WHAT would the almost-centenarian Alex Floyd have thought of Facebook being flooded with posthumous tributes to his achievements in the world of rainforest botany, his magical yet totally natural-to-him way with mentoring, and his sweet manner? On Monday 12 December…
ALEX Floyd, the father of rainforest botany in NSW, who died on Monday 12 December 2022 aged 96, has received outpourings of heartfelt respect for his work in botany, none more noteworthy than his co-founding of the North Coast Regional…
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BELLINGEN Shire Council and Nambucca Valley Shire Council were each the subject of less than six official complaints relating to councillor conduct to the Office of Local Government in the 2019-21 period, fewer than neighbouring councils, according to an independent…
VALLA Expressions is showcasing its sixth annual art exhibition at Valla Beach, running from January 7 to 15 2023. Each year a great mix of artists come together to present some amazing work. Advertise with News of The Area today.…
LOVELY potted Norfolk Pines make great Christmas Trees but as one Macksville family found out, your tree will soon outgrow its original purpose. In 1984, born and breed Nambucca Valley man Merv Lynch pined for a live Christmas tree for…
THE Stuarts Point Men’s Shed marked the 2022 festive season with a lavish luncheon held at the shed on Saturday 9 December. Reflecting on another successful year of projects, which included refurbishing timber outdoor seating for the Stuarts Point Workers…
‘SUMMER BREAK’, a local youth arts program will be holding free circus activities at the Stuarts Point Reserve (or the Community Hall in the event of wet weather) and Scotts Head Reserve (or if wet, the Community Centre) during the…
STUARTS Point RSL sub-Branch were pleased to see the recent rains subside in time for their Christmas celebrations, held on Sunday 11 December in the undercover barbeque area adjacent to the greens of the Stuarts Point Workers Recreation and Bowls…