September 10, 2026
Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch marks 80 years of service and community
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Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch marks 80 years of service and community

THE Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch will celebrate a significant milestone this year, marking 80 years of service to veterans and the wider community. An RSL (Returned and Services League) sub-Branch is a local community organisation that supports serving and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. These volunteer-led branches represent the grassroots of […]

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Community members ‘heartbroken’ by Valla Beach land sale The Langsford Way site’s tree canopy at sunset. Photo: Dr John Bennett.
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Community members ‘heartbroken’ by Valla Beach land sale

The Langsford Way site’s tree canopy at sunset. Photo: Dr John Bennett. A large tree with habitat hollows on the site. Photo: Georgette Allen. The site is home to a host of large trees. Photo: Georgette Allen. VALLA Beach community members say they are heartbroken by the sale of a heavily-wooded block of land on […]

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Artist Suse Wilson shares deeply personal works in Phoenix showcase
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Artist Suse Wilson shares deeply personal works in Phoenix showcase

A solo exhibition by 2025 Phoenix Art Prize Winner Suse Wilson has begun at Nambucca Valley Phoenix in Bowraville and will run until 4 June. Photo: supplied. A sample of the works on display in the ‘Despite Appearances’ exhibition. Photo: supplied. AN evocative new exhibition at Nambucca Valley Phoenix in Bowraville is inviting visitors to […]

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Coffs Coast preschool educators rally for equal pay Valla preschool educators at the rally on Wednesday, 6 May. Photo: Lani Greenhalg.
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Coffs Coast preschool educators rally for equal pay

Valla preschool educators at the rally on Wednesday, 6 May. Photo: Lani Greenhalg. The rally gathers outside Gurmesh Singh’s office in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Lani Greenhalgh. AROUND 100 community preschool educators braved the rain in Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 6 May to join the statewide “Start Strong Pay Fair” Day of Action. Dressed in a […]

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Business leaders explore industry, innovation and opportunity in the Nambucca Valley Council Manager Economic Development and Tourism Jan Rooney outlining the upcoming opportunities for industries at Valla Urban Growth Area Stage One, during the Regional Leaders bus tour of the Valley last Friday. Photo: supplied.
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Business leaders explore industry, innovation and opportunity in the Nambucca Valley

A DELEGATION of regional business leaders have toured the Nambucca Valley, gaining a firsthand look at the area’s expanding industrial capability, strong manufacturing sector and growing tourism appeal. The visit, held on Friday 8 May, was coordinated by Business NSW Mid North Coast as part of its Regional Leaders Program, with the group touring the […]

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Solemn yet uplifting Anzac Day commemorations at Stuarts Point With a slight delay and many umbrellas, the march was underway. Photo: Jen Hetherington.
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Solemn yet uplifting Anzac Day commemorations at Stuarts Point

With a slight delay and many umbrellas, the march was underway. Photo: Jen Hetherington. WITH menacing clouds looming, a large crowd assembled in Stuarts Point to witness the 2026 Anzac Day march, before gathering at the village’s cenotaph for a well-attended 11am memorial service. Stuarts Point RSL sub-Branch president Wayne Mason welcomed attendees to the […]

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Pothole repairs and resealing works underway across Valley Community members will see traffic controllers and a road work crew out repairing sections and resealing local roads across the Valley over the next few weeks. Photo: supplied.
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Pothole repairs and resealing works underway across Valley

A SIGNIFICANT program of road repairs and resurfacing is set to begin across the Nambucca Valley, with crews moving in to address potholes and ageing sealed road surfaces. Nambucca Valley Council will commence the works next week, focusing on improving road conditions across several towns in the local government area. “From next week, community members […]

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Summit highlights infrastructure gap in regional housing supply
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Summit highlights infrastructure gap in regional housing supply

A STRONG call for greater infrastructure investment to unlock housing supply in regional areas was delivered by Nambucca Valley Council at a housing summit in Coffs Harbour. Council representatives attended the Business NSW Mid North Coast Housing Summit on 1 May, joining leaders from government, industry and local councils to examine housing challenges and the […]

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Cooler weather sees spike in possums trapped in chimneys This image shows the tail of a possum seeking shelter in a fireplace. Photo: supplied.
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Cooler weather sees spike in possums trapped in chimneys

WILDLIFE rescuers across the Mid North Coast have responded to several calls in recent weeks involving possums becoming trapped inside chimney flues, as cooler weather drives them to seek warm, sheltered places to rest during the day. Inquisitive by nature, possums will investigate small openings they believe offer a safe sleeping spot. But long vertical […]

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