Environment Minister Penny Sharpe with Coffs Councillor Tony Judge.
FORMER State Labor candidate and Coffs Harbour Councillor Tony Judge, says local National Party leaders are putting the environmental and economic future of the region at risk by their negativity towards the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). “The announcement confirming that NSW Labor will proceed with the full implementation of the GKNP was an exciting […]
INSTEAD of surveying forests for threatened species, environmental group Forest Ecology Alliance (FEA) is looking forward to relaxing with like-minded others by hosting three days of art, music and events to celebrate the beauty of nature at Valla Beach Community Hall. The event, “Art of Nature”, will feature paintings by Mary Forbes, poetry and audiovisual […]
SMARTARTS is collaborating with young people in the Nambucca Valley and Kempsey Shire on Amplify, a creative youth project that will provide an interactive program of singing, songwriting, music production and event management workshops. Young people of the region will also be supported to co-design and co-produce ongoing youth music and performance events. The project […]
Dundurrabin School students after Judith Jackson’s Red Cross Pillowcase presentation.
Red Cross Emergency Services Volunteer Judith Jackson hosted a children’s Red Cross Pillowcase presentation at Corindi RFS/SES Community Day. Dundurrabin School students after Judith Jackson’s Red Cross Pillowcase presentation. AUSTRALIAN Red Cross is leading a national call-to-action during “EmergencyRedi Week”, which runs until 21 September. It is dedicated to encouraging all people living in Australia […]
Nambucca Valley Meals on Wheels volunteers were given certificates of appreciation.
NATIONAL Meals on Wheels Day was celebrated around the country on 27 August, with Lifetime Connect recognising the local volunteers who make the service possible in the Nambucca Valley. Under this year’s theme, “Aged Care You Can Count On”, Meals on Wheels continues to be a trusted, reliable presence in the lives of older Australians, […]
Lions Club of Macksville members Ben Nabaro, Jenny Godfrey, Brian Hemsworth, Maureen Shepherd and Ray Godfrey on a recruitment drive last week in Wallace Street.
THE Lions Club of Macksville held a recruitment drive last week in the Macksville CBD in response to concerns about declining membership. The event aimed to attract new members by raising awareness of the group’s ongoing contributions to the community. A stall selling homemade slices and Lions Christmas Puddings was set up to encourage passers-by […]
Julie Ballangarry is one of this year’s 100 Churchill Fellows. Photo: Winston Churchill Trust.
GUMBAYNGGIRR woman Dr Julie Ballangarry has been named a 2025 Churchill Fellow. The Mid North Coast scholar and educator is committed to Reconciliation and said she was inspired by her first role model, Uncle Kevin “Porky” Ballangarry of Bowraville. “[He was] a strong Aboriginal man, proud of who we are and where we come from,” […]
Marine Rescue Nambucca assisting in the clean up of waterways following floods earlier this year. Photo: supplied.
WITH boating season just around the corner, Marine Rescue Nambucca is urging all skippers to ensure their vessels, equipment, and safety protocols are in order before hitting the water. A pre-season check-up is essential. Boat owners are advised to inspect their vessel’s engine, battery, fuel system, and all electrical components. All safety equipment must be […]
Regional Australia Bank has branches across the Hunter and Mid North Coast.
THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has given the green light to a proposed merger between Summerland Bank and Regional Australia Bank. Regional Australia Bank currently operates 39 bank branches across the New England, North West, Central West, Riverina, Mid North Coast and Hunter regions of NSW, whilst Summerland operates 10 branches across the NSW […]
A PARLIAMENTARY committee will review the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s response to May’s record-breaking flood event. After entire townships were left isolated and thousands of homes and businesses were damaged, the NSW Reconstruction Authority has been leading recovery operations, including coordinating clean-up and repair efforts. A NSW Parliament Joint Select Committee has recently commenced an inquiry […]
