October 26, 2026
Business Support Services event makes great connections in Nambucca Valley The event was hosted at the TAFE Connected Learning Centre at Nambucca Heads. Photo: Nambucca Valley Council.
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Business Support Services event makes great connections in Nambucca Valley

Local business coach, Julie Humphris, was a keynote speaker at the event. Photo: Nambucca Valley Council. The event was hosted at the TAFE Connected Learning Centre at Nambucca Heads. Photo: Nambucca Valley Council. Pictured catching up at Wednesday morning’s business networking event are, front left, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, and, front right, Mandy Dawkins […]

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NSW Government cracks down on fraudulent pink- and blue-slip operators Some dodgy operators are illegally issuing pink and blue slips without inspecting vehicles. Photo: Magnific.
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NSW Government cracks down on fraudulent pink- and blue-slip operators

REGIONAL motor vehicle repairers have been put on notice after the first stage of a government crackdown saw more than 200 operators taken offline and a further 200 warned for their role in issuing suspect pink and blue slips. Since January, Transport for NSW inspectors have conducted targeted audits on 570 pink and blue slip […]

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International Repair Day is all about mending and recycling
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International Repair Day is all about mending and recycling

Engineering repairs. Mending clothes. INTERNATIONAL Repair Day on Saturday 17 October encourages local repair and reuse businesses to keep the story going on why mending makes sense. The campaign is a global celebration of everyone who makes repairs happen in their community: the tradespeople and everyday menders who choose to fix and repair rather than […]

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Nambucca Valley work sites wanted for Aboriginal industry training program Program participants gain practical skills in outdoor work activities, including fire management. Photo: Waarugirr Indigenous Corporation.
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Nambucca Valley work sites wanted for Aboriginal industry training program

Program participants gain practical skills in outdoor work activities, including fire management. Photo: Waarugirr Indigenous Corporation. Learning to operate an excavator is among the skills included in the Burrgadi program. Photo: Waarugirr Indigenous Corporation. The program’s participants learn to fell trees. Photo: Waarugirr Indigenous Corporation. Classroom training is included in the Burrgadi program. Photo: Waarugirr […]

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Nambucca and Coffs councils back push for action on worker exploitation
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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 […]

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Small Business Month offers new opportunities for Nambucca Valley businesses Miyachi’s Sushi owner, Miyachi, speaking with Nambucca Valley Council Economic Development and Tourism manager, Jan Rooney and News Of The Area Advertising Manager, Johnny Wilson about October’s Shop Local campaign.
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Small Business Month offers new opportunities for Nambucca Valley businesses

BUSINESSES across the Nambucca Valley are being encouraged to make the most of a range of workshops, networking opportunities and promotional initiatives being delivered throughout Small Business Month this October. Nambucca Valley Council has partnered with a range of organisations to offer a diverse program designed to help businesses strengthen their marketing, build networks, and […]

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Council and NOTA urging residents to Support local, Shop local in Nambucca Valley Get ready to read all about great Nambucca Valley small businesses and the wonderful goods and services they provide. Look for this logo to find participating businesses.
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Council and NOTA urging residents to Support local, Shop local in Nambucca Valley

NEXT week’s edition of News Of The Area launches the Nambucca Valley Shop Local campaign, where advertising businesses will be showcased across print and digital media throughout October and Small Business Month. The campaign is an initiative of Nambucca Valley Council (NVC), in partnership with Nambucca Valley News Of The Area (NOTA), and is being […]

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Opportunity knocks for Nambucca Valley’s tourism businesses and creatives Economic Development and Tourism manager, Jan Rooney. Photo: Nambucca Valley Council.
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Opportunity knocks for Nambucca Valley’s tourism businesses and creatives

NAMBUCCA Valley Council has invited the valley’s tourism-related businesses and creative industries to be featured in a destination website and guidebook designed to entice visitors to stay longer and ‘Go Deeper’ into the region. The council’s tourism team has released an expression of interest for local visitor economy and hospitality businesses, health and wellness providers, […]

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Shop Local in the Nambucca Valley campaign gains momentum Miyachi’s Sushi is one of the local businesses involved in the Nambucca Valley News of the Area - Nambucca Valley Council Shop Local campaign. Pictured from left are restaurateur Miyachi, with NVC Manager Economic Development and Tourism Jan Rooney and NOTA Advertising Manager Johnny Wilson. Photo: NVC.
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Shop Local in the Nambucca Valley campaign gains momentum

Miyachi’s Sushi is one of the local businesses involved in the Nambucca Valley News of the Area – Nambucca Valley Council Shop Local campaign. Pictured from left are restaurateur Miyachi, with NVC Manager Economic Development and Tourism Jan Rooney and NOTA Advertising Manager Johnny Wilson. Photo: NVC. Bare Nature Beauty, Nambucca Heads, is keen to […]

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Helping Mid North Coast residents secure work in health care Generation Australia Chief Executive Officer Kareena Newland (centre) with, from left to right, Greater Charitable Foundation's Sam Willcox, Anthea Jackson, Samantha Asvestas and Suzanne Jenkins. Photo: Supplied.
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Helping Mid North Coast residents secure work in health care

CAREER opportunities for jobseekers looking for work in health care and social assistance will be within closer reach for more Nambucca Valley residents through the Generation Australia Locals for Lifelong Care Careers program. The Locals for Lifelong Care Careers initiative is designed to help people facing employment barriers to build job-readiness and secure meaningful work […]

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