Private insurers will soon cover some complementary treatments. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
WHEN Peter Hill walked into his first pilates class, he had to warm-up for the warm-up. With a feeble lower back and taut hamstrings, the then 63-year-old was hoping the therapy could aid his pain. Six years later, he can dart and dash with little-to-no trouble. “Occasionally I might have a bit of a twinge […]
The Macksville Zumba Class about to enjoy a delicious selection of cakes, scones and slices, with Kerri and Cheryl centre front.
ZUMBA Gold Classes in the Nambucca Valley have held a number of successful fundraisers for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in recent weeks. Instructor Kerri Mergan held fundraisers at her classes in Valla and Nambucca Heads and Cheryl Summerville held two events in Macksville. “The total amount that we have raised for the Cancer Council is […]
Clothes and other items were donated, sorted and taken home for free.
Clothes and other items were donated, sorted and taken home for free. BOWRAVILLE’S Pioneer Community Centre became a shining example of waste reduction and the circular economy on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May. Due to ongoing wet weather the quarterly Macksville Car Boot Sale had to be cancelled, so the regular free distribution stall […]
2NVR NAMBUCCA Valley Radio’s Ceri Wrobel has been named a runner-up in the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia’s (CBAA) Most Valuable Volunteer Award 2025. The CBAA does not routinely award runners-up, however made an exception in Ceri’s case. “Ceri was such a strong contender they wanted to recognise her in some way,” said Josh Cole […]
‘Adopt a Street – Flood relief’ - by locals, for locals. Image: supplied.
Founder Dr Jake Little donating items and helping out with the clean-up, which sparked his idea for Adopt a Street. Photo: supplied. ‘Adopt a Street – Flood relief’ – by locals, for locals. Image: supplied. A NEW community-driven initiative is bringing together local businesses and residents from flood-impacted streets, in a demonstration […]
The Two Wolf Crossfit team.
Nerida Suokallio from Coffs Eye Surgery. The Two Wolf Crossfit team. Local Salvos Major Grant Sandercock-Brown, Daniel and Jody Unterrheiner, with Madelyn Spencer. Ashlee Wood, Cheree and Wesley Chapman, with Nambucca Valley Christian School student Piper Wood. Walk for the Hood participants Maureen Hanson and Judith Herivel. THE Salvation […]
AT 61-years-old, most people might be slowing down. But for Congarinni man Martin Russel, life is still moving full throttle, literally. This June, Martin will take on Australia’s most gruelling motor endurance event, the Tatts Finke Desert Race. Held annually on the King’s Birthday long weekend, the Finke is a world renowned off-road, multi-terrain race […]
DISASTER assistance payments are now available to people whose home or livelihood has been affected by recent flooding. There are two payment streams: Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) provides one-off financial assistance to eligible Australians adversely affected by the NSW East Coast Severe Weather (from 18 May 2025). […]
CWA members from Nambucca Valley Evening Branch (l-r) Belinda Williams and Robyn Jones Photo: Pauline Cain.
NEWS Of The Area joined more than 600 delegates and another 200 observers at the Country Women’s Association’s 103rd State Conference in Wagga Wagga last week. In a statement to media ahead of the conference, CWA of NSW president Joy Beames said, “The high number of motions delegates will be asked to vote on this […]
Stuart Homes, representing the VRA, hands over the Land Title to Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed President John Kent OAM, in the presence of representatives from both organisations
A SIGNIFICANT milestone was reached this week for the Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed, with the official handover of the Land Title for their premises, marking the end of a ten-year search for a permanent home. In a symbolic moment, long-time President of the Men’s Shed, John Kent OAM, received the Land Title document from Stuart […]
