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New destination website and guide book promotion free for Nambucca Valley visitor economy businesses

THE Nambucca Valley’s new tourism destination brand, Go Deeper, is set to be broadcast across print and digital channels, and businesses associated with the region’s visitor economy are invited to be a part of it. Nambucca Valley Council Manager Economic Development and Tourism Jan Rooney says Council’s tourism team has an expression of interest out […]

Business, Community, Government, Local News, Regional

Nambucca Valley Council unanimously supports the fight against modern slavery

NAMBUCCA Valley councillors unanimously voted to tackle modern slavery, including support for an alliance against modern slavery across the Mid North Coast. Councillor Ljubov Simson said her motion acknowledged the NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s report and his work done so far. She said it tasked council to be alert to the indicators of exploitation in all […]

Business, Community, Local News, Regional

Macksville farewells Trimble’s – a local business institution

AN era spanning more than half a century ends next week with the closing of much-loved Macksville business, Trimble’s Furniture One. The Trimble family was given a warm send-off recently at Macksville Ex-Services Club at a function organised by Macksville Rotary Club. “When you look back over nearly six decades, you realise that a business […]

Business, Community, Local News

Macksville’s iconic floral mural remains safe after Odd Molly’s move online

Odd Molly mural detail pops out at Cooper Street Macksville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Glorious proteas welcome visitors to Macksville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Bellingen tourist, Sue Gilbert at Macksville. Photo: Sharon Jane. The mural brightens the town of Macksville across from the Post Office. Photo: Sharon Jane. Art lover Jessica Crossingham, from Gumma. Photo: Sharon Jane. […]

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Seven bird flu cases in native species

THE poultry industry is on alert after seven cases of bird flu found in native species, marking a new phase for the outbreak. Five were collected from Southend in what is the outbreak’s first known cluster of cases in Australia. “This is the announcement conservationists have been dreading,” the Invasive Species Council said. Australia has […]

Business, Regional

New editor for News Of The Area newspaper group

Eve with a few of her favourite things – eight different mastheads of News Of The Area. Photo: Angus Cheetham. Freckles, the sick little bird who grew up and identified as a homing pigeon, with his rescuer. Photo: Angus Cheetham. News Of The Area media group owner Michael Wright. EVE Nesmith has been named Editor […]

Business

Nambucca Valley roadside stalls can obtain exemptions from Development Applications

Rita Ballangarry and her daughter enjoying coffee at Bowra Creek Farm. Photo: Sharon Jane. Allan, Clare and Trudie McKibbin serving at Bowra Creek Farm, Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Produce for sale at Bowra Creek Farm, Rodeo Drive, Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Inquisitive alpacas at Bowra Creek Farm roadside stall. Photo: Sharon Jane. Scones attracting interest […]

Business, Regional

Future of bees in question

Judith Webster from Coffs Beekeeping Supplies. Photo: Lyss Photography. European Honey Bee. Photo: Judith Webster. European Honey Bee. Photo: Rich Morris. European Honey Bee. Photo: Judith Webster. THE free pollination Australian growers have relied on for generations is disappearing, and horticulture bodies are urging farmers to plan for a future where managed bee pollination is […]

Business, National, Regional

Saluting the achievements of aeronautical engineer Flight Lieutenant Sarah Welsh

THIS week marked International Women in Engineering Day – a chance to celebrate the diverse experiences and contributions of women shaping the future through engineering. For Flight Lieutenant Sarah Welsh, an aeronautical engineering officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the journey into engineering began not in a classroom, but in a backyard shed […]

Business, Event

Nambucca Valley youth turn business dreams into reality

NINE aspiring young business owners have been recognised for completing an intensive 12-week entrepreneurship program designed to equip them with the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to transform their ideas into sustainable businesses. The grand finale of the Launch Pad Youth Entrepreneur Program was held on Thursday 4 June at the Slim Dusty Centre in […]