SCAMMERS are attempting to take advantage of the recent storms and the community’s increased vulnerability. The National Broadband Network (nbn) is one of the companies urging everyone to remain vigilant for unsolicited phone calls or messages. Advertise with News of…
EARLY campaigning ahead of a federal election is giving insight into what voters will be pitched, with energy and leadership quality dominating the discussion. The political tussle last week largely focused on respective energy policies with Anthony Albanese and Peter…
THE Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) is reflecting on a “busy” 2024, and preparing to tackle more local projects in 2025. SPaDCO Chairperson Mary-Lou Lewis provided NOTA with a commentary of the activities the organisation undertook during 2024.…
THE hard work and dedication of Bowraville Central School’s (BCS) Cattle Team paid off at the recent 2024 Dorrigo Show, where they scooped a number of great placings across several categories in both beef and dairy cattle competitions. In the…
FORMER NRL star Corey Payne has been announced as the Australia Day Ambassador for Nambucca Valley Council. Mr Payne, who played over 130 matches for the Bulldogs, Tigers, and Dragons, is the founder of the Future Direction Network, championing education…
RECENT scientific research shows that selective native forest logging has had no effect on koala populations, according to State Member for Oxley Michael Kemp. Mr Kemp spoke to NOTA about footage recently released of Dr Brad Law of the Department…
COMMUNITY groups across the Cowper electorate can now apply for Federal Government grants to upgrade and improve their facilities and resources. Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said $150,000 has been allocated to upgrade local community infrastructure through round eight…
UPTOWN Nambucca Heads has become the focal for a cutting-edge arts project. Keep an eye out around the main drag for a rather unusual character, Gary the Dolphin, strolling around with a microphone in hand sidling up to people for…
MORE than 200 community members rallied at the NSW Forestry Corporation’s offices in Coffs Harbour early this week, arguing that the State Government has broken its promise by delaying the creation of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). The plan…
MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp says he has received assurances from Transport for NSW that road safety improvement works at the intersection of Giinagay Way and Valla Beach Road will be carried out by mid-February. In a statement to media…