LAST Saturday, Federal Election Day, saw the Federal Government change in what British comedian John Cleese described as “a civilised hand-over of power” that is the envy of many other countries. Nationals candidate Pat Conaghan claimed victory in Cowper on…
COULD YOU be the person who will make a difference this week? The Community Transport Co is looking for volunteer drivers in the Nambucca and Macksville area who are available for as little as one day a week. Active people…
– ON 13/5/22 Police arrested two men at North Macksville following a vehicle stop. Police seized a quantity of drugs and a prohibited weapon during a search. Both men were charged at Macksville Police Station. The 28-year-old male driver was…
NEXT week the NSW Government’s ban on lightweight plastic bags will come into force, with further bans to come later this year. Minister for Environment James Griffin said, “I think all of us can see the impact plastic pollution is…
WITH an Order of Australia Medal for services to international relations, particularly as a rural development adviser in Cambodia, Charles Davis OAM comes with a lifetime of experience to share with the community in his new role as Vice President…
MUSIC in the Regions performers, celebrated guitarist Andrew Blanch and harpist Emily Granger, brought their Suite mágica performance to the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club and the Bowraville Theatre recently. Emily told News Of The Area about their time in…
1. ON 12 May Police arrested a 65-year-old Macksville man for Contravene Prohibition Order. The accused man was charged at Macksville Police Station and refused bail to appear before Macksville Local Court the same date. The accused was remanded in…
‘CHANGING Directions’, an exhibition of works from Nambucca artist Lorraine Francis, is on display at the Stringer Gallery, Nambucca Heads from Tuesday 31 May to Saturday 2 July. Lorraine will present a vibrant display of two-dimensional works on canvas and…
NATIONAL Volunteer Week is held across Australia each year to give communities the opportunity to acknowledge and thank that huge army of people who give their time, energy and expertise, along with a big share of their emotions, to…
FOR the first time ever, The Faulty Towers Dining Experience is coming to Macksville. The Macksville ex-Services Club, on Friday June 3, will be the host to an interactive theatrical event where the audience is immersed in the insanity and…