The event marked 35 years of Clean Up Australia Days, the nationwide project which has seen thousands of tonnes of rubbish removed from waterways, parks and other public sites.

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Nambucca Valley Councillors Dr Ljubov Simson and David Jones braved the end-of-summer heat to remove rubbish from the region’s landmark, the Nambucca River.

“Bellwood is a great family location but the types of rubbish we picked up today included cigarette butts and party residue,” Councillor Simson commented to 2NVR host Donna Collins.

“When we come out into nature, I believe we don’t always think about the impact we are making on the environment,” she said.

Councillor Simson said she would like the community to engage in an active discussion about managing waste.

Some rubbish uncovered by the volunteers was particularly surprising.

“Well done to Sofia, Mateo and David for retrieving an enormous tractor tyre,” said Elizabeth Newman, Project Officer for Nambucca Riverwatch.

“How did this enter our Nambucca River?”

2NVR’s Donna Collins broadcast a radio segment from the clean-up event.

Numerous local guests were interviewed including Nambucca Nippers president Darren Adler and Georgette Allen of the Nambucca Valley Conservation Association, who spoke about the dangers of commercial waste entering waterways through activities such as mining.

Ms Newman commended the hard work of volunteers and family groups who traversed Stuart Island, Island Golf Club car park, Bellwood Park and along the river foreshore to fill large sacks for disposal.

By Ned COWIE