REGIONAL Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) has appointed Kate Dunn as the new Local Connector for the MidCoast local government area, with the role commencing on 1 July. The appointment follows the NSW Government’s decision to expand The Welcome Experience into the MidCoast Local Government Area, with RDAMNC delivering the program across MidCoast, Port […]

The winning photo, ‘Weevil Garden Visitors’. Photo: supplied Judge Jenny Johnson faced a difficult task. Photo: Jen Hetherington People’s Choice judging. (Photo Jen H) AS a point of difference and to add local interest to the club, Stuarts Point and District Garden Club held a photo competition for their members. The competition attracted 46 entries […]

A BEAUTIFULLY handcrafted wedding dress worn more than a century ago is one of the latest treasures on display at Mary Boulton’s Pioneer Cottage & Museum. The cottage and museum offer visitors a unique glimpse into the lives of one of the Nambucca Valley’s pioneering families. The elegant gown was worn by Alice Provost when […]

WHAT began as a dream during a creative writing program in Bellingen is about to become reality, with Nambucca Valley singer-songwriter Snez preparing to embark on her first-ever United Kingdom tour to share music from her newly released album Cardboard Wings. In just a few weeks, Snez will head overseas accompanied by her 11-year-old daughter, […]

FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Nambucca Heads resident Matthew Jeffery is making a name for himself on the Australian chess scene following a string of impressive performances in major tournaments held in Sydney and Brisbane. In April Matthew travelled to Sydney to compete in the Burwood ACF Tournament Classical (April). The two-day event attracted strong competition, with Matthew finishing […]

Childcare was at the top of the agenda at this week’s Nambucca Valley Council meeting. Councillors resolved to allocate $100,000 for a childcare reserve and to contribute $80,000 towards the expansion of Macksville Preschool. After Cr Jane MacSmith’s previous childcare motions were deferred then narrowly defeated, Cr Susan Jenvey brought a similar motion to the […]

WITH 1 June marking the first day of winter, residents are being urged to test their smoke alarms as part of the national safety reminder for Smoke Alarm Action Day. As temperatures drop, the risk of house fires increases due to greater use of heaters, electric blankets, fireplaces, and cooking appliances. At the same time, […]

North Coast Local Land Services Officer Allira Jackman and Nambucca Valley Council Environmental Project Officer Keegan Noble looking for water bugs found in the Nambucca River at Goldie’s Park, Bowraville. Photo: NVC. Children help scientists and volunteers sort through the macroinvertebrates found during Macro Muster 10 at Bellingen Showground. Photo: NVC. FOR the third year […]

NATIONALS Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan reckons the Labor Government’s Federal Budget fails “the pub test”. In his response to Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ far-reaching measures, delivered on 12 May, Mr Conaghan said benefits would not be realised for several years. “The signature cost-of-living piece in Jim’s budget announcement is an ongoing $250 tax offset for […]

FOREST and Wood Communities Australia Chair Steve Dobbyns says the NSW Government’s justification for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) is increasingly contradicted by its own scientific evidence. He said it appears to be driven more by carbon credit generation than koala conservation. “The NSW Government’s Environment Minister Penny Sharpe continues to promote the Great […]