THE State Government last week announced it would immediately double the number of staff members working on the processing of Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) Recovery Grants for primary producers impacted by the May floods. Since June, the RAA has received almost 2,000 applications and has approved more than $23 million in payments, however the Government […]

BELLINGEN Shire Council has voted to endorse the formation of the Urunga CBD Community Reference Group (CRG). The CRG will play an important role in the design phase of the $6.5 million Urunga CBD Redevelopment. It will ensure community voices are heard and reflected as the project moves from the vision outlined on the Urunga […]

THE State and Federal Governments have announced a $50 million Housing Support Package to assist eligible homeowners, renters and primary producers impacted by recent severe flooding. Caravans and self-contained pod homes will be deployed for eligible flood-hit residents and primary producers whose homes were uninsured and uninhabitable so they can stay on their property during […]

THE NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has delayed the start of the statutory Bush Fire Danger Period from Kempsey to the Queensland border, due to ongoing wet weather. Traditionally the period begins on 1 September, however fire permits will not be required until 1 October. RFS Superintendent Sandra Huer said recent weather conditions have resulted […]

THE future of the Nambucca Youthie, a much-loved hub for young people in the Valley, has been secured through a new partnership with Key Community Group. For more than 20 years, the Youthie has been a lifeline for local young people, but earlier this year rising costs and a lack of ongoing funding put its […]

John Biggart’s ‘Escape to Ross River’. ‘West of Glen Helen’ by John Biggart. AS NEXUS Community Gallery marks its 20th birthday at The Old Butter Factory in Bellingen, local artist and committed volunteer and friend of the gallery, John Biggar, has opened his one-man show of Latest Works. They can be viewed in the Studio […]

HERE on the Mid North Coast, Australians have been showing their support for the families of veterans during Legacy Week since 1942. This year’s campaign runs from 31 August to 6 September, raising awareness and vital funds to help families who have sacrificed so much for our nation. Across the Mid North Coast, volunteers will […]

THE ownership of NVC Group’s residential aged care homes and retirement villages will be transferred to not-for-profit aged care provider Respect Group in the coming months. According to a statement from NVC Group, the transfer will be carried out through a “structured and well-supported transition process, with a strong emphasis on maintaining continuity for residents […]

Guided by Riverwatch volunteers the students inspected macro-invertebrates (water bugs), mapped the river pattern, river bed and landscape, completed a sound map, and rated the health of the river. Guided by Riverwatch volunteers the students inspected macro-invertebrates (water bugs), mapped the river pattern, river bed and landscape, completed a sound map, and rated the health […]

LOCK the Nambucca Valley (LNV) will host an information session covering critical mineral exploration in the region at Taylors Arm Hall on Saturday, 30 August. A number of mining exploration license applications (ELA) currently exist over areas of the Nambucca Valley, including Taylors Arm. The prospecting company behind the applications, Trigg Minerals, is attempting to […]