CELEBRATING the power of children’s voices in shaping the way they want to be treated, the Nambucca Valley poster competition has announced the winners of its National Child Protection week activity. Mel Kemp, Bowraville’s St Mary’s School Child and…
1. ON 11/9/21 at about 9am Police arrested a 35-year-old man at a Bowraville address in relation to a domestic violence incident involving a 39-year-old woman. The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station for damaging property and…
THE Macksville Medical Centre, an approved Covid-19 vaccination provider, successfully opened a Pfizer clinic last week, and is now taking bookings. “Vaccine bookings are available for everyone in the community, not just current patients,” advises Tracey Cheers, Practice Manager.…
NAMBUCCA Valley Mayor Rhonda Hoban OAM is pleased to announce that Nambucca Valley Council is trialling a shared zone on Wallace Lane, Macksville. “The project is part of a state-wide program to test and pilot new and innovative ideas…
THE Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) has released figures that show rapid decline in koala populations. Their information shows that since 2018 koala numbers across Australia have reduced from populations of between 45,745 to 82,170 to a currently-estimated 32,065 to…
VALLA’s Barru Working Kelpies are live guests at Top Dog Film Festival, along with their handler, Scott Amon. “I was chuffed to be asked to bring in some of our team to add flavour to the Top Dog Film…
LOCALS are upset and astonished at the destruction that was caused on Friday, 17 September 2021 at the V-Wall. News Of The Area was contacted by a regular walker of the area on the morning of Saturday, 18 September…
DEAR Jasminda, I am in desperate need of a new hair colour. I am starting to resemble Pepe Le Pew, but I’ve never dyed my hair before. Any hints? Ms Petra L. Dear Petra, Isn’t it interesting that in…
THIS week Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has received an open letter signed by 22,338 Australians calling for safer pet food. The letter follows calls from the pet food industry and animal welfare groups for the introduction of mandatory…
BELLINGEN Shire councillor candidate Paul Hemphill has revealed his Labor team’s proposal for sound budgement management of Bellingen Shire Council and the team’s commitment to transparent planning, spending and reporting, if elected. Under the Labor team’s plans, Council…