Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee congratulating Councillor Susan Jenvey on her appointment as the new Deputy Mayor.
COUNCILLOR Susan Jenvey was elected Deputy Mayor for a one year term at Nambucca Valley Council’s 26 November Ordinary Meeting. Next year, she will have served 10 years as a Nambucca Valley Councillor, first elected on 10 September 2016. “I am looking forward to being an asset for this Council and our community,” she said. […]
An estimated 10 million native animals are killed on Australian roads every year. Photo: Leanda Connor.
KOALA Azaliah and her joey Zali were hit by a car not long after 40 eucalyptus trees in their home were destroyed. Mother and baby recovered after intensive care at Northern Rivers Koala Hospital in Lismore, NSW, and were released back into the wild in October. But another joey, Guinevere, was not so fortunate, dying […]
The winning entry, Bowraville Rainbow, by Rhys Grainger.
The winning entry, Bowraville Rainbow, by Rhys Grainger. Bowraville photographer Rhys Grainger collected his prize money from photo competition organiser Ned Cowie. LOCAL photographer Rhys Grainger has taken out first prize in the Bowraville Tech Centre’s (BTC) “To Bowra With Love” photography competition judged during this month’s Back to Bowra festival. The prize money of […]
THE state government launched the $20 million Aquaculture Industry Development Program on Monday, aiming to strengthen and expand the seafood industry’s economic contribution to NSW. The program is designed to boost productivity and increase sustainability across farming operations for oysters, mussels, kelp, and algae, plus freshwater and marine fish hatcheries and bioproducts. “By investing in […]
Liz Stringer. Photo: Archie Chew.
A LONG time advocate for social equity, in particular housing security, singer-songwriter Liz Stringer’s Bowraville show on Saturday will serve as a fundraiser for the Nambucca Youthie. Officially the Nambucca Valley Youth Services Centre, the Youthie has been a vital community hub in Nambucca Heads for more than 20 years. The Youthie is a grassroots […]
Jack Reibel and Pawandeep Dhillon attended Macksville Local Court on 20 November facing charges brought about by water regulator NRAR.
AN Oz Group blueberry grower and an earth moving company owner faced court in Macksville last week, each pleading guilty to two charges relating to dam construction on a Eungai Creek property. Pawandeep Dhillon and Jack Reibel faced charges of extending a dam without permission and carrying out a controlled activity on waterfront land without […]
A walk against gender-based violence was held recently in Coffs Harbour.
THE community is invited to participate in a walk against gender-based violence in Nambucca Heads on Wednesday, 10 December. Commencing at 10am, the walk begins at the Nambucca Heads Information Centre and concludes at the V-Wall, aimed at taking social and visible action against gender-based violence. The walk falls on the final day of the […]
Supermoons are the closest to earth. Photo Greg Higgins.
Supermoons are the closest to earth. Photo Greg Higgins. The moon was 30 percent brighter than normal. Photo: Sis Higgins. SKYWATCHERS across the region looked to the heavens last Tuesday night as the biggest and brightest moon of 2025 rose over the horizon. Amateur Mid North Coast astronomer Dennis Hughes explained to News Of The […]
Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch President Denis Lane (centre) was pleased with the large attendance at the Nambucca Heads Remembrance Day service. Photo: supplied.
Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch President Denis Lane (centre) was pleased with the large attendance at the Nambucca Heads Remembrance Day service. Photo: supplied. Soldiers from the 41st Battalion, The Royal NSW Regiment, provided the Catafalque Party at the Macksville Remembrance Day service. Photo: supplied. The Nambucca Heads Remembrance Day service was attended by over 130 […]
Sophie and her winning ceramics ‘Superstar Stacy and ‘Windy Wendy’. Photo: Sarah Jae, Photographer, Doula and Creative (via Facebook).
SOPHIE Lien has been recognised for her creativity and passion at this year’s Phoenix Art Prize 2025, held in Bowraville. The 22-year-old local artist won the Youth Category with her striking ceramic works of “Superstar Stacy” & “Windy Wendy.” The Phoenix Art Prize celebrates artists of all ages and abilities, providing an inclusive platform to […]
