significant progress on two important infrastructure projects in Macksville, with a new footpath and kerb nearing completion in Boundary Street and major retaining wall works set to commence in River Street. Nambucca Valley Acting General Manager David Moloney said the projects reflect Council’s ongoing commitment to […]

Lena Crompton during her Army years in the 1940s. Photo supplied. A recent photo of Lena, who will turn 100 on 11 June. Photo supplied. A CENTURY of life, including military service, family, travel and decades of community involvement, will be celebrated this month as Nambucca Heads resident and Army veteran Lena Crompton reaches the […]

HORTICULTURAL producers on the North Coast are urged to strengthen nutrient management practices, as new research shows woodchip bioreactors reduce fertiliser pollution. Field trials led by Southern Cross University (SCU) in partnership with North Coast Local Land Services and City of Coffs Harbour, show the latest bioreactor designs can cut nitrate runoff into waterways by […]

Budaabang Bari Dancers performing at the Buluunggal Festival. Photo: Jessica Miller. Te Whānau Mānihera from Aotearoa performed a number of dances including a haka. Photo: Jessica Miller. Janie Smith, Nopera Pikari, Uncle Martin Ballangarry and Kiki Marama. Photo: Jessica Miller. Rhys Pavey operating Uncle Bud’s smoker. Photo: Jessica Miller. The Budaabang Bari Dancers. Photo: Jessica […]