THE KALANG River Classic paddling race is back for 2023. After a successful inaugural event in 2021 which saw over 180 entries, followed by a Covid enforced hiatus in 2022, the Kalang River Dragon Boat Club organisers are pleased to…
SAILING starts back at Urunga Sail Training Club on Saturday 11 February 2023. The Club meets at 9 Bellingen Street, Urunga and newcomers are welcome. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us.…
AMONG the large crowd attending the 2023 Kempsey Shire Australia Day Awards held on Thursday 26 January at the Slim Dusty Centre in South Kempsey, were Stuarts Point ‘Local Hero’ nominees Chris Robinson, Tulsi Cutgajar, Marlene and James Hankey. In…
THE first feature artist of the year at the Stringer Gallery, Nambucca Heads is Celia Ramsay, whose exhibition focuses on Shorebirds and Seabirds. Celia takes inspiration for her painting from watching birds on the beach or along the river shallows.…
A TOTAL of $648,000 has been announced for the Nambucca Valley Phoenix across two major projects. The community operated not-for-profit will receive $347,000 through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund for an accessible carpark and entry to the Phoenix…
ON Sunday January 29, Steph Cooke, Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery, dropped in to visit Stuarts Point to announce a $300,000 grant in support of a project to protect the village from future flooding.…
THE Macksville Scotts Head Surf Lifesaving Club will receive $52,904 to repair damaged sections of the clubhouse interior. The project involves the removal of softwood wall cladding from inside the surf club hall which has been eaten by termites and…
THE Macksville Laneway Festival will take place on Saturday 11 March from 2pm to 10pm, with a packed programme of live performances, street art and workshops for the whole family. Event organiser Phil Nicholas from Events Delivered said, “The choice…
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has received an application for a Section 8.33 Review of Determination from Oscar Design and Construction Pty Ltd for DA 105/2022 at Lot 208 DP1270916 in Forest Road, Nambucca Heads. The proposal aims to develop six residential…
THE Macksville Ex-Services Club played host to the 2023 Nambucca Valley Council National Celebration Day Awards Ceremony on the evening of Wednesday 25 January. A large crowd attended the ceremony where so many wonderful locals were honoured for the volunteer…