Community Archives - Page 15 of 34 - Nambucca Valley News Of The Area

Public invited to comment on significant tree permit proposal

RESIDENTS across the Nambucca Valley are being encouraged to have their say on a proposed amendment that could strengthen protections for significant trees on private land in non-rural areas. Nambucca Valley Council is seeking community feedback on changes to the Nambucca Development Control Plan 2010, which would introduce a permit requirement for the removal of […]

Community, Government

Drilling success marks major step for VUGA

CRITICAL infrastructure works connecting the Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) to Nambucca Valley Council’s existing water and sewer networks have reached a major milestone, with a key package of horizontal directional drilling works successfully completed. The final component of the works was finished last week when a 450mm sewer gravity main, made from high-density polyethylene […]

Community, Health

Extreme weather increasing health risks in rural and remote Australia

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 […]

Community

Council agrees to investigate shading and greenery in Bowraville’s town centre

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 […]

Community

Macksville Library set for major upgrade and completed by mid-February

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. […]

Community

Handmade Christmas kindness delivered with Meals on Wheels

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 […]

Community

Wendy Campbell celebrates 50 years in business in Nambucca Valley

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 […]

Community

Holiday market fun at Stuarts Point

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 […]

Community

From playroom to playground as children’s ideas come to life in Macksville

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 […]

Community

A century well lived as Macksville’s Avis “June” Lynch celebrates 100 years

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 […]