December 4, 2025
Ashton Angus wins Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year Ashton Angus receiving his certificates for overall Winner and Public Speaking from judges Phillip Argue and Bernadette Hayes. Photo: supplied.
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Ashton Angus wins Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year

ASHTON Angus, a Year 11 student at Coffs Harbour Senior College, has been named the winner of the Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year competition. The competition is designed to foster leadership, community contribution, and public speaking skills in high school students. Ashton’s success followed a rigorous judging process, beginning with a formal interview […]

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Macksville Bridge lights up in support of campaign to end gender-based violence Nambucca Valley councillors (front left) Ljubov Simson and Deputy Mayor (centre) Susan Jenvey with Council staff dressed up in orange for the first day of the 16 Days of Activism, Tuesday 25 November.
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Macksville Bridge lights up in support of campaign to end gender-based violence

THE old Macksville Bridge is glowing orange at night as a bold statement of support for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign running from 25 November to 10 December. The campaign begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on Human Rights Day. The […]

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Have your say on accessible parking for Bowraville’s main street
Community

Have your say on accessible parking for Bowraville’s main street

BUSINESS owners, residents and visitors to Bowraville can now have their say on proposed accessible parking options for High Street. Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager Kristian Enevoldson, said disability access to inside the Bowraville Theatre has been improved, however now a connection to accessible street parking was needed. “In 2021-22 Council was successful in […]

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Valla Urban Growth Area stage one earthworks near completion State Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Nambucca Valley Council Director Engineering Services David Moloney, and AJ Civil Projects Project Manager Jack Gilchrist.
Business, Community, Government

Valla Urban Growth Area stage one earthworks near completion

THE Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) is quickly taking shape, with bulk earthworks for Stage One now 90 percent complete. Construction began in May 2025 to transform the site into a new hub for industry, investment and jobs in the Nambucca Valley. Local contractor AJ Civil Projects has moved a staggering 120,000 cubic metres of […]

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Salvation Army accepting donations to Christmas Toy Drive Appeal The community is encouraged to give the gift of happiness.
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Salvation Army accepting donations to Christmas Toy Drive Appeal

DONATIONS for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive Appeal are now being accepted at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches until 12 December. The joint appeal has supported local families for nearly 40 years. Last year the community donated a record 7500 gifts through the branches. Salvation Army Auxiliary Lieutenant Bernie Muendel said the […]

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Bowraville man pleads for Council to fix stormwater issues
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Bowraville man pleads for Council to fix stormwater issues

Dan Boermans outside his shop in High Street, Bowraville. The concrete section of guttering that Mr Boermans is convinced needs to be removed. SMALL business owner and resident of High Street, Bowraville, Dan Boermans addressed the public forum of Nambucca Valley Council’s 25 November general meeting to plead for help with ongoing stormwater issues. Mr […]

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Loggerheads boost local services with major donations and new charity raffle David Poverello, representing the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, accepted the donation from LoggerHeads President Barry Jagoe.
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Loggerheads boost local services with major donations and new charity raffle

David Poverello, representing the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, accepted the donation from LoggerHeads President Barry Jagoe. Irene Rowsell from the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc accepted the donation from LoggerHeads President Barry Jagoe. THE Loggerheads Malibu Club has donated a combined $3,000 to two local organisations thanks to the outstanding support of the public […]

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A decade of Valla Expressions Art Show The 2025 exhibition crew.
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A decade of Valla Expressions Art Show

PREPARATIONS are well in train for the tenth anniversary of the Valla Expressions Art Show to be held at the Valla Community Hall from 3-11 January 2026. To mark the occasion, an opening evening will be held on Sunday, 4 January from 5- 7pm. Organiser Julie Collins told News Of The Area, “All of the […]

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Marine Rescue Nambucca launches stunning 2026 fundraising calendar The calendar features images donated by Matt Campbell of North Coast Photography and also provides comprehensive boat safety advice. Photo: Matt Campbell.
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Marine Rescue Nambucca launches stunning 2026 fundraising calendar

MARINE Rescue Nambucca has unveiled its 2026 fundraising calendar, an annual project that celebrates the beauty of the region’s waterways while supporting the vital work of the unit’s volunteers. The release comes at an ideal time, with the organisation experiencing a welcome surge in new recruits just ahead of the busy holiday boating season. Each […]

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‘Friends’ exhibition celebrate connection and creativity in Bowraville
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‘Friends’ exhibition celebrate connection and creativity in Bowraville

Art with Heart artist Barbara Mott with her artwork Brumbies in the Wild. Art with Heart artist Kristine Reynolds with Art Facilitator Nelli Gallop. THE Nambucca Valley’s creative community is coming together once again for a heartfelt and joyful exhibition titled “Friends”. The exhibition opens on Saturday, 29 November at the Nambucca Valley Phoenix Gallery […]

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