HIGH suicide rates and increasing cases of domestic and family violence were top of the agenda when Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan met the Lifeline North Coast management team in Coffs Harbour. Mr Conaghan, who is the Assistant Shadow…
FOR the first time in her storied history, the MV Tea Gardens Ferry appeared on the Tea Gardens Slipway on Marine Drive last week. The historic timber ferry, which has been gracing local waterways for decades, has traditionally been maintained…
THE Greens indicated their backing of the campaign of Nambucca Valley mayoral candidate and incumbent councillor David Jones at a small event on Sunday morning at Bellwood Park, Nambucca Heads. Around 30 people gathered to show their support for Mr…
THE expansion of Newcastle Airport’s terminal is progressing rapidly, on track for completion in mid-2025. With the concrete terminal structure almost complete, the immediate focus is on the installation of structural steel and a vaulted roof. Advertise with News of…
COFFS Harbour District Family History Society (CHDFHS) is celebrating 40 years of going down rabbit holes to find branches for family trees. Founded in 1984, the group was originally housed in the library next to the Civic Centre. Advertise with…
THERE is something undeniably likeable about the humble Volkswagen Beetle and its bigger sibling, the Kombi. The Nambucca Valley came alive last week with nearly 450 of the popular vehicles as the district played host to the 24th Volkswagen Spectacular.…
FURTHER refurbishment of the Karuah RSL Club is now ready to begin, following significant upgrades to dining facilities, function rooms, gaming areas and the main bar in recent years. “The first phase of the refurbishment of the club has now…
A BRAND new and state-of-the-art amenities building has been officially opened at Yulong Oval, Medowie. Designed in consultation with Port Hunter Touch Football, Medowie Football Club, and Medowie Cricket Club, the $2.6 million facility features modern amenities to cater to…
ONE of Nambucca Valley’s oldest continuing theatre groups, currently known as the Valley Performers, will present six performances at Macksville Ex-Services Club between 23 August and 7 September. “Four Wills and a Birthday will be presented as a theatre restaurant,…
STATE MP Gurmesh Singh and City of Coffs Harbour councillor Tony Judge presented vastly different viewpoints on the future of the Jetty Foreshores at a packed Boambee East Community Centre last Tuesday night. Hosted by the Coffs Coast Residents and…