YOUNG Australians and veterans across the Mid North Coast can now apply for scholarships of up to $13,000 to cover the costs of an eligible vocational education and training (VET) qualification and internship. Round Four of the Morrison Government’s…
THE official Australia Day gathering for the Nambucca Valley this year took place at the Unkya Reserve, Eungai Creek. The theme for this year was ‘Reflect, Respect, Celebrate – We’re all part of the story’. A large number of…
THERE is an understandable misconception that the Nambucca Senior Citizens Centre is for the sole use of senior citizens. On Saturday 19 February the centre committee is hoping to correct that misconception by holding an Open Day to demonstrate…
THE Australian Government Department of Health National Shed Development Program’s new round of grants is open for applications, closing on 25 February 2022. Liz MacDonald, Shed Development, Australian Men’s Shed Association told News Of The Area, “The grants program…
PRIME Minister Scott Morrison recently announced $50 million to facilitate the long-term protection and recovery efforts for Australia’s koalas. He said the funding would bring together the best of the best researchers, land managers, veterinarians and citizen scientists to…
LA CASA Youth Service is opening the doors at the Nambucca Youthie for the return of their Art Group for Youth on Tuesday 8 February. The program, which ran during Term 4 2021 for the first time at the…
NAMBUCCA Valley Council honoured outstanding members of the local community at its National Celebration Day Awards held on 25 January at Nambucca Heads RSL Club. The Awards recognise outstanding achievements during the past year and contributions to the local…
APPLICATIONS under round two of the Coalition Government’s Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program will open on 28 January 2022. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud and Pat Conaghan Federal Member for Cowper said the Supporting…
MANY people would attest that Christine Hamilton has lived a remarkable life. Born and raised in Versailles, France, she later lived in Paris for a long time, where she studied art and met her future husband. They moved to…
THE NSW Government will extend current restrictions for another month as the State continues to take a measured response to managing COVID-19 with a focus on a safe return to school and restarting non-urgent elective surgery as soon as…