December 4, 2025
Nominations open for 2026 Nambucca Valley Community Awards Last year’s Nambucca Valley Citizen of the Year, Carole Anderson.
Community

Nominations open for 2026 Nambucca Valley Community Awards

THE Nambucca Valley National Celebration Day Committee has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Nambucca Valley Community Awards, to be held on Sunday, 25 January 2026. Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, who is also a member of the organising committee, encouraged all residents to get involved in this year’s celebration by recognising people who make […]

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From the first dance to forever as Stan and Nora mark 73 years of marriage Stan and Nora McRae of Nambucca Heads have just celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary.
Community

From the first dance to forever as Stan and Nora mark 73 years of marriage

BOTH 91 years young, Stan and Nora McRae have just celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. The Nambucca Valley couple shared their remarkable journey with News Of The Area, recalling the moment they first met and the adventures that followed. “I was looking for a girl to take to the Halvorsen’s Ball,” Stan told NOTA, referring […]

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Council and state services explored at Nambucca Valley business breakfast Small business owners and residents from across the Nambucca Valley region heard the latest on Council’s projects and strategies, as well as opportunities available through TAFE NSW and the Service NSW Business Concierge program. Photo: supplied.
Community, Government

Council and state services explored at Nambucca Valley business breakfast

BUSINESS owners and community members gathered in Nambucca Heads this week for the Valley Business Leaders Breakfast, a Small Business Month event designed to share the latest updates, opportunities, and support services available to local enterprises. Held at the TAFE Connect Campus, the breakfast featured presentations from TAFE NSW Associate Director of Engagement Partnership & […]

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CWA Evening Branch plants seeds for healthy futures
Community

CWA Evening Branch plants seeds for healthy futures

THE Nambucca Valley Evening Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) is continuing its mission to support local public schools, this time through a healthy and delicious initiative. Having previously assisted Frank Partridge VC Public School with plants and seeds to help kickstart their veggie garden, the branch has now extended its support to Nambucca […]

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Plaque unveiled in honour of veterans’ champion Bob Crisp
Community, Government

Plaque unveiled in honour of veterans’ champion Bob Crisp

Denis Lane, President of the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch, leads the dedication of a plaque to commemorate the service of the late Robert ‘Bob’ Crisp. Bob Crisp’s brother Les Crisp, wife Margret, daughter Jennifer and granddaughter Armani were on hand to witness the unveiling of the plaque commemorating the service of the late Bob Crisp. […]

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Zumba charity dance party raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Zumba Instructors Christine (Dorrigo), Maxie (Bellingen), Denise and Jo (South West Rocks), Cheryl (Macksville) and Kerri (Valla Beach and Nambucca).
Community

Zumba charity dance party raises funds for Ronald McDonald House

Zumba Instructors Christine (Dorrigo), Maxie (Bellingen), Denise and Jo (South West Rocks), Cheryl (Macksville) and Kerri (Valla Beach and Nambucca). Dance party attendees. THE Nambucca Valley Zumba Gold Annual Charity Dance Party was held recently at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. This year’s charity chosen was Ronald McDonald House. “A crowd of Zumba lovers came from […]

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Aussie Bird Count underway this week The Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, and Australian Magpie topped the charts in 2024.
Community

Aussie Bird Count underway this week

THE 2025 Aussie Bird Count, one of Australia’s largest citizen science events, began on Monday. This national celebration of our unique and diverse birdlife will run to Sunday, 26 October 2025. BirdLife Australia invites people of all ages to take just 20 minutes out of their day to spot, identify, and count the birds around […]

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Foster carers in high demand on the Mid North Coast Foster carers are in high demand on the Mid North Coast.
Community

Foster carers in high demand on the Mid North Coast

MID NORTH COAST residents are being urged to consider becoming foster carers due to a significant demand for children needing the love and support of a safe and stable home. Life Without Barriers’ NSW regional director for NSW Family Base Care North services, Benn Anderson, said many children are unable to live with their families […]

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Reflections responds to Scotts Head Reserve concerns with regeneration action The pristine Forster Beach (South) area of Scotts Head containing Crown land and community reserves being managed by Reflections Holidays.
Community

Reflections responds to Scotts Head Reserve concerns with regeneration action

CONCERNS about the management of Crown land at Scotts Head were brought to the attention of News Of The Area (NOTA) earlier this year, prompting broader community discussion and warranting a closer look at efforts underway to protect and preserve this much-loved stretch of coastline. NOTA reached out to Reflections Holidays, the Crown Land Manager […]

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