ACCLAIMED actor and director Rachel Ward will participate in local screenings and question-and-answer events ahead of the general theatre release of Rachel’s Farm in August, a documentary about her foray into regenerative farming on her Nambucca Valley property. Rachel will…
SUPPORTING volunteers who turn out to help in a crisis is a key focus of a new state government consultation. Communities across NSW regularly band together to support each other through volunteering with emergency services organisations such as the State…
TAFE NSW has developed its Certificate III course in production horticulture to provide additional skills for anyone wishing to learn how to grow and manage horticultural crops. A tractor-driving unit has been included in the course curriculum, along with learning…
UKULELE-strumming ecological educator-entertainer, Charlie Mgee, lead in the band, Formidable Vegetable, is coming to Bellingen’s Northbank Community Garden (NCG) on Sunday 16 July. “It’s our first gig in about three years and we’re excited,” Alison Heeley, Northbank Community Garden president,…
NAMBUCCA Valley’s campaign for ‘yes’ at the referendum got underway in Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads, last Saturday with a strong turnout of people from across the region ready to get active. The Nambucca Valley for Yes group is eager to…
THE chilling wind was no deterrent for a strong and lively gathering at the Stuarts Point Foreshore Reserve, Gumbaynggirr-Ngambaa Country, on Sunday 9 July, where dozens of locals and visitors converged to celebrate NAIDOC Week. With this year’s theme, ‘For…
BEING ready for storms, floods and marine tsunamis was the focus of first-response agencies when they came together recently at Coffs Harbour. Nambucca was well represented – representatives from RFBI, EACH, Open Arms Care and Australian Unity were at the…
STUARTS Point was bathed in sunshine as a troupe of flora-loving individuals gathered at the community hall on July 5 for the inaugural meeting of the Stuarts Point and District Garden Club (SPaDGC) . As gardeners’ thoughts turn to more…
ONE Mob Radio presented the Gumbaynggirr 2023 NAIDOC Week Concert, on Monday 3 July, a vibrant showcase of indigenous culture and talent. This year’s NAIDOC theme was ‘For Our Elders’, highlighting the wisdom and contributions of the community’s elders. Advertise…
BEATTIES Quality Furniture, the famous, family-owned furniture store in Nambucca Heads is celebrating 40 years in business. Looking back the founders, Elizabeth and Alan Beattie, couldn’t be more thankful they chose this Mid North Coast beachside town in 1983 when…