January 20, 2026
Grace shines at Macksville Lions Youth of the Year Macksville Lions Club Youth of the Year Chair Brian Hemsworth with the five contestants (L-R) Dee-Jae, Caitlyn, Grace, Emily and Amelia. Photo: supplied.
Community

Grace shines at Macksville Lions Youth of the Year

FOLLOWING a masterful demonstration of leadership and communication, Macksville High School student Grace was named the winner of the 2025 Macksville Lions Club Youth of the Year competition. Held on Tuesday, 2 December at the Macksville Ex-Services Club, the event drew a crowd of proud family members, school staff, and Lions Club members who gathered […]

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Iconic V-Wall reinforced as Council turns attention to Wellington Beach Works to restore areas adjacent to the V-Wall’s short wall included placing 77 metres of gabion baskets and reinstating the grounds behind it, which had been washed away by wave surges. Photo: supplied.
Community

Iconic V-Wall reinforced as Council turns attention to Wellington Beach

REMEDIATION works to protect the sensitive V-Wall area are nearing completion and Nambucca Valley Council crews will soon shift their focus east to begin the clean-up of Wellington Beach. Council General Manager Bede Spannagle said the team’s five weeks of work would ensure the V-Wall is strengthened and presentable ahead of the busy summer holiday […]

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Dance time fun at Stuarts Point’s Op Shop Ball Dances varied from the ‘Swing Waltz’ to the ‘Macarena’.
Community

Dance time fun at Stuarts Point’s Op Shop Ball

Reverend Leslie Fotakis won best dressed. Natalia and Paul knew the steps. The auction items inspired lively bidding. Dances varied from the ‘Swing Waltz’ to the ‘Macarena’. Attendees relaxing in conversation on the verandah. A DOZEN or so dedicated volunteers gathered at the Stuarts Point Community Hall on the morning of Saturday, 22 November, intent […]

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Walk against gender-based violence at the V-Wall A walk against gender-based violence was held recently in Coffs Harbour.
Community

Walk against gender-based violence at the V-Wall

THE community is invited to participate in a walk against gender-based violence in Nambucca Heads on Wednesday, 10 December. Commencing at 10am, the walk begins at the Nambucca Heads Information Centre and concludes at the V-Wall, aimed at taking social and visible action against gender-based violence. The walk falls on the final day of the […]

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Venue change for Nambucca Christmas Festival
Community

Venue change for Nambucca Christmas Festival

THE Nambucca Christmas Festival will go ahead as planned on Friday, 5 December from 5pm to 8pm, but at a new venue. Originally scheduled for Coronation Park, the event has been relocated to the EJ Biffin Playing Fields in Nambucca Heads due to unforeseen issues connected with the nearby demolition site of the Nambucca Leagues […]

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Rats of Tobruk Walk rededicated in honour of WWII heroes The Nambucca Valley’s Liddell family came to the rededication service in force. Pictured (from left) is Brian Liddell, Judi Liddell, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Melinda Reid, and Murray Liddell, who came to honour George Nash, a member of the 9th Division who endured the whole siege. Photo: supplied.
Community

Rats of Tobruk Walk rededicated in honour of WWII heroes

The Nambucca Valley’s Liddell family came to the rededication service in force. Pictured (from left) is Brian Liddell, Judi Liddell, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, Melinda Reid, and Murray Liddell, who came to honour George Nash, a member of the 9th Division who endured the whole siege. Photo: supplied. Guest speaker Mick Birtles DSC and […]

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Ashton Angus wins Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year Ashton Angus receiving his certificates for overall Winner and Public Speaking from judges Phillip Argue and Bernadette Hayes. Photo: supplied.
Community

Ashton Angus wins Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year

ASHTON Angus, a Year 11 student at Coffs Harbour Senior College, has been named the winner of the Nambucca Heads Lions Youth of the Year competition. The competition is designed to foster leadership, community contribution, and public speaking skills in high school students. Ashton’s success followed a rigorous judging process, beginning with a formal interview […]

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Macksville Bridge lights up in support of campaign to end gender-based violence Nambucca Valley councillors (front left) Ljubov Simson and Deputy Mayor (centre) Susan Jenvey with Council staff dressed up in orange for the first day of the 16 Days of Activism, Tuesday 25 November.
Community

Macksville Bridge lights up in support of campaign to end gender-based violence

THE old Macksville Bridge is glowing orange at night as a bold statement of support for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an international campaign running from 25 November to 10 December. The campaign begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ends on Human Rights Day. The […]

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Have your say on accessible parking for Bowraville’s main street
Community

Have your say on accessible parking for Bowraville’s main street

BUSINESS owners, residents and visitors to Bowraville can now have their say on proposed accessible parking options for High Street. Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager Kristian Enevoldson, said disability access to inside the Bowraville Theatre has been improved, however now a connection to accessible street parking was needed. “In 2021-22 Council was successful in […]

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Valla Urban Growth Area stage one earthworks near completion State Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Nambucca Valley Council Director Engineering Services David Moloney, and AJ Civil Projects Project Manager Jack Gilchrist.
Business, Community, Government

Valla Urban Growth Area stage one earthworks near completion

THE Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) is quickly taking shape, with bulk earthworks for Stage One now 90 percent complete. Construction began in May 2025 to transform the site into a new hub for industry, investment and jobs in the Nambucca Valley. Local contractor AJ Civil Projects has moved a staggering 120,000 cubic metres of […]

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