THE Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has estimated there are over 640,000 Veterans living in Australia. This group spans the generations from World War Two veterans to those still serving in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and more than…
CAZ Heise, the Independent candidate for Cowper, is calling for the creation of a dedicated National Emergency Response Force, resourced with a fleet of specialised aerial fire-fighting units, to address what she calls the biggest threat to everyday people…
AS the youngest of eight children, Shandra Ralph was always behind her older siblings when it came to family lore, but in the past few years she’s been doing some research and is amazed at the courage of her…
STUARTS Point And District Community Organisation (Spadco) have been approved $34,800 in funding through the Preparing Australian Communities Program, to improve the area’s resilience to natural disasters. The Preparing Australian Communities Program – Local stream is the first tranche…
IN the wake of the recent North Coast flood devastation we have seen so many inspiring examples of the great Aussie spirit where we help our mates in need. Mid North Coast musician, the beautifully unique Heather Rose, has…
WHEN Bowraville Central School staff members Megan Cochrane and Mr Briggs had the innovative idea to turn an inadequate stair access into an open deck area, The Deck Café was born. The Deck Café was created to give Cert…
A WEEKEND of rock and roll dance, classic cars and lively music comes to Nambucca Heads RSL Club on the weekend of April 29, 30 and May 1. Rock and roll returns to Nambucca Heads in April, with a…
THE Coalition Government has announced an investment of more than $5 million for the Kalang Road Reconstruction and Upgrade, under the Remote Roads Upgrade Program (RRUP). Upgrades to Kalang Road are set to include more than six kilometres of…
IN 2017, the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) Collective toured to Bellingen to celebrate a ten-year partnership with the Bellingen Youth Orchestra (BYO). On that tour was a young violinist by the name of Ben Adler. As a member of…
ON March 18, over 300 young people, families and Nambucca Valley community members enjoyed the premiere screening of the feature documentary, ‘Inspire U: Stories from the Valley’. Held at Nambucca Heads High School, the free film premiere event gave…