Regional Archives - Nambucca Valley News Of The Area

Djarii Markets to celebrate First Nations culture and creativity in Taree

FIRST Nations artists, makers and producers will take centre stage at the inaugural Djarii Markets in Taree on Saturday, 10 October. Presented by Reconciliation Taree and Manning Regional Art Gallery, the event will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creativity, entrepreneurship and cultural strength. Reconciliation Taree secretary Kate Everingham said the markets were inspired by […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Drag-ens 48th week-long annual Valla Hot Rod Run attracts gleaming visitors to Nambucca Valley

Hot Rod lineup in front of Bowraville HealthOne. Photo: Zephyr Colman. Nambucca Valley Mayor, Gary Lee at Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Wyong’s Jason O’Bryan with his 1924 Graham Brothers truck at Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Jason O’Bryan’s 1924 Graham Brothers truck at Bowraville. Photo: Jemima Colman. Jo Byrne from Sunshine […]

Community, Local News, Regional

Transgrid’s bushfire prevention work complete

WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]

Business, Community, Government, Local News, Regional

Nambucca and Coffs councils back push for action on worker exploitation

NAMBUCCA Valley and Coffs City councils have affirmed their commitment – and alignment with community mood – to relieve the inhumane conditions facing temporary farm workers in the region. Last week Council unanimously supported a motion, moved by Councillor Tony Judge, to work with Nambucca Valley Council to submit a motion on addressing modern slavery […]

Community, Local News, Police, Regional

Alleged Nambucca Heads serial thief arrested

A MAN has been charged over multiple alleged break and enters in the Nambucca Heads area earlier this year. In September 2026, officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District established Strike Force Mentix to investigate multiple break, enter and steal offences targeting holiday accommodation premises within the Nambucca Heads area between May and September […]

Community, Government, Local News, Regional

Residents hears council plans for better security, splash pad sites in Bowraville

Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Susan Jenvey discussing with Ben Walters the potential locations being considered for a splash pad in Bowraville. Photo: NVC. Residents received updates on key council projects at a community drop-in session last Saturday. Photo: NVC. Nambucca Valley Council Deputy Mayor Susan Jenvey discussed potential locations for a splash pad in […]

Community, Health, Local News, Regional

Nambucca Head’s Bellwood Park the ideal setting for 2026 Rotary River Run

Adult female winner Tamara Urquhart. Photo: Rotary Nambucca Valley. Junior Boys winner, Ben Ackerman. Photo: Rotary Nambucca Valley. Family group winners, Ferris family. Photo: Rotary Nambucca Valley. Adult male winner, Ferdinand Kous. Photo: Rotary Nambucca Valley. Junior girls and boys line up to start the race. Photo: Rotary Nambucca Valley. Girls’ winner, Lucy Ferris-Jumios. Photo: […]

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Food service feeding the homeless and hungry in Coffs Harbour facing fresh challenges

Simon Remana, organiser of Coffs Harbour Community Service free food. Photo: Sharon Jane. Distributing food at the Park Avenue car park entry, Coffs Harbour. Photo: Sharon Jane Backpackers are among those receiving free food at Coffs. Photo: Sharon Jane. Helping hands distributing food in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Sharon Jane. COFFS Harbour Community Service offers free […]

Community, Government, Local News, Regional

Community feedback on Nambucca Valley’s Signage & Wayfinding Strategy soon closes

THERE are just two days to go and have your say on the Nambucca Valley’s Signage & Wayfinding Strategy. As the hours tick down to the compilation of community’s feedback on the Valley’s road signs, Nambucca Valley Council Manager Economic Development and Tourism Jan Rooney wishes to remind residents there is still time to offer […]

Regional

Bellingen in the running for Tidy Towns awards

FOLLOWING its Tidy Town success in 2024, Bellingen Shire Council has again been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards. Four local projects have been recognised across four individual categories, and Bellingen has also been named as a finalist for the 2026 Overall Award. Bellingen Shire Council Mayor, Cr Steve Allan, […]