THE Lions Club of Macksville hosted its Youth of the Year competition on Wednesday 27 November at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. The Lions are calling this year’s competition a resounding success, drawing enthusiastic support from teachers, parents and friends. Advertise…
CHRISTMAS fun is usually aimed at children but there are many seniors and adults in disability care who could use some cheering up this Christmas season, so thought Macksville Ex-Services Club CEO Judy Ward. That is why, this Christmas, the…
THE Nambucca Senior Citizens Committee (Nambucca Seniors) has hit back at suggestions the club did not investigate all options before listing Ivey Pacey House in Nambucca Heads for sale. “I find it offensive to be told that this doesn’t pass…
NOW a familiar sight on the cycleways beside the Nambucca River, the local Rotary initiative known as Sunshine Wheels is brightening the days of those with compromised mobility. A special trike, fitted with a two person bench seat and powered…
THE district’s visual art scene is buzzing with anticipation as Art with Heart Nambucca Valley prepares for the opening of their annual art exhibition. The exhibition, “Celebrating Nature”, will showcase the talents of local artists with disabilities and open at…
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has voted to allocate $17 million dollars to fund construction of water and sewerage infrastructure for the Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) project. Council owns a 54 hectare (ha) landholding within the broader VUGA precinct. Advertise with…
A $63 MILLION promise to build one new ambulance helicopter base a year in regional NSW has not really got off the ground 21 months in. Labor promised before the 2023 election to build three new helicopter ambulance bases in…
“HAVE the koala wars been reignited?” That is the question from NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe after three north coast National Party MPs raised issues with the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) consultation process during a press conference in Coffs…
ON Thursday 21 November cultural institutions from across New South Wales gathered at Paddington Town Hall to celebrate the 2024 IMAGinE Awards. At this year’s event, which recognises excellence in exhibitions, community engagement, and accessibility initiatives, Rachel Burns of the…
THE Salvation Army’s annual Carols by Candlelight event will be held on Sunday 15 December at Macksville Park. From humble beginnings 37 years ago, when a small group of guitar-playing Salvation Army Nambucca River Church members letter-box-dropped to invite locals…