THE Yarrahapinni Walkers Group are inviting more local residents to join them on their adventures in 2025. Rain or shine, this dedicated group of ramblers know the value of gentle exercise and the enjoyment found in the marvellous environments and outlooks that abound in the Kempsey and Nambucca districts. Advertise with

NV COLLEGE has farewelled a class of Malaysian aged care students who found their way into the hearts of many in the Nambucca Valley community. The group were formally farewelled during a graduation ceremony on the completion of their practicum for their Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021). Advertise with News

THE Nambucca Valley U3A open day at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club on Tuesday drew an impressive crowd of approximately 200 attendees. Eager seniors explored and signed up for a diverse array of courses including croquet, ballroom dancing, community radio, bridge, meditation, and many more. Advertise with News of The Area

A SMALL but mighty group, the Yarrahapinni Branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) continued to punch above their weight in 2024. The Branch, which encompasses the areas of Scotts Head, Stuarts Point and Eungai, fundraised to support a range of vital causes throughout the year. Advertise with News of

ABOUT 100 art enthusiasts gathered on the morning of Saturday, 4 January for the official opening of the annual ‘Valla Expressions’ Art Show, held at the Valla Beach Community Hall. Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee, and Susan Jenvey representing Arts Mid North Coast, delivered stirring welcome addresses, endorsing the many and

THE family of a talented Indigenous teenager who died unexpectedly still don't know what their painful decision to exhume his body has achieved. Lewis "Buddy" Kelly had just bought a car and was set to travel overseas to play tennis when found dead on railway tracks outside Kempsey in December 1983. Advertise

THOUGH the weather outside was sweltering, Families gathered with anticipation swelling, Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email us - media@newsofthearea.com.au The word was out, Without a doubt, Santa was on his way! THE Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO)

A GROUP of ShoreTrack attendees have secured roles with Express Coach Builders, highlighting the practical impacts of the local youth program. Since commencing operations just over four years ago, ShoreTrack has been changing lives by working with young people who have disengaged from school, and sometimes the community, through skill

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