A relaxed ambiance adopted by visitors.
A relaxed ambiance adopted by visitors. Coastal Dave with Greg Lewis warmed up the audience. The well-prepared location offered rustic seating. Photos: Jen Hetherington. MANY relaxed, smiling folk gathered at a private outdoor venue at Fishermans Reach, a treasured haven just south of Stuarts Point, during Saturday and Sunday of the 2026 Australia Day weekend. […]
Long-time volunteer in sports Maurie Lonergan was named 2026 Nambucca Valley Citizen of the Year.
Long-time volunteer in sports Maurie Lonergan was named 2026 Nambucca Valley Citizen of the Year. Sunday’s 2026 Nambucca Valley Community Awards Event included a moving ceremony where new Australian citizens were formally welcomed. Maurie Lonergan 2026 Nambucca Valley Citizen of the Year is congratulated by family and friends. Mr Dale Brunsdon was named Senior Citizen […]
Nambucca Heads Marine Rescue’s Gary Nichols, Liz Ellis, Barry Flynn and Col Cracknell taking possession of the Gray’s Marine GM 68 at Gordon Park Nambucca Heads.
Nambucca Heads Marine Rescue’s Gary Nichols, Liz Ellis, Barry Flynn and Col Cracknell taking possession of the Gray’s Marine GM 68 at Gordon Park Nambucca Heads. The new GM 68 is a game changer for water safety in the Nambucca district. The new GM 68 is fitted with twin 150hp Suzuki vertical-lift outboard motors, specialised […]
Announcing the successful recipients of the Community Grants Program in Eungai are Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Unkya Reserve Committee representative, Lisa Hall and Nambucca Valley Growers & Producers Chairperson, Ainslie Ashton. Photo: supplied.
A SUSTAINABLE Future Expo to be held at Eungai on Sunday, 28 June, has been announced as one of six successful projects funded through Round Two of Nambucca Valley Council’s Community Grants Program. The Sustainable Future Expo, to be delivered at Unkya Reserve, will showcase local growers, producers and practical waste-minimisation techniques, while also incorporating […]
LOCALS marked Australia Day in many different ways, with a strong turnout at Valla Beach Reserve, where the Lions Club hosted a relaxed and welcoming cooked breakfast for the community. From early morning, residents and visitors alike were drawn to the picturesque reserve, tempted by the smell of sizzling sausages and the promise of good […]
Enjoying the special birthday celebration at Blue Gum Café Restaurant on Wednesday 14 January are (from left) Sharon Cooper, Clare Mainey, Richard Mainey and Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee. Photo: supplied.
AUTUM Lodge resident Clare Mainey has officially joined an extraordinary group of Australians, celebrating her 100th birthday and becoming the Nambucca Valley’s latest centenarian. Mrs Mainey, affectionately known as Marie, marked the milestone with a joyful celebration surrounded by family and friends at the Blue Gum Café Restaurant on Wednesday, 14 January. The occasion featured […]
The Nambucca Valley U3A Committee (L-R) Barry Cooksley, Cathy Peck, Anne Gillies, Anne Norman, Lesley Atkinson, Lyn Haynes and Mark Bagster.
Karen Parkill and Lizzie Wait invite U3A members to consider getting involved in ceramics. Tom Hodgson has little problem enticing members to try the always popular ukulele with a beginner’s course to start in March. Freya Payton is awarded U3A Life Membership by Nambucca Valley U3A President Mark Bagster. The Nambucca Valley U3A Committee (L-R) […]
THE Nambucca Valley community is warmly invited to come together this Sunday 25 January, for an afternoon of celebration and local pride at the Nambucca Valley Community Awards. The free community event will be held at the Macksville Ex-Services Club, where residents will gather to welcome the Valley’s newest Australian citizens and celebrate those who […]
Bowra Street, an identified priority area, is to be included in the design stages.
BELLINGEN Shire Council has awarded the design tender for the Urunga CBD Upgrade to RPS AAP Consulting. The project is designed to deliver significant improvements to the town’s central business district, creating a more vibrant and welcoming space for residents, businesses, and visitors. It will also ensure the CBD is easier to navigate for wheelchair […]
A strangler fig tree behind Macksville TAFE on West Street is an example of the type of tree that could receive stronger protection. Photo: supplied).
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 […]
