FOLLOWING calls for help from concerned locals and visitors, WIRES Mid North Coast branch has rescued four pelicans in recent weeks all needing veterinary assistance to remove fishing line and hooks from their legs, wings and stomachs. Discarded fishing…
HOMELESSNESS Week runs from 1-7 August 2021 and is a great time to think about what can be done for the homeless in our area. Nambucca Heads Big 4 Craft Group presented Mr Mark Tanner, Operations Manager for Hope…
THE region’s long-awaited local government elections have been postponed once again, due to the current outbreak of COVID-19 in parts of NSW. The Office of Local Government stated that the postponement has been made in response to the “escalating…
AS the completion date of June 30 for the cycleway project between Macksville and Nambucca came and went, there have been many questions raised by the community as to a time frame we can expect to see this major…
THE Lifetime Connect Wellness centre was established in 2020 being a space where seniors in the Nambucca Valley community can gather for a chat, socialise, share ideas and to experience new things. The Lifetime Connect Wellness Centre is located…
AS the Coffs Coast relaxes this week with the news of no known COVID-19 cases transmitted by a Sydney construction worker’s visit for work to the region many have been asking the following questions. How was it that a…
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has been restarted to explore the circumstances of the latest COVID-19 outbreak and its management by the state government – including the handling of restriction and lockdown measures, and how the pandemic will be managed…
OCTOGENARIAN Maureen Novis’ presidency of the Nambucca branch of the United Hospital Auxiliaries (UHA) of NSW has been recognised at their Annual General Meeting (AGM). While Ms Novis did not stand for President again this year she accepted nomination…
THE Town Hall Series is coming to Talarm Hall for the second of its intimate, artisanal music, art and feasting cultural events. Performing on the night will be Vena Klymo, a 24-year-old folk songstress who plays up and down…
VIEW (Voice, Interests, Education of Women) is a national women’s organisation who are a part of the Smith Family. They raise funds to create educational opportunities for young Australians in need. News Of The Area chatted with Club President,…