FRIDAY 19 July marked a combined four hour undertaking of bush regeneration on Grassy Headland. South West Rocks Dune Care participants, alongside 27 Environmental Management students from Newcastle University and the local Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) volunteering team, converged at the prominent headland at the designated 9.30am

ON Thursday 11 July the Nambucca Heads RSL sub-Branch hosted a Service of Commemoration formally recognising the end of Australian involvement in the conflict in Afghanistan. The service showed respect for the lives lost and wounds received by ADF personnel in Middle East conflicts (Iraq and Afghanistan), and honoured the service

THE Macksville-Scotts Head Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) have recently provided valuable support to a significant research project aimed at learning more about the lives and wellbeing of our precious marine turtles. NSW is home to a number of marine turtle species - such as Loggerhead, Hawksbill, Green and Leatherback turtles

NAMBUCCA Valley councillors have adopted key documents including the Annual Budget, Long Term Financial Plan and Revenue Policy for the 2024/25 period. “Council’s total estimated operating revenue during the 2024/25 financial year is $55.4 million with estimated operating expenditure being $50.4 million, providing for a small surplus of $29,000 for the

THE negative impact of irresponsible pet ownership has been in the spotlight locally in recent months. Now, pet owners, particularly those with small dogs, are calling for enclosed dog parks to be built in the Nambucca Valley. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message

THE natural beauty of the Nambucca Valley and its quaint towns and villages has long been a draw card for visitors and holiday makers. Most local businesses benefit from tourism dollars coming into the area and there are flow-on effects such as employment and investment in infrastructure. Advertise with News of The

ACTRESS, filmmaker, and regenerative farmer Rachel Ward has spoken out about the difficulties faced by small beef farmers across the state. Rachel owns a small farm at Taylors Arm in the Nambucca Valley, which she operates using regenerative practices to grow beef cattle. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's

AN ELECTION to determine the next Mayor and councillors of Nambucca Valley Council will be held on 14 September 2024, with registrations for candidates currently open. There are some important dates for prospective candidates to remember. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us.

NAMBUCCA Valley Council facilitated a Tourism Stakeholder Workshop at the Island Golf Club, Nambucca Heads on Tuesday 14 May. The workshop was intended to inform Council's new Tourism and Economic Development Strategy. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02)

THERE have been a number of occasions since the year 2000 where the nation has united in outrage about acts of vandalism targeting both the Shrine in Melbourne and the Hyde Park ANZAC Memorial in Sydney. This behavior was once considered the type of thing that only happens in the