DEAR News Of The Area, I AM writing with deep concern for the continuing logging and intensive “harvesting” of mature and high-quality trees of native forests in Australia and, in particular, in the Conglomerate State Forest and Ellis State Forest…
DEAR News Of The Area, ‘Think Global, Act Local’: This slogan describes the actions of Valla Beach residents opposing the decision by Nambucca Valley Council to reclassify Part Lot 45 Ocean View Drive from community to operational, allowing it to…
● ON 2/9/22 Police arrested a 37-year-old man at a Thumb Creek address following investigations related to the breach of an AVO. The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and refused bail to appear before Coffs Harbour Local…
LAST Saturday the Phoenix Galley was all geared up to play host to the Munki Art Exhibition and community connect day. Munki is a Mid North Coast artist whose talents stretch over many mediums, attracting visitors from interstate to view…
THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) turned 100 this year and this milestone is being formally recognised by CWA Branches all over the country in a variety of ways. The CWA was formed at a time when women in rural areas…
HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters) in partnership with Lifetime Connect brought cyber safety consultant Angie Derrett to the Nambucca Valley to run workshops with parents and students at several schools this month. Workshops were facilitated at Medlow…
NAMBUCCA Valley Council’s Structures Team has completed the stairs to the recently constructed Hyland Park footbridge and they are now open to the public. This project was funded by the NSW State Government through the 2019/20 Coastal and Estuary Management…
THE Nambucca Valley’s most acclaimed cultural export, rapper/singer/songwriter Tasman Keith, came home last weekend and shook the foundations of the Bowraville Theatre with a sold out show that totally lived up to expectations. As well as delivering concert goers favourites…
MACKSVILLE Music Muster bookings are filling up as the week-long live music festival gets closer to kicking off. Held from 1-7 November at Macksville Showgrounds, this year’s event is a tribute to Glen Albrecht who recently passed away after a…
A DAY at the beach with your family is arguably the most Aussie way we can spend our time. Although we love our beaches, we know that conditions in the surf can be unpredictable and we must take care and…