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…
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…
MACKSVILLE TAFE NSW student Luka Barnes, 19, is ‘sewing’ seeds of success in the Australian fashion industry after winning a place in the WorldSkills Australia Fashion Technology Regional Competition. Ms Barnes is now eligible to represent the North Region in…
MACKSVILLE High’s Andrew Sheridan visited NSW Parliament on 5 November, joining other students from across the state for discussions about democracy and the constitution. Andrew’s visit came as part of the 30th annual NSW Schools Constitutional Convention, which provided 100…
TAKYLA Hardes has been named the overall winner of the local Lions Youth of the Year program for 2024. This year’s final three contestants were Takyla and Anastasia Harris from Nambucca Heads High School, and Ruby Wood from Nambucca Valley…