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St Mary’s Primary School, Bowraville offers fee-free year for new and existing students in 2027

St Mary’s Assistant Principal, Jane Paton; Principal, Amy Chapman and Sharon De Dassel, Education Support Officer. Photo: Sharon Jane. The Peace Garden at St Mary’s Primary School, Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. St Mary’s welcomes all students free for 2027. Photo: Sharon Jane. BOWRAVILLE’S St Mary’s Primary School will not charge fees during 2027 thanks to […]

Business, Community, Local News

Nambucca Valley work sites wanted for Aboriginal industry training program

Program participants gain practical skills in outdoor work activities, including fire management. Photo: Waarugirr Indigenous Corporation. Learning to operate an excavator is among the skills included in the Burrgadi program. Photo: Waarugirr Indigenous Corporation. The program’s participants learn to fell trees. Photo: Waarugirr Indigenous Corporation. Classroom training is included in the Burrgadi program. Photo: Waarugirr […]

Community, Government, Health, Local News, Regional

Andy reaches WA border after year on the road

Andy bumped into Lullaby from Lismore on the Eyre Highway. Andy parks his cart at the end of a gruelling day. The highway is busy and edged with gravel, making conditions tough. The Bunda Cliffs along the Great Australian Bight were a beautiful sight. ANDY Stewart has reached the Western Australian border, and after a […]

Community, Health, Local News, Regional

Bellingen and Dorrigo pools open for summer season

REFRESHED lane markings and updated pool furniture are in place at Bellingen and Dorrigo pools, which have thrown open the gates for the 2026-27 summer season. “We have been preparing both swim centres for reopening, including refreshing lane markings, updating pool furniture and generally tidying other areas around the pools,” said Brad Paterson, Community Aquatics […]

Community, Local News, Police

Coffee with a Cop builds two-way connections between police and residents in Nambucca Valley

Good Time Charlie’s Cafe’s Mia Morrison and Nambucca Police Sergeant Matthew Christensen enjoying some banter at last week’s Coffee with a Cop in Nambucca Heads. Photo: Supplied. Adding some cuteness at Coffee with a Cop in Nambucca Heads were dashing police dogs Bonnie and Pippa, supported by Kathleen and Jane-Lee. Photo: Supplied. A FREE cup […]

Community, Local News

Volunteer grant helps boost 2NVR’s connection to Nambucca Valley communities

VOLUNTEER organisations are the backbone of regional communities. For community radio station Nambucca Valley Radio 2NVR, a $3531 Federal Government grant will ensure it continues delivering its valuable service to local listeners. Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan visited 2NVR’s Tewinga studios last week to announce the station’s successful Volunteer Grants Program 2025–2026 application, and to […]

Community, Government, Health, Local News, Regional

Nambucca Valley Council invites residents to have their say on draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan

NAMBUCCA Valley Council (NVC) has drafted a plan charting its commitment to creating a more accessible and inclusive community. NVC Councillors resolved to place the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2027-2031 on public exhibition at the September Ordinary Meeting of Council. Community members can have their say on the draft plan until 5pm on 23 […]

Community, Local News, National, Regional

Starving, thirsty flying foxes are dying in droves

A MASS starvation event is killing flying foxes across large tracts of NSW. Residents across the state are taking to social media to report uncharacteristic daytime behaviour and close suburban encounters with the flying mammals as they desperately search for food and water. The Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) recently shared news of […]

Local News

Nambucca Valley Shop Local Campaign in full swing

NAMBUCCA Valley small businesses are enjoying this October’s Shop Local campaign as it provides a fun hook to encourage local shopping and it ignites conversations about why it is important to support small businesses. Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee said Council is collaborating with businesses and partners to deliver the Shop Local campaign this October […]

Community, Local News

Nambucca Heads teen chess talent is making all the right moves on the national stage

Matthew Jeffery, Nambucca’s promising young chess talent. Two of the Mid North Coast’s most promising chess players, Nambucca Heads’ Matthew Jeffery and younger brother, Ethan (at rear). NAMBUCCA Heads teenager Matthew Jeffery is making a name for himself on the Australian chess scene following impressive performances in major tournaments this year. In April, the 15-year-old […]