BOWRAVILLE Central School (BCS) Year 12 student and School Captain, Isaiah MacDonald, has reaped the benefits of an exciting apprenticeship opportunity with an iconic local eatery. Isaiah recently reached a significant milestone when he officially signed up for an apprenticeship…
IN March 2024 residents of Grassy Head and surrounds were affronted by a lack of consultation from Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) over an upgrade to a local playground. A beach side area of temporary fencing was erected around native grasses…
AS an occasion for local youth to share and unpack the results of the recent Nambucca Valley Youth Survey, a 200-plus strong gathering converged at the Macksville High School Auditorium on Thursday 11 April for the full day ‘YOUth Speak’…
A TWO-MONTH art residency facilitated by Gumbaynggirr artist Chris Edwards for artist with disability Edward Barns at Phoenix School of Arts has resulted in an collaborative exhibition called ‘True Story’. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it…
DEAR Jasminda, MY son went overseas recently and returned with multiple broken bones from a mountain biking accident. I’m wondering about the best way to approach this so he doesn’t continue to engage in risky activities into the future. Josie…
AWARD winning local author Carrolline Rhodes believes there are two times in your life when convention does not apply. “The first is when you are a toddler – everyone will smile at your antics – and the second time is…
CHANGED configuration of the area of Nambucca Valley around 81 Kosekai Road would create a new road requiring a name and at last week’s Council meeting, three names were proposed for locals to consider: Wanbro, Dunggir and Mistake. Mayor Hoban…
GARY Nichols and Grant Nicholas of Nambucca Marine Rescue addressed Nambucca Valley Council at last Thursday’s council meeting regarding the need for dredging in the Nambucca River. “We can’t launch our boat 80 percent of the time. Advertise with News…
SATURDAYS four person Ambrose sponsored by Nambucca Valley Property was won by the Dale Brunsdon team including Paul Donges, Allan and Jake Clarke. Runners up were Mick and Phil Manning, Eddy Booth and Glen Gillon. Although these are fun days…
DEAR News Of The Area, HOW can the state government and our local state member say what is going to happen at the Jetty Foreshores, when the majority of the people of Coffs and the Coffs council does not want…