MORE than $3,000,000 in grants is now available to empower eligible agriculture-dependent communities to prepare for drought by building and maintaining their social resilience. This is the second round of funding to be delivered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) through the Future Drought Fund’s (FDF) Communities Program, which is funded by […]

BMX rider Simon Belfield is preparing for the UCI 2026 BMX World Championships in Brisbane in July. Number 15 Simon Belfield rides hard during round two of the NSW State Series, held at the Coffs Coast BMX track in May this year. Photo: courtesy Charlotte Donald. VALLA’S Simon Belfield is on his way to the […]

Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee thanks the large group of volunteers at the community lunch on 22 May. Volunteers from the Nambucca Headland Museum enjoy the special community lunch hosted by Nambucca Valley Council. VOLUNTEERS from across the Nambucca Valley gathered at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club on Friday 22 May for a special community […]

A NEW trial is rolling out in regional NSW to test expanding community transport eligibility to help transport disadvantaged people access education, training and employment. Currently, community transport is a service available to transport disadvantaged people such as eligible seniors, pensioners, those with accessibility needs or those who have limited access to public transport. Under […]

Nambucca Valley Council’s roads crew and Indigenous team members Zac Stadhams (L) and Dwayne Donovan (R), with Works Engineer Tim Morrison. Photo: NVC. Gathering for National Sorry Day were Gumbaynggirr Elders, councillors, Council staff and community members. Photo: NVC. Aunty Sandra Buchanan and Gary Williams of Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Cooperative. Photo: NVC. Nambucca […]

THE MID North Coast is relying more than ever on everyday locals willing to step up and help injured, sick and orphaned native animals. The importance of local wildlife rescuers was highlighted recently when WIRES volunteers responded to a distressed pelican on the Nambucca River. Members of the public walking along the river noticed the […]

THE Nambucca Valley’s online tourism profile is set to receive a significant boost after around 10 local businesses volunteered to participate in a professional photography shoot and workshop organised by Council. The initiative forms part of Nambucca Valley Council’s ongoing work to strengthen the local government area’s presence on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW), […]

THOUSANDS of volunteers across the Nambucca Valley are being recognised and thanked this week as part of National Volunteer Week. The annual event highlights the vital role volunteers play in supporting public facilities, services and charitable organisations throughout the community. Mayor Gary Lee said volunteers are involved in almost every aspect of life in the […]

THE Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch will celebrate a significant milestone this year, marking 80 years of service to veterans and the wider community. An RSL (Returned and Services League) sub-Branch is a local community organisation that supports serving and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. These volunteer-led branches represent the grassroots of […]