REGULAR op shoppers will tell you there’s more to thrifting than saving money. It’s also about sustainability and, for some, the chance to stand out from the fast-fashion crowd. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for…
THE Coleman Smith Foundation’s Autumn 2025 funding round is now open, offering emerging sports stars the opportunity to win a cash boost to further their progress. The Foundation was set up in recognition of two local community icons for whom…
AROUND 50 Nambucca Valley residents met with representatives from Telstra, NBN and Optus at a public meeting at the Macksville Ex-Services Club on Wednesday, 19 February. Community members were asked to contribute their experiences with mobile communication difficulties in the…
THE Nambucca River Combined Probus Club held a membership drive at their Thursday, 20 February meeting. Gathering in the ‘Down Under Bar’ at the Nambucca Heads RSL, current members were asked to bring along a friend to enjoy morning tea,…
THE fallout continues from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure’s refusal of a Nambucca Valley Council proposal to change rules for intensive horticulture. As reported in NOTA last week, Council’s application to amend the Nambucca Local Environmental Plan…
SECOND-generation-oyster grower James Ford addressed Council at last Thursday’s general meeting with concerns of pollution in Beer Creek, Nambucca Heads, a tributary of the Nambucca River. Mr Ford told Council he had conducted his own investigations over the past few…
A COMMUNITY venture supporting local growers and producers, the Eungai Creek Farmers Market is trialling new operating hours. Until recently, the market had been held every Friday from 2pm to 5pm at the Eungai District Soldiers Memorial Hall, Eungai Creek.…
PLANT lover Rachael White has stepped into the role of publicity officer with the Nambucca Valley Garden Club (NVGC). Rachael has been a member of the Garden Club for several years since relocating to the area from Sydney. Advertise with…
A “COMMUNITY Crime Action Event” is set to take place at Kempsey Racecourse on Sunday, 23 February 2025 from 10:30am. Following last week’s $4 million funding announcement for diversionary programs in Kempsey, Member for Oxley Michael Kemp says now is…
FORMER Macksville student Kawana Crowe has been awarded the 2025 Dr Evelyn Scott Scholarship, receiving $20,000 towards her studies. Kawana, who is completing a Master of Biostatics at the University of Sydney, was recognised for her work “in uplifting fellow…