LIFELINE North Coast has made this week about fun, bargains, and community spirit – leading up to World Op Shop Day on Saturday, 18 October. The charity’s op shops have been featuring special deals all week. “Our amazing op shops are rolling out daily specials and unique deals at each location,” Lifeline North Coast General […]
Rachel Burns entertained the gardeners with anecdotes from her book.
Rachel Burns entertained the gardeners with anecdotes from her book. Reuben Wallis prepares to attack his birthday cake, supported by Rachael White. THE monthly meeting of the Nambucca Valley Garden Club (NVGC), held on Saturday, 11 October at the Macksville Salvation Army Hall, welcomed guest speaker Rachel Burns, author of the recently released “Nambucca Stories” […]
Freya Patton, Judi Swain, Yvonne Argent and Gaye Newman from Aunt Emily’s Craft Centre.
Aunt Emily Grace is fondly remembered. Freya Patton, Judi Swain, Yvonne Argent and Gaye Newman from Aunt Emily’s Craft Centre. The well preserved and updated store façade. NESTLED in the sprawling main street of Bowraville, the committee and members at Aunt Emily’s Craft Centre will celebrate a remarkable 50 years of trade on Friday, 31 […]
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee reflects on the first 12 months of the current Council. Photo: supplied.
IT has been just over one year since the new Nambucca Valley Council was sworn in on October 8, 2024, and Mayor Gary Lee has described the past 12 months as both intense and deeply rewarding. Speaking to News Of The Area, Mayor Lee reflected on the journey so far, noting that the first year […]
Artists in Action members Marnie Russell, Jake Durbin, Edward Barns and Tim Pearson.
THE Nambucca Valley Phoenix-based art group, Artists in Action, is preparing for its much-anticipated fifth annual exhibition, “Wonder”, which will be on display at the Phoenix Gallery from 25 October to 21 November. This talented group of NDIS-supported artists has become a standout in the region’s visual arts scene, known for their distinctive, evolving styles […]
Land in the vicinity of Langsford Way and Anderson Park, Valla Beach has been identified by the State Government as a site to deliver more than 160 new homes.
A SITE in the village of Valla Beach has been earmarked by the NSW Government as having the potential to deliver more than 160 new homes, as part of its ongoing Building Homes for NSW initiative. The announcement follows the latest phase of a statewide government property audit which identified seven surplus land parcels capable […]
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison and Inspector Anthony Smith from Coffs Mid Coast District Highway Patrol at the intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way last week.
THE NSW Government has confirmed a long-awaited road safety upgrade for the Valla Beach community, announcing that a roundabout will be built at the intersection of Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way. The announcement follows extensive community advocacy, supported by site visits and detailed safety investigations by Transport for NSW and the Centre for Road […]
Student Action for Aborigines members standing alongside the bus in February 1965. Photo: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and SEARCH Foundation.
COMMUNITIES across NSW are being asked which towns and specific locations should be commemorated with a blue plaque to create a Freedom Ride Blue Plaque Trail, honouring a significant chapter in Australia’s civil rights movement. The 1965 Freedom Ride brought national attention to racial injustice and discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Taking […]
Reminiscing were Norma Johnson, Gloria Gavenlock, Brenda Henderson, Judy Blair and Carolyn Laverty.
Ann Poynten, Leanne Boatfield, Lisa Daley, Raelene Squires, Maria Miles, Maria Summerville, Donna Cassin and teacher Gloria Gavenlock. Guests enjoy the Physical Culture Nambucca Valley reunion. Guests enjoy the Physical Culture Nambucca Valley reunion. Reminiscing were Norma Johnson, Gloria Gavenlock, Brenda Henderson, Judy Blair and Carolyn Laverty. THE St John’s Physical Culture (Physie) reunion attracted […]
The Greens’ law would introduce fines for roaming cats.
NEW laws will be proposed by the Greens in the NSW Parliament in October that would make people responsible for keeping their cat safely at home and give councils the discretion to regulate and enforce cat containment measures in priority areas. Greens MP and spokesperson for the environment Sue Higginson said, “The failure of the […]
