HOLIDAY-MAKERS hitting the road this summer are being reminded to keep an eye out for exotic pests that may be hitching a ride, to help protect our $23.1 billion agricultural industry. Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said everyone can play…
THE Regional Australia Institute (RAI) says increasing overseas migration will be vital to the growth and sustainability of regional Australia following the release of the 2022 Population Statement last Friday from the Centre for Population. RAI CEO, Liz Ritchie, welcomes…
POLICE are appealing for assistance from the community to locate a man wanted on outstanding warrants. Ashley Whatmough, aged 42, is wanted on outstanding arrest warrants for traffic and domestic violence offences. Officers from Mid North Coast Police District have…
THE final ‘Funkya at Unkya’ Market for 2022 was held on Sunday 11 December in blissful sunshine with smooth entertainment delivered by the ‘Haig Brothers’. With many Christmas shopping needs catered for, visitors enjoyed strolling through the pine lined avenue…
THE Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is issuing a reminder to passengers of commercial vessels ahead of the busy summer tourism period. “You jump, you pay,” AMSA A/g Executive Director of Operations, Evan Boyle, said. Advertise with News of The…
A CHEQUE for $1000 was recently presented to Jenny Zirkler, representing the Nambucca Valley Parkinson’s Support group, from the bowlers from Nambucca Heads Bowling Club. The local bowlers held a fundraiser day and were very pleased to be able to…
NAMBUCCA Macksville Evening VIEW Club would like to thank the community for supporting the club through the purchase of tickets in the recent Christmas raffle. The raffle was drawn by Director Ken Walker at the Macksville Ex-Services Club on Friday…
GOLFER Brad Fortescue likes to take a challenge to the next level, and he did so on Friday 16 December while raising money for Cancer Council’s The Longest Day. While most of the 3800 participants around the nation were playing…
A NEW roof for the Nambucca Valley Phoenix Ceramics Yurt and Kitchen at Bowraville has been made possible through a $25,000 Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) Rebuilding Futures grant. Pippa Tabone, Coordinator at Bowraville Ceramics Yurt, told News…
NAMBUCCA Valley Writers’ Group launched their most recent anthology, ’33 in 22’, on Saturday December 10. President Roby Aiken, anthology contributor and author of ‘The Traders’ Series’ and ‘A Town Called Crazy’, opened the launch with a brief history of…