Cowper candidates talk regional healthcare WHILE an official date is yet to be confirmed, Australians will be heading to the polls for a Federal election before 17 May 2025. For the community to learn more about the candidates on offer,…
THE 60th anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Ride has been marked with the announcement of plaques to commemorate significant steps along the route. Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty David Harris were in Walgett…
A “COMMUNITY Crime Action Event” is set to take place at Kempsey Racecourse on Sunday, 23 February 2025 from 10:30am. Following last week’s $4 million funding announcement for diversionary programs in Kempsey, Member for Oxley Michael Kemp says now is…
FORMER Macksville student Kawana Crowe has been awarded the 2025 Dr Evelyn Scott Scholarship, receiving $20,000 towards her studies. Kawana, who is completing a Master of Biostatics at the University of Sydney, was recognised for her work “in uplifting fellow…
IT appears likely that Nambucca Valley Council will change the timing and frequency of its meetings in the coming weeks, after Councillor Jane Smith brought the matter forward at last Thursday’s meeting. Next week councillors will vote on a change…
NEIGHBOURHOOD Centres of Bellingen Shire (NCOBS) is staging a celebration of art during Youth Week 2025, 9 – 17 April, culminating in three exhibitions. NCOBS is the governing body of Bellingen Youth Hub, Dorrigo Youth Centre, Bellingen Nambucca Youth Service…
THE Mujaay Ganma Foundation has received a ute (utility vehicle) and lifetime maintenance through the efforts and donations of two Nambucca Valley councillors and their local businesses. Cr Jane Smith, owner of Nambucca Heads business Matilda’s, hosted the “Celebrating Country”…
THE Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years, bringing long-awaited financial relief to mortgage holders. As widely expected by economists and the market, the central bank’s board lowered the official…
THE Australian Workers Union (AWU) claims more than 9000 jobs will go in the hardwood industry if the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) is “imposed” on North Coast communities. Forestry workers met MPs at State Parliament last week to plead…
THE election campaign of Labor candidate Greg Vigors for the Federal seat of Cowper was launched on Tuesday, with an event at Sawtell SLSC featuring Senator Tim Ayres. While the Prime Minister has yet to call the election, Mr Vigors…