ARSON Unit detectives have charged two men following an investigation into a deliberately lit bushfire in Nambucca State Forest. About 4.45pm on Sunday 7 January 2024, emergency services responded to a bushfire at Nambucca Heads. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone

THE Nambucca Bowls Club was the go-to destination on the evening of Saturday 10 February as boot scooters of all ages gathered for a night of dancing and fun, all in support of a good cause. Known as the Boot Scootin Boogie Night, the event was organised as a fundraiser

WATER is a source of conflict for many in the Nambucca Valley, where farmers of all denominations rely on this life-giving asset. For others it represents the beauty of nature and the health of the local ecology. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us

IN a generous gesture, on Saturday morning 3 February, the dedicated members of Stuarts Point Men’s Shed surreptitiously delivered a well fashioned outdoor picnic table to their favourite (only) local chemist shop on Marine Parade in Stuarts Point. After a frenzied installation, spokesperson George Bambling announced the gift to busy and

ON Saturday evening, 27 January, a group of party-going youths converged on Scotts Head, damaging private property, a local business and public facilities. The alleged perpetrators were believed to be aged between sixteen and 22. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone

A DRAMATIC two-day search for ‘paddle boarders’ thought to be missing at sea off Nambucca Heads concluded on Tuesday morning, with emergency services crews standing down after the two men were identified safe and well. At about 6:30pm on Monday 5 February 2024, emergency services were called to Wellington Drive,

ON Sunday 18 February at 2pm at an outdoor service on the grounds of Gleniffer Church, the Uniting Church Mid North Coast Presbytery will induct Reverend Dr Jason John into the unique role of ‘Forest Chaplain’. Although Jason has performed the role since November last year, next Sunday will provide

EACH year on 14 February many Australians reflect on the service to the nation of those who were called up to carry out a period of National Service. These National Servicemen were required by law to see out a period of time in the armed services as the Government of the

LAST week Majestic Cinemas made the shock announcement they had appointed administrators to continue to trade the business, in the hope that a restructure will allow them to remain operational. The prominent regional cinema chain operates at sites in Nambucca Heads, Kempsey, Sawtell, Port Macquarie, Singleton, Inverell, Nelson Bay and

MR TERRENCE William Donovan, an advocate for Indigenous health and a dedicated community leader from Nambucca Heads, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division. This prestigious honour acknowledges Mr Donovan's exceptional service to the community, particularly in the field of Indigenous health. Advertise