THE 2019 fires which hit the Nambucca Valley hard gave so many in the community a deep and lasting appreciation of the work done by the Rural Fire Service (RFS). However, it is local governments’ funding of this State Government-managed…
DAWKINS Park, located opposite the Council Chambers in Macksville, next to the public library in Princess Street, is a centrepoint for the town. It is home to many birds, predominantly White Ibis, but few people can ever be seen picnicking…
ARSON Unit detectives have charged two men following an investigation into a deliberately lit bushfire in Nambucca State Forest. About 4.45pm on Sunday 7 January 2024, emergency services responded to a bushfire at Nambucca Heads. Advertise with News of The…
THE Nambucca Bowls Club was the go-to destination on the evening of Saturday 10 February as boot scooters of all ages gathered for a night of dancing and fun, all in support of a good cause. Known as the Boot…
WATER is a source of conflict for many in the Nambucca Valley, where farmers of all denominations rely on this life-giving asset. For others it represents the beauty of nature and the health of the local ecology. Advertise with News…
IN a generous gesture, on Saturday morning 3 February, the dedicated members of Stuarts Point Men’s Shed surreptitiously delivered a well fashioned outdoor picnic table to their favourite (only) local chemist shop on Marine Parade in Stuarts Point. After a…
ON Saturday evening, 27 January, a group of party-going youths converged on Scotts Head, damaging private property, a local business and public facilities. The alleged perpetrators were believed to be aged between sixteen and 22. Advertise with News of The…
A DRAMATIC two-day search for ‘paddle boarders’ thought to be missing at sea off Nambucca Heads concluded on Tuesday morning, with emergency services crews standing down after the two men were identified safe and well. At about 6:30pm on Monday…
ON Sunday 18 February at 2pm at an outdoor service on the grounds of Gleniffer Church, the Uniting Church Mid North Coast Presbytery will induct Reverend Dr Jason John into the unique role of ‘Forest Chaplain’. Although Jason has performed…
EACH year on 14 February many Australians reflect on the service to the nation of those who were called up to carry out a period of National Service. These National Servicemen were required by law to see out a period…