A NEW online survey is seeking views on how Australians’ living in regional, rural or remote areas access news as part of a federal parliamentary inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and…
THERE will be a public meeting of the Scotts Head Community Group (SHCG) on Tuesday 25 January to discuss the proposed Ingenia Lifestyle development at 11 Ocean Ridge Road, Way Way. Ingenia Lifestyle is a leading owner and developer…
RIO CARNIVAL comes to Bowraville in the most fabulous way on Saturday 5 February 2022 with a fundraiser for the iconic Bowraville Theatre. It is no secret the performing arts sector has been severely affected by the pandemic and…
THE 28th Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day proved another success, with 134 golfers showing their expertise and flair on the golf course. Co-organiser Raelene Squires told News Of The Area, “The clouds parted on Sunday 2 January, and what…
JAN Allsopp is the chosen artist for Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery’s first exhibition of the year. It was a move to her beloved family holiday home at Valla Beach that inspired a trajectory to a new approach to her…
VALLA Expressions Art Show opened its doors for the fifth year in a row on Saturday 1 January, running until Sunday 9 January 2022 at the Valla Beach Hall. Ten local artists’ works were featured at the art show.…
NAMBUCCA Valley Radio 105.9fm will kick off its iconic Studio 3 Live Broadcasts for 2022 with a very special guest, the multi-genre maestro Heather Rose. If you are a lover of pop, blues, jazz, country or even classical music…
OUR native wildlife is the theme of the latest Art with Heart Exhibition ‘Wildlife’, which opened Saturday 18 December at the Phoenix Gallery, Bowraville. A pageant of colours is displayed in the works of art depicting an assortment of…
TAYLORS ARM has become home to an ever-transitioning number of animals requiring rescue, care and then rehoming. This year, Jencie Martin and her husband, Jason, founded Burrapine Brumby, Horse & Livestock assisted by son Clay. “Our aim is to…
FOR visitors to the beautiful Nambucca Valley and for locals who are looking for something a little different to do over the holiday season here is an option that is fun and very educational at the same time. Why…