COMMENDED for brave conduct, Tim Thorncraft has received an Australian Bravery Decoration for rescuing his neighbour from a vehicle about to fall off a cliff in Kalang on 24 September 2021. Announced by the Governor-General, the awards recognise acts of…
THE NSW Seniors Festival runs from 11-24 March and celebrates the role and contributions of older adults to our local communities. It is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere, with over 500,000 people getting involved each year.…
BOWRAVILLE Central School has been identified as one of 100 schools across the state who will receive a new public preschool as a part of the NSW Government’s first steps toward universal preschools. The move will double the number of…
WITH youth crime seemingly on the rise across the nation it is increasingly evident that the Nambucca Valley is not immune. Angry locals have been in touch with News Of The Area, pointing out that they are fed-up with acts…
COMMUNITY activism is a popular pastime for many Australians. Over the past decade, thousands of community activist groups have come together over various causes from the environment to Covid measures, mining operations, river health and intensive farming practices to name…
LOCAL resident and prominent anti-blueberry farming activist Raewyn Macky addressed last week’s Nambucca Valley Council meeting at the Utungun Community Hall, raising the topic of chemical use in intensive agricultural operations. Ms Macky is concerned about the use and over-use…
ON Friday 15 March, the funeral of Uncle Trevor Ballangarry, a sitting Nambucca Valley councillor and Gumbaynggirr Elder, was held at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Macksville. More than 200 people attended the service, including members of the Nambucca Valley…
A PARTNERSHIP of agencies will undertake weed control work in important ecological areas within the Nambucca Valley over the next three years. Forestry Corporation has partnered with Nambucca Valley Council, Nambucca Heads Local Aboriginal Land Council and Reflections Holiday Parks…
ROAD Action Group spokesperson Julie Gooch addressed Nambucca Valley Council at its meeting last Thursday at the Utungun Community Centre to provide an update on the group’s progress and to bring attention to several Council projects which currently remain incomplete.…
A RURAL Fire Service (RFS) aerial patrol from Red Rock to South West Rocks has taken on board a surf lifesaver to look out for rips and dangerous surf conditions, isolated swimmers and other threats such as sharks. Covering 100…