NAIDOC Week 2021, with the theme Heal Country, is approaching quickly. Originally NAIDOC stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’. The Committee was once responsible for organising events to celebrate NAIDOC Week. According to the National NAIDOC…
TUESDAY June 15 2021, marked the official unveiling of the Macksville District Hospital. The celebration was a long time coming, with COVID-19 delaying this celebration for a year, but it was worth the wait. Member for Oxley Melinda Pavey…
A CLIMBING Workshop at Camp Nunguu is the latest activity offered to the community interested in protecting koala habitats and wildlife in general. Led by Peter ‘Peck’ Firth, an experienced climber and seasoned tree-sitting forest protector, Saturday’s (June 13)…
TEENAGERS are in for a treat as Nambucca Valley Council continues to upgrade the parks in the area. At Hennessy Tape Oval, Bowraville, near the playground, Council is working to improve the area for young people. Matt Leibrandt, Manager…
FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan says councils will be able to progress important road projects following the release of quarterly payments under Roads to Recovery program. Councils will use the funding to target specific local road maintenance. The…
THE Little Chicks from Bluebird Support Service attended the Macksville fire brigade on June 10 to learn about fire safety. The Little Chicks program is a branch of Bluebird Support Service and is available to all children with disabilities…
NEWS Of The Area spoke recently with Matt Leibrandt, Manager of Infrastructure Services for Nambucca Valley Council, regarding the concrete slab that has been laid at Bellwood Park, positioned to the left of the toilet blocks. In response to…
A NEW consent package is being developed for NSW schools, focusing on support for teachers and engagement with parents. NSW Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell announced the new suite of initiatives on Sunday 30 May as the first major…
FROM 11:30-2:30 on Friday 11 June the Youth Mobile Cafe will open for business at the Nambucca Valley Youth Services Centre. The Mobile Cafe is an important ‘real-life’ training situation for, “Youth to learn a range of hospitality and…
UNIMAGINABLE; a loved one goes off for their day and doesn’t return. Ever. It’s a true story that stirs the locals in Valla from the day it happened to the families of Tim ‘the Bream’ March, and his mate…