FOR those who enjoy getting out on the water and soaking up the stunning surroundings of the bay, Port Stephens Outrigger Canoe Club (PSOCC) is offering a free Come and Try Day for those who wish to experience the ancient…
A GROUP of competitive paddlers from the Port Stephens region have returned from the 19th Australian Masters Games in Adelaide with a swag of medals. Local Dragon Boat stalwarts Andrew Downey and wife Debbie Downey of Taylors Beach, Brendan Jones…
FOOTBALL in the Northern NSW region continues to prosper with record participation numbers across all competitions in 2023. According to Northern NSW Football’s annual census, results have shown expanding growth which augurs well for the future of football in the…
THE Nambucca Youthie Cafe opened its van and its heart to the community last Friday evening, 20 October, to kick-off a special program that promised a hearty meal for everyone who came along. Officially labelled the ‘Friday Feed’, this initiative…
THE NVC Group are establishing a Consumer Advisory Committee and inviting aged care home residents, and residents’ chosen representatives, to be involved. NVC Group Executive Care Manager Moriah Resurreccion said she had high hopes for the new group and believed…
UNIQUE and top line performances continue to be presented at the Bowraville Theatre, with the unique sounds of the Novatones Harmony Chorus set to fill the iconic venue on Saturday 11 November. The Novatones Harmony Chorus is a group of…
LAST week was Anti-Poverty Week (15-21 October), with a focus this year on ending child poverty in Australia. This year has been particularly difficult for all Australians due to the cost-of-living crisis, but has been even harder for those already…
WITH water deliveries taking weeks to be filled, when Eungai Preschool realised they were out of water last week, staff feared the facility would have to close. “It’s very hard to cart enough water to flush toilets and wash hands…
THE Save Nambucca River Group, with grant funding from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), will partner with environmental charity OzGREEN to launch a citizen science water quality monitoring program. The volunteer-led initiative includes equipment purchase and training…
SAPPHIRE Stewart, a project officer with the Coffs Harbour Bypass team, has been announced as the 2023 Zonta International Women in STEM scholarship winner. The STEM scholarship encourages women to pursue education, career opportunities and leadership roles in STEM fields.…