NSW MARITIME held its first statewide compliance and safety blitz of the boating season over the Labour Day long weekend, spotlighting the need to check vessels and safety equipment, and double-check children’s life jackets before hitting the water. NSW Maritime…
LANDCARE, the Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) and the Grassy Head Bushcare Group have issued a call to action for community members to assist in the control of Bitou Bush currently smothering native species on the Grassy Head…
AUDREY Williams’ love of the Australian landscape will be on display as she exhibits her body of work, ‘Memories’, as the Nambucca Valley Art Council’s Feature Artist for October and November. In 2003 Audrey bought herself a campervan and took…
A THRONG of colourful folk were pleased to attend the award ceremony for the current Adelaide Swift Memorial Art Awards (ASMAA) held on the evening of Tuesday 26 September at South West Rocks. Adelaide Swift was a feisty lady, and…
EARLY Sunday morning, 24 September, the team of Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) volunteers and supporters were in a fun frenzy preparing for the annual Funday, this year renamed ‘Sunday Funday’, a celebration of spring and combined community…
THE recent motorcycle show, held by the Stuarts Point Men’s Shed on Saturday 9 September, proved to be a great success for the indefatigable members of the Yarrahapinni branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA). The strong support garnered by…
PETER Strong was CEO of the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA) for eleven years, and is well aware of the need for governments to consult directly with those whom their legislation will affect. Mr Strong, who appears…
NAMBUCCA Valley Landcare was pleased to host the ‘Rachel’s Farm’ supper on Saturday night, 16 September at Eungai Soldiers Memorial Hall, with locals and visitors gathering to enjoy a good old fashioned ‘bring a plate’ meal and the screening of…
VOLUNTEERS on board Marine Rescue NSW vessel Trial Bay 30 have returned two people and their disabled boat safely to shore. The boaters radioed Marine Rescue NSW just after 1.30am on Saturday September 23 after losing steering on their vessel.…
TELLING the incredible stories of the Nambucca Valley is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about. The NOTA launched in the Valley in May 2021, and is proud to keep locals up to date with the happenings of…