THE most recent financial results from Nambucca Valley Council show surpluses in three major fund areas, according to General Manager Bede Spannagle in this year’s Annual Report. “The general fund delivered an operating surplus of $272,000, the water fund operating surplus was $383,000 and the sewer fund surplus was $559,000, the

AROUND 80 people attended a public meeting at the Nambucca RSL on Monday night to discuss the potential sale of Ivy Pacey House in Nambucca Heads, a facility currently owned by the Nambucca Seniors Citizens Club. The meeting was chaired by Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and State MP Michael Kemp,

SUCH was the excitement and quality of work at the Phoenix Gallery on Sunday afternoon, you could have been forgiven for thinking you were at a prestigious art auction in Paris or New York. Two talented NDIS-supported art groups - Artists in Action and Mud Warriors - put their best

GABBY Mobbs from Macksville Public School and Nevaeh Soper from Aldavilla Public School are among 14 students recognised for their contribution to Aboriginal education in NSW public schools at the 19th annual Nanga Mai Awards. Ten dedicated teachers, Aboriginal community leaders and identified schools were also acknowledged at the awards ceremony

THE Lions Club of Macksville hosted its Youth of the Year competition on Wednesday 27 November at the Macksville Ex-Services Club. The Lions are calling this year's competition a resounding success, drawing enthusiastic support from teachers, parents and friends. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your

NOW a familiar sight on the cycleways beside the Nambucca River, the local Rotary initiative known as Sunshine Wheels is brightening the days of those with compromised mobility. A special trike, fitted with a two person bench seat and powered by a Nambucca Valley Rotary Club volunteer, takes people on 40

ON Thursday 21 November cultural institutions from across New South Wales gathered at Paddington Town Hall to celebrate the 2024 IMAGinE Awards. At this year’s event, which recognises excellence in exhibitions, community engagement, and accessibility initiatives, Rachel Burns of the Nambucca Headland Museum received the prestigious Volunteer Achievement Award. Advertise with

THE Salvation Army’s annual Carols by Candlelight event will be held on Sunday 15 December at Macksville Park. From humble beginnings 37 years ago, when a small group of guitar-playing Salvation Army Nambucca River Church members letter-box-dropped to invite locals who wanted to sing some carols, the much-loved event has grown

MACKSVILLE High’s Andrew Sheridan visited NSW Parliament on 5 November, joining other students from across the state for discussions about democracy and the constitution. Andrew’s visit came as part of the 30th annual NSW Schools Constitutional Convention, which provided 100 year 11 students the chance to take part in engaging