A COMMUNITY venture supporting local growers and producers, the Eungai Creek Farmers Market is trialling new operating hours. Until recently, the market had been held every Friday from 2pm to 5pm at the Eungai District Soldiers Memorial Hall, Eungai Creek.…
PLANT lover Rachael White has stepped into the role of publicity officer with the Nambucca Valley Garden Club (NVGC). Rachael has been a member of the Garden Club for several years since relocating to the area from Sydney. Advertise with…
THE Mujaay Ganma Foundation has received a ute (utility vehicle) and lifetime maintenance through the efforts and donations of two Nambucca Valley councillors and their local businesses. Cr Jane Smith, owner of Nambucca Heads business Matilda’s, hosted the “Celebrating Country”…
WHEN Samantha Papworth presented Anne Sutton of the Nambucca Macksville Evening VIEW Club a container filled with nearly 900 crocheted squares, she carried with her a story of love, devotion, and her mother’s dream to comfort her grandchildren, even after…
FACING the challenges of inclement weather, the Nambucca Bowls Club hosted a Community Expo on Saturday 1 February. The event brought together local interest groups, charities and sporting organisations in a shared effort to strengthen community ties, boost volunteer numbers…
WHEN Bowraville Theatre Singers (BTS) Musical Director Lissa Argue retired last year, after 18 years at the helm, there was concern across the broader community that the immensely popular choir faced an uncertain future. Advertise with News of The Area…
THE Coastal Plant Propagation Centre, known as the Grassy Head Plant Nursery, will continue supporting local dune care groups in 2025, providing plants for land care revegetation. The nursery, which currently operates as a self-sufficient Crown Land Trust, was established…
ON Saturday, 25 January the Nambucca Valley 2025 National Celebration Day Awards ceremony took place in the presence of a large audience at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club. Nambucca Valley Council CEO Bede Spannagle performed the role of Master of…
THE Yarrahapinni Walkers Group are inviting more local residents to join them on their adventures in 2025. Rain or shine, this dedicated group of ramblers know the value of gentle exercise and the enjoyment found in the marvellous environments and…
NV COLLEGE has farewelled a class of Malaysian aged care students who found their way into the hearts of many in the Nambucca Valley community. The group were formally farewelled during a graduation ceremony on the completion of their practicum…