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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
TAKYLA Hardes has been named the overall winner of the local Lions Youth of the Year program for 2024. This year’s final three contestants were Takyla and Anastasia Harris from Nambucca Heads High School, and Ruby Wood from Nambucca Valley…
FRIDAY 8 November marked the passing of centenarian Maurice John Butler, recently a resident of Autumn Lodge in Macksville. A service was held on Thursday 21 November at the Bernard Laverty Funeral Chapel, with family and friends gathering afterwards for…
GARDEN clubs from across the region converged on Dorrigo last month, visiting the garden of former Nambucca Valley residents Libby and Peter Ussher. On Wednesday 30 October, members of the Stuarts Point and District Garden Club were joined by green…
OVER the years the Nambucca Valley Country Music Club has deservedly acquired a reputation as one of the most community minded not-for-profit social groups in the district. The Club has further cemented that reputation with another round of generous donations…