SEPTEMBER 30 was ‘Save the Koala Day’ and conservation organisations have called on the State and Federal Governments to do more to protect koalas. The North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) is appealing to the NSW Government to stop approving core…
WHEN you enter the Valla Beach Market, you receive a colourful, hand-sewn bag known as the Boomerang Bag. Part of a world-wide movement to reduce plastic bags, these Boomerang Bags are made by an amazing group of volunteers at Riverside…
BELLINGEN Shire Council passed a motion at its 28 September meeting, six votes to one, to advocate for an end to logging of native forests to protect soils, water supply and the natural beauty of the area. Bellingen Shire councillor…
HOUSEHOLDS are being reminded these school holidays to use any outstanding Stay NSW and Parents NSW vouchers, with new figures revealing the programs have collectively added hundreds of millions of dollars to the State’s economy. Minister for Customer Service…
THE Country Women’s Association, Yarrahapinni Branch, invited the public to join them for their Latvian International Lunch on Thursday 15 September at the Stuarts Point Community Hall. Margaret Breust, local CWA chairperson, welcomed the guests and introduced Gail Kirby, dressed…
IT HAS never been easier to support the Nambucca Heads Lions Club and help the environment at the same time. Locals can choose to return eligible containers through Return and Earn and donate the 10 cent refund to the Nambucca…
HEAVY rain forced the decision by the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) committee to host the long-anticipated Stuarts Point Fun Day in the community hall rather than the sodden foreshore park, though the sun rose gloriously on the…
YOUNG people enjoying their school holidays in the Nambucca Valley had an opportunity to do something a little different this week when the Macksville Library hosted a free Drumming Workshop. Enabled by a grant under the NSW Government Holiday Break…
LAST Saturday night the town centre of Bowraville echoed with the sound gypsy, balkan, klezmer and latin music fused together and exploding from the stage during a gig that had the crowd up and dancing from start to finish. Hello…
STEPHEN Sheppard is the October Artist of the Month at the Stringer Gallery. Steve started doodling about 30 years ago. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981…