ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin. Photo: @ACRRM4ruralhealth
THE Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says extreme weather across Australia is increasing health risks for rural, remote and First Nations communities and placing growing pressure on local health services. ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says prolonged and severe weather events are affecting the health of rural communities and will continue to […]
Phillida Hartley has urged Council to act on Bowraville’s town centre improvements.
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has voted to investigate short-term solutions to shading and greenery in Bowraville’s main street following an impassioned plea from well-known resident Phillida Hartley. “The time to start action is now,” she said when addressing December’s Public Forum. Ms Hartley told News Of The Area that she had grown frustrated with the lack […]
Library Officer Technical Services Mark Northover overseeing the packing up of the library’s books and materials to enable renovation works to start. Photo: supplied.
MACKSVILLE Library’s refurbishment is now underway with the popular community hub expected to reopen in mid-February 2026. The renovation is being delivered through a $346,224 grant from the State Library of New South Wales, supporting Council’s commitment to improving community infrastructure and enhancing wellbeing. It will feature revitalised spaces and a new sound-proof meeting room. […]
Nambucca Macksville Evening VIEW Club members Tracey, Maureen, Robyn, Jan, Kerry, Michelle and Felicity working on the gifts for Meals on Wheels clients. Photo: supplied.
THE true spirit of Christmas was on full display in Macksville this holiday season when members of the Nambucca Macksville Evening VIEW Club shared a heartfelt gesture of kindness with local Meals on Wheels clients. VIEW Club President Anne Sutton and Secretary Michelle Walker had the privilege of meeting Stacey Munro and Kim Peterkin from […]
Wendy Campbell has reached the remarkable milestone of 50 years in business. Photo: Zeny’s Photo Centre.
WENDY Campbell, owner of Wendy’s Coiffure in Nambucca Heads, has reached the remarkable milestone of 50 years in business. Established on 4 December 1975, Wendy’s Coiffure has been a constant presence in the town for half a century. Wendy opened her salon at just 21 years of age, a young country girl from Bowraville, a […]
The indefatigable Op Shop crew, Chrissy Duff, Chris Park and Natalia Etcheberry. Photo: Chrissy Duff
STUART Point Holiday Markets were held after Christmas on Sunday 28 December and enjoyed by a steady stream of locals and visiting holidaymakers. The markets will also be held on Sunday 11 January from 10am to 2pm to support the local Community Op Shop. Market organisers told News Of The Area, “We have an awesome […]
Children of Nambucca loving their choices. Photo: supplied
MACKSVILLE’S youngest residents were the stars of the show at the official opening of the refurbished Partridge Street Playground. The playground was shaped in large part by the ideas and imagination of local preschool children. Design consultants, councillors and community members gathered to celebrate the completion of the upgrade, with students from Macksville Pre-School seeing […]
Avis “June” Lynch celebrates 100 years. Photo: Zeny's Photo Centre.
FAMILY and friends gathered at Macksville RSL last weekend to celebrate the 100th birthday of Avis June Lynch (née Byrnes), known affectionately to all as June. Born on 1 January 1926 at Bowraville Hospital, June is the daughter of Elisha St Clair Byrnes, known as “Dite”, and Avis Evelyn May Byrnes (née Mackay). She was […]
THE Valla Expressions tenth annual Art Show opened at the Valla Beach Community Hall on Saturday 3 January and will run until Sunday 11 January from 10am to 5pm everyday. The team of artist organisers were well prepared for a busy opening day and welcomed a crowd of approximately 100 to an evening wine and […]
Advocates and support staff at the new Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre. Advocates and support staff at the new Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre. Members of C.ex Coffs join with members of the new Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre in CODA. Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, NSW Minister of Veterans David Harris MP, Member for […]
