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Business Support Services event makes great connections in Nambucca Valley

Local business coach, Julie Humphris, was a keynote speaker at the event. Photo: Nambucca Valley Council. The event was hosted at the TAFE Connected Learning Centre at Nambucca Heads. Photo: Nambucca Valley Council. Pictured catching up at Wednesday morning’s business networking event are, front left, Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, and, front right, Mandy Dawkins […]

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St Mary’s Primary School, Bowraville offers fee-free year for new and existing students in 2027

St Mary’s Assistant Principal, Jane Paton; Principal, Amy Chapman and Sharon De Dassel, Education Support Officer. Photo: Sharon Jane. The Peace Garden at St Mary’s Primary School, Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. St Mary’s welcomes all students free for 2027. Photo: Sharon Jane. BOWRAVILLE’S St Mary’s Primary School will not charge fees during 2027 thanks to […]

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Andy reaches WA border after year on the road

Andy bumped into Lullaby from Lismore on the Eyre Highway. Andy parks his cart at the end of a gruelling day. The highway is busy and edged with gravel, making conditions tough. The Bunda Cliffs along the Great Australian Bight were a beautiful sight. ANDY Stewart has reached the Western Australian border, and after a […]

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Bellingen and Dorrigo pools open for summer season

REFRESHED lane markings and updated pool furniture are in place at Bellingen and Dorrigo pools, which have thrown open the gates for the 2026-27 summer season. “We have been preparing both swim centres for reopening, including refreshing lane markings, updating pool furniture and generally tidying other areas around the pools,” said Brad Paterson, Community Aquatics […]

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Nambucca Valley Council invites residents to have their say on draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan

NAMBUCCA Valley Council (NVC) has drafted a plan charting its commitment to creating a more accessible and inclusive community. NVC Councillors resolved to place the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2027-2031 on public exhibition at the September Ordinary Meeting of Council. Community members can have their say on the draft plan until 5pm on 23 […]

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Starving, thirsty flying foxes are dying in droves

A MASS starvation event is killing flying foxes across large tracts of NSW. Residents across the state are taking to social media to report uncharacteristic daytime behaviour and close suburban encounters with the flying mammals as they desperately search for food and water. The Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) recently shared news of […]

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Djarii Markets to celebrate First Nations culture and creativity in Taree

FIRST Nations artists, makers and producers will take centre stage at the inaugural Djarii Markets in Taree on Saturday, 10 October. Presented by Reconciliation Taree and Manning Regional Art Gallery, the event will celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creativity, entrepreneurship and cultural strength. Reconciliation Taree secretary Kate Everingham said the markets were inspired by […]

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Drag-ens 48th week-long annual Valla Hot Rod Run attracts gleaming visitors to Nambucca Valley

Hot Rod lineup in front of Bowraville HealthOne. Photo: Zephyr Colman. Nambucca Valley Mayor, Gary Lee at Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Wyong’s Jason O’Bryan with his 1924 Graham Brothers truck at Bowraville. Photo: Sharon Jane. Jason O’Bryan’s 1924 Graham Brothers truck at Bowraville. Photo: Jemima Colman. Jo Byrne from Sunshine […]

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Transgrid’s bushfire prevention work complete

WITH much of Australia bracing for heightened bushfire danger this summer and authorities calling for early preparations for the season ahead, Transgrid has completed its bushfire prevention throughout NSW. Transgrid’s transmission network spans 12,200km and its prevention work included extensive surveys, inspections and preventative maintenance. About half of Transgrid’s annual maintenance expenditure is directed to […]

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Nambucca and Coffs councils back push for action on worker exploitation

NAMBUCCA Valley and Coffs City councils have affirmed their commitment – and alignment with community mood – to relieve the inhumane conditions facing temporary farm workers in the region. Last week Council unanimously supported a motion, moved by Councillor Tony Judge, to work with Nambucca Valley Council to submit a motion on addressing modern slavery […]