POWER planners have found nuclear energy does not stack up for Australia even after considering new parameters, with large-scale solar and big batteries still the lowest-cost option. In an official update released on Monday, as the federal opposition prepares to…
NEW wanding laws that target the illegal possession of knives, aim to reduce knife crime and boost community safety came into effect in NSW on Monday. Under the powers, modelled on Queensland’s Jack’s Law, police will be able to use…
AUSTRALIANS are worse off today than they were three years ago, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers argues they would be mired in even more economic misery under the coalition. Living standards, measured by real disposable income per capita, have fallen more…
THE STATE Government has announced $50 million in grants for initiatives that promote regional economic development and support employment creation and retention. Businesses, consortiums, local governments, associations, Aboriginal corporations, not for profits and other eligible applicants are encouraged to apply…
NAMBUCCA Valley Council discussed options for improving the access to Stuart Island, Nambucca Heads at its 28 November meeting. Geoff Harris from the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club addressed Council with details of the problems faced due to flooding of…
SUCH was the excitement and quality of work at the Phoenix Gallery on Sunday afternoon, you could have been forgiven for thinking you were at a prestigious art auction in Paris or New York. Two talented NDIS-supported art groups –…
GABBY Mobbs from Macksville Public School and Nevaeh Soper from Aldavilla Public School are among 14 students recognised for their contribution to Aboriginal education in NSW public schools at the 19th annual Nanga Mai Awards. Ten dedicated teachers, Aboriginal community…
LOCK the Nambucca Valley are keeping a close eye on mining company Trigg Minerals, who have identified the Nambucca Valley as key to their antimony exploration efforts. Trigg’s previous exploration efforts have centred around the Wild Cattle Creek antimony deposit…
STUDENTS in the Nambucca Valley have a unique opportunity to receive financial support for their senior schooling through the Frank Partridge VC Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship, administered by Nambucca Valley Council with support from its National Celebration Day Committee, honours…
BELLINGEN Shire Council has announced the recipients of the Community Grants Program for Round 2 of the 2024/25 financial year. At the recent Ordinary Council meeting, Council approved a total of $20,544 in grant funding across three funds: the Community…