THE July announcement of $2.45 million for further improvements to the Nambucca River Foreshore Walk comes 36 years after locals had the idea to instal a “proper path” in the location. The concept of a Foreshore Walk began as…
IF having cancer wasn’t already hard enough, COVID-19 has added a layer of additional challenges for patients. There is the constant fear of contracting COVID-19, the isolation of no visitors with lockdown and the continual changes to hospital protocols.…
“I’M hoping we don’t have to do this online learning because it’ll put a lot of stress on people.” That was the message from HSC student Bryce Pike, echoing the thoughts of many Nambucca Valley students who endured remote…
89-YEAR-OLD Isabelle Hooper has accepted a mentoring and support role as Vice-president of BowraMacksville branch of the United Hospital Auxiliaries (UHA), after announcing she would stand down as its President. The branch’s recent AGM brought together committee members, fellow…
FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan has described the call that plunged the Nambucca Valley into a snap lockdown along with the rest of New South Wales as “necessary” but said the short notice provided was “especially tough” on…
THE National Cabinet’s Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Leasing has been re-introduced by the NSW Government. This mandates rent relief for eligible tenants impacted by COVID-19. Alongside this is the new Hardship Fund, providing a monthly grant of…
MR John Mills, an active Nambucca Valley resident, business owner, and Lions Club member, feels very strongly about the funds that have been raised from the selling of the Old Macksville Hospital land. “The 1.6 million should go towards…
MACKSVILLE’S Jenny Horton has set the blood donation record for the Mid North Coast with her 500th donation. Lifesaver Jenny has achieved the highest number of donations made by a female on the Mid North Coast, and is one…
LAUNCHING their first CD after a lifetime of playing music in pubs, clubs and many a muster, the McKay Brothers will release ‘That Brother Of Mine’ with a live performance at Macksville Ex Services Club on Father’s Day. Brothers…
REGIONAL Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) is an independent not for profit organisation, who are funded by Federal and State Government. In May RDAMNC opened an office in Macksville to develop and deliver local solutions for the Mid…