COFFS Harbour branch of the Australian Plants Society (APS) has organised a walk in honour of the late Frank Kennedy, a carer of the natural environment in and around Coffs Harbour. Mr Kennedy passed away in November 2024 at Mater…
DEAR News Of The Area, YOUR story (NOTA 24/1/25) on the “Knitting Nanna arrest” quotes Ms Degan as saying that “the law is rigid and unbending, but justice is a continuing struggle for what is right”. This is an example…
DEAR News Of The Area, I’VE been reflecting on Australia Day. Its significance has increasingly become associated with colonization and invasion, particularly following the bicentennial celebration in 1988. I believe we should focus on celebrating what it means to be…
DEAR News Of The Area, THE upcoming Federal election campaign has (unofficially) begun and we can expect much verbiage over the next few months with slogans repeated ad nauseam. Slogans are used to cement in voters minds a simple expression…
DEAR News Of The Area, AS a fellow candidate for the seat of Cowper, I fully support the call from independent candidate, Caz Heise for a respectful, constructive campaign. That respect must start with some positive leadership from all candidates…
WHEN Bowraville Theatre Singers (BTS) Musical Director Lissa Argue retired last year, after 18 years at the helm, there was concern across the broader community that the immensely popular choir faced an uncertain future. Advertise with News of The Area…
THE Nambucca Valley Women’s Business Network (NVWBN) enters its seventh year in a strong position after electing a new President and welcoming two new committee members. New President and one of the founding members of NVWBN, Libby Foster welcomes the…
THE Coastal Plant Propagation Centre, known as the Grassy Head Plant Nursery, will continue supporting local dune care groups in 2025, providing plants for land care revegetation. The nursery, which currently operates as a self-sufficient Crown Land Trust, was established…
ON Saturday, 25 January the Nambucca Valley 2025 National Celebration Day Awards ceremony took place in the presence of a large audience at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club. Nambucca Valley Council CEO Bede Spannagle performed the role of Master of…
FOR more than 20 years the Nambucca Youthie has served as a beacon of support for youth in the Nambucca Valley. Officially known as the Nambucca Valley Youth Services Centre, the small non-government organisation has delivered transformative programs, partnerships and…