IT is now just three weeks until the Local Government Elections for Nambucca Valley Council on Saturday December 4. Accordingly, the Nambucca Valley Branch of NSW Farmers in conjunction with The Macksville and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
LOCALS joined surfers from around the country in a show of solidarity to Zenadh Kes (the Torres Strait Islands), attending a Paddle Out on Sunday morning at Scotts Head point. Nationwide organisers Surfers For Climate say Torres Strait Islanders…
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has resolved to support the reclassification of a small portion of public land in Valla Beach from Community Land to Operational Land for future development, 4 votes to 3. The area of land is at Lot…
THE Coffs Coast Waste Audit results are in and reveal the need to improve our waste disposal at the home level to reduce what is sent to landfill. The results show that almost 40 percent of the items going…
CONSTRUCTION company Buildonix Australia has received a $840,000 grant allowing it to construct a manufacturing facility for its construction system components in Coffs Harbour. The Regional Job Creation Fund grant will equate to creating 42 sustainable full-time jobs. Advertise…
NAMBUCCA Valley Council is looking for property owners and managers who would like financial assistance from Council and the NSW Government to carry out conservation and maintenance work on their heritage properties. Through assistance from the NSW Government, Council…
A REGIONAL Banking Taskforce established by the Liberal and Nationals Government will bring welcome focus on the impact of bank branch closures on regional communities. Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said changes to banking had noticeable effects throughout…
NAMBUCCA Valley residents are being encouraged to vote early at the upcoming local government election, with all voters now eligible to vote before the Saturday 4 December election day and expanded eligibility for postal voting. NSW Electoral Commissioner John…
SCOTTS Head Gardeners are meeting to discuss the approval of Community Garden plots in West Street next to the Sporting Oval. Nambucca Valley Council has given unanimous approval for the site, with questions around the existing sewerage pipes on…
EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open for Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Programme, giving local governing bodies and community groups an opportunity to nominate projects for grants of up to $20,000. Pat Conaghan, Federal Member for Cowper, said…