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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]