A FEW days before Easter a new sign appeared on the wire fence opposite the track leading down to North Valla beach. It came as no surprise to local residents who have become accustomed to seeing similar signs go…
THE Housing Matters Action Group (HMAG) is launching a series of videos featuring interviews with candidates for Cowper answering a set of housing-related questions, designed to be relevant to all Cowper residents who can register to receive the videos.…
A GROUP of Nambucca Valley art students have been guided over eight weeks to produce mixed media expressive works, under the leadership of Keir Jamieson. Acclaimed as an exceptional art teacher, Keir has enabled her class to apply skills…
RIGHT through May and into June, friends and groups all over the country are gathering in homes and halls to share morning tea and raise funds to make a difference for those affected by cancer. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea…
THE Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has estimated there are over 640,000 Veterans living in Australia. This group spans the generations from World War Two veterans to those still serving in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and more than…
AS the youngest of eight children, Shandra Ralph was always behind her older siblings when it came to family lore, but in the past few years she’s been doing some research and is amazed at the courage of her…
IN the wake of the recent North Coast flood devastation we have seen so many inspiring examples of the great Aussie spirit where we help our mates in need. Mid North Coast musician, the beautifully unique Heather Rose, has…
WHEN Bowraville Central School staff members Megan Cochrane and Mr Briggs had the innovative idea to turn an inadequate stair access into an open deck area, The Deck Café was born. The Deck Café was created to give Cert…
ON March 18, over 300 young people, families and Nambucca Valley community members enjoyed the premiere screening of the feature documentary, ‘Inspire U: Stories from the Valley’. Held at Nambucca Heads High School, the free film premiere event gave…
NEWS Of The Area was on hand for the opening of the great green wall of Bowraville on Tuesday 5 April. Thanks to the innovative ideas of Bowraville Central School teacher Lynden Briggs and a Sustainable Schools Grant, the…