Lead volunteers Sam and Kristi Petrassi, along with Brian Liddell (not pictured) are no longer able to manage the Talarm Hall on their own. Photo: supplied. Talarm Hall, a community asset with an uncertain future. Photo: supplied. AFTER four years of dedicated service, lead volunteers Sam and Kristi Petrassi have officially stepped down from their […]

MEMBERS of the Coffs Harbour and District Banana Growers Association have expressed concern over the potential import of fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines. Last month the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) announced a review of quarantine arrangements following demands from the Philippines to allow banana imports into Australia. Australia does not […]

IF YOU have ever wondered what it takes to make an enthralling documentary, then Bellingen is the place to be on the weekend of 1 and 2 November. A group of Australia’s award-winning documentary editors (all women) formed a loose group over the past few years to talk through work issues and decided they wanted […]

FIGURES released by the Australian Electoral Commission this week show a candidate’s donations and marketing spend are no guarantee of success. Financial disclosure return information shows that Cowper Independent Caz Heise spent $2 million on her Federal Election campaign – more than any other candidate in the country. Ms Heise received $2.1 million from 55 […]

NAMBUCCA Valley Parkinson’s Support Group is calling on anyone impacted by the neurodegenerative disease to reach out or consider attending a meeting. That includes people living with Parkinson’s disease, their families or carers. The group provides a welcoming and supportive environment to share experiences, access information, and connect with others in the local community. The […]

A packed house for the opening night. Artist David Southgate. Exhibition organisers. THE opening night of the Nambucca Art Gallery’s 2025 Biennial Show welcomed approximately 150 guests on Saturday, 27 September. The show, offering $7,000 prize money, attracted 230 paintings and a collection of craft and 3D items. “All Gallery members who won a prize […]

TRANSPORT for NSW is leading a “once-in-a-generation” review of the Roads Act 1993 and is seeking input from councils, community members, peak bodies and industry experts about how the legislation should be reformed. “The aim is to create a more modern, flexible and easy-to-use law that can help enable NSW Government initiatives such as housing […]

Gregory Coates demonstrating his painting techniques. Photo: Judith Kirwood. Ceramist, Lynn Walsh, with some of her work. Photo: Judith Kirwood. THE Valla Beach Community Hall was packed to capacity on Friday, 26 September for the opening night of the “Art of Nature” exhibition. Fairy lights outside created a festival atmosphere as attendees chatted and mingled, […]

Julie Douglas from Sydney is a regular visitor to the Nambucca Valley, coming back each year for the Hot Rod Run. Drag-ens Hot Rod Club Valla Committee Vice-President Leigh Anderson and Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee. Ammaleah Astruc and Ella Cooley from Sydney enjoying the event on Bowra Street, Nambucca Heads. Raymond Keast, Norman Birse […]

THREE lives were lost on New South Wales roads during the October long weekend. NSW Police’s Operation Labour Day 2025 commenced at 12.01am on Friday 3 October and concluded at 11.59pm on Monday 6 October. The high-visibility operation saw police across the state targeting drink and drug driving, fatigue, mobile phone use, speeding and seat […]