July 5, 2025

Nambucca Valley News Of The Area

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Climate target not safe after Nationals leadership vote In-step: Nationals deputy Kevin Hogan, leader David Littleproud and Senate leader Bridget McKenzie. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
Government, Regional

Climate target not safe after Nationals leadership vote

DAVID Littleproud has retained his position as leader of the Nationals following a challenge over climate policy but has refused to say whether the party remains committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. The rural party’s MPs and senators on Monday re-elected Mr Littleproud and backed Kevin Hogan as deputy leader. Queensland senator Matt Canavan failed […]

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Council refuses to give up on connection between Scotts Head and Macksville A possible route for Scotts Head bike/walking connection, from Warrell Waters Road to South Pacific Drive, finishing at the busy Gumma Road. Photo: NV Council.
Regional

Council refuses to give up on connection between Scotts Head and Macksville

NAMBUCCA Valley councillors voted at Council’s 16 April meeting to “consider plans for a bicycle and pedestrian connection” between Scotts Head and Macksville in a future Active Transport Strategy for the region. The prospect of a walk/cycle way linking Scotts Head and Macksville was raised by members of the Scotts Head Community Group (SHCG) in […]

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Mixed stats for homelessness on Mid North Coast
Regional

Mixed stats for homelessness on Mid North Coast

THE Mid North Coast has had mixed results in the 2025 Street Count, the NSW Government’s sixth annual count of people sleeping rough. Counts of homeless people sleeping rough on a single evening were completed in local government areas across the state between 4 February and 26 February 2025. Half of the counts took place […]

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Festival to celebrate Gumbaynggirr connections with Country
Event, Regional

Festival to celebrate Gumbaynggirr connections with Country

THE fourth annual “Buluunggal” festival led by Gumbaynggirr custodian Uncle Bud Marshall will take place at the V-Wall, Nambucca Heads on Saturday, 10 May from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The festival celebrates the arrival of buluunggal, or mullet, in the Nambucca River. “Everyone is invited to come join us again to celebrate the ongoing significance of […]

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Coffs Eisteddfod announces recipients of performing arts scholarships
Regional

Coffs Eisteddfod announces recipients of performing arts scholarships

The 2025 Coffs Harbour District Eisteddfod executives Louise Ray (Vice President and Instrumental Coordinator), Sandra Goodby (Treasurer), Debbie Waters (President) and Anne Chittick (Secretary). Coffs Harbour District Eisteddfod dance students. THE Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod Society has announced the recipients of the 2025 Round 1 Performing Arts Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to support […]

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John Kent OAM honoured with RSL Life Membership on Anzac Day John Kent OAM (left) is presented the certificate of Life Membership of RSL NSW by Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch President Denis Lane.
Regional

John Kent OAM honoured with RSL Life Membership on Anzac Day

ANZAC Day 2025 was a day of double significance for Navy veteran John Kent OAM, who was awarded Life Membership of the NSW Returned and Services League (RSL). Mr Kent received the accolade at an Anzac Day luncheon held by the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch. Previously recognised with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for […]

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Erosion issues at the V-Wall to be addressed by Council Erosion on the right side of the footpath at the Nambucca Heads V-Wall. Photo: Council.
Regional

Erosion issues at the V-Wall to be addressed by Council

  Erosion at the V-Wall is a result of sand movements and high tides.   Erosion on the right side of the footpath at the Nambucca Heads V-Wall. Photo: Council.   NAMBUCCA Valley councillors have received a report into erosion issues at the Nambucca Heads V-Wall. The report follows an on-site meeting between representatives for […]

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Meet your Gloucester Australia Day award nominees Belle Mulder.
Regional

Meet your Gloucester Australia Day award nominees

MEET the nominees for the 2025 Gloucester Australia Day awards. Winners will be announced across four categories: Local Young Citizen of the Year; Local Citizen of the Year; Local Project of the Year; and Local Community Business of the Year.   Local Young Citizen of the Year Nominee Findlay McIntosh Findlay is the youngest Gloucester […]

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