FAITHFUL to a lasting tradition, Stuarts Point Men’s Shed hosted the 2024 festive season with a generous luncheon on Saturday 14 December. Invited guests, totalling 22, including five new members to swell the ranks, assembled around a long set of…
THE family of a talented Indigenous teenager who died unexpectedly still don’t know what their painful decision to exhume his body has achieved. Lewis “Buddy” Kelly had just bought a car and was set to travel overseas to play tennis…
THOUGH the weather outside was sweltering, Families gathered with anticipation swelling, Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The word was out,…
ON Friday evening, 13 December, families gathered for the annual Unkya Reserve (Eungai Creek) Christmas Carols which commenced in pleasant conditions at 5.30 pm. Along with performances by students from the Eungai Public School and the Nambucca Valley Band, the…
A GROUP of ShoreTrack attendees have secured roles with Express Coach Builders, highlighting the practical impacts of the local youth program. Since commencing operations just over four years ago, ShoreTrack has been changing lives by working with young people who…
NAMBUCCA Macksville Evening VIEW Club has been on a fundraising mission in recent months for the eight students they support through the Learning for Life program. The Smith Family’s Learning for Life initiative is an evidence-based program which works with…
THE Salvation Army Carols by Candlelight was held on Sunday 15 December at Macksville Park and with perfect skies and ambient temperatures, families flocked to enjoy the lively yearly Christmas singalong. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth…
THE most recent financial results from Nambucca Valley Council show surpluses in three major fund areas, according to General Manager Bede Spannagle in this year’s Annual Report. “The general fund delivered an operating surplus of $272,000, the water fund operating…
FOR over three decades, the Elly Stig Memorial Golf Day has been a cornerstone of community spirit in the Nambucca Valley. Organisers Ray Stig and Raelene Squires are once again preparing for this beloved event which will take place on…
NAMBUCCA Valley Council’s Chief Financial Officer Evan Webb presented two key documents at Council’s last general meeting of the year. The Annual Financial Statement and the Auditor’s Report reveal Council’s strong financial position, with increases in net assets, cash and…