WORK to upgrade 284 streetlights to energy efficient technology began this week as part of a major energy efficiency project that will save hundreds of thousands in electricity bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the Nambucca Valley community. The…
THREE not-for-profits (NFPs) in the Nambucca Valley have received more than $107,000 in grants thanks to the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR), in partnership with Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF), through the Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) program.…
OVER 120 delighted patrons swarmed to the Golden Sands Tavern last Thursday night to attend Drag Queen Bingo hosted by Melbourne’s leading drag queen, Abril LaTrene, as a fundraising event for Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service Mid North Coast…
ON Sunday, 4 December you are invited to the Bowraville Theatre where the ever popular Bowraville Theatre Singers will present their Christmas Celebration. Lockdowns caused by the COVID pandemic has delayed the presentation of this show which has been in…
MACKSVILLE artist Alie M Arjaans is the December Artist of the Month at the Stringer Gallery, Ridge St, Nambucca Heads. Alie has been producing art for a number of years but this year has been studying Fine Arts part time…
IN September, News Of The Area reported that Valla Beach locals had come out in protest over Council’s rezoning of land officially known as Part Lot 45 Ocean View Drive, Valla Beach. This land is considered by many to be…
ALMOST thirteen years of painstaking work by the Utungun History Group came to fruition on Saturday, 19 November when a special service was held to mark the unveiling of a lasting memorial to honour those of the Utungun community who…
ENJOY some good old home cooking? The Macksville Lady Bowlers have organised a street stall on Thursday, 1 December, setting up in Wallace Street, Macksville (near the Newsagent) from 8am. A large assortment of home cooked goodies, or a range…
THE significant rainfall experienced during the year to date has impacted Council’s sewerage system in Macksville and caused a number of sewage overflows to the Nambucca River. This has affected the oyster industry and resulted in the EPA issuing Council…
THE State of the Climate 2022 report, released this week by CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology, has found changes to weather and climate extremes are happening at an increased pace across Australia. The report, released every two years, shows…