THE Australian Government has cracked down on nicotine vaping and e-cigarettes with new laws introduced mandating that these products can now only be obtained through a doctor’s prescription. As of 1 October 2021, you can no longer legally buy…
THE Coalition Government is supporting the return of live music, and Pat Conaghan Federal Member for Cowper has worked to ensure that Cowper is receiving its fair share of the more than $2.5 million in Federal funding, as part…
CUSTOMERS will have more reasons to celebrate catching up with friends and family this summer with two additional Dine & Discover vouchers up for grabs for NSW residents. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the expanded program will support residents across…
SCHOLARSHIPS for the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium’s music programs in 2022 are officially open, with a new scholarship on offer, specifically for classical music students in the Nambucca Valley region. Applications are invited from students who are looking to…
THE Community Transport Company has been recognised as a leading not-for-profit business by taking out the award for Outstanding Community Organisation in Business NSW’s Mid North Coast Awards held online recently. The Mid North Coast NSW Business Awards recognises growth,…
THE Nambucca Valley Bridge Club (NVBC) held a Presentation Day on Tuesday 12 October for players undertaking the club’s ‘Learn to Play Bridge Program’. Back in July, News Of The Area spoke with Program Presenter John Slade and Club…
HOW often have you seen a dead bat (flying-fox) hanging on power lines, or caught in a barbed wire fence or fruit tree netting? Few people realise that there could be a live baby still with its deceased mother.…
ARIA and three-time Golden Guitar nominee Angus Gill has teamed up with 2NVR Nambucca Radio presenter Vickiree Melouney to write a touching song about Vickiree’s grandmother entitled ‘The Apron’. The story is about Vickiree’s great grandmother Mabel, who was…
A $66 MILLION Alfresco Restart Package has been launched by the NSW Government to support businesses and communities recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. NSW Treasurer Matt Kean said, “Alfresco dining is not only a great way to dine, it’s…
THE Nambucca Heads Youthie has launched an after school Art Group for local youth. This will operate every Tuesday during Term 4, with the first session to be held on Tuesday 26 October, 3:30-4:30pm. The program is open for…