Opposition fails to stub out lighter tobacco fines Camden Haven Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 29, 2024 A NEW tobacco crackdown will come into force in NSW after opposition to smaller penalties for first-time business offenders threatened to delay it. The NSW Liberals were against a proposed reform that aims to protect owners of newly established small businesses who accidentally fail to obtain a licence but sell legal
SCU calls for ‘urgent action’ on student reforms Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2024 SOUTHERN Cross University (SCU) is among regional institutions calling for urgent action to address the issues with the government’s planned international education reforms. In a surprise backflip, the Coalition last week sided with The Greens and Independents in opposing Labor’s proposed amendments to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000. Advertise
NV College welcomes Malaysian scholars Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 IN a first for the Nambucca Valley, 30 Malaysian scholars are completing their studies at NV College. Through this pilot training program, the scholars will obtain the skills required to be aged care specialists when they return to their homeland. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it
Open Streets Festival draws large crowds to Macksville Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News Photo Gallery by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 NAMBUCCA Valley’s ‘Open Streets Festival’ drew crowds of around 3000 revellers under clear skies and perfect temperatures to the riverside of Macksville last Saturday evening. Inspired by the Nambucca Valley Youth Speak Project, Nambucca Valley Council and others secured funding and made the large youth-focused outdoor festival happen in just
Three men charged over theft of 17 vehicles Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 28, 2024 FINANCIAL Crime Squad detectives have charged three men for their alleged role in the theft of 17 vehicles worth more than $750,000. Strike Force Alboraya was established by State Crime Command’s Financial Crime Squad Motor Unit to investigate a criminal syndicate’s involvement in alleged motor vehicle theft. Following extensive inquiries, strike force
Work on Bowraville Theatre improvements looks set to continue Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 NAMBUCCA Valley Council General Manager Bede Spannagle says all signs look good for work to recommence on much-awaited upgrades to Bowraville Theatre. According to the GM, a representative from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) met with Council on site at the historic theatre and “gave a positive
Industry warns of potential billion-dollar cost for koala national park Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 NSW’S biggest environmental commitment faces a potential funding shortfall as analysis shows protecting key koala populations could cost more than $1.3 billion. The analysis, based on advice from the under-siege forestry industry, comes as the sector proposes two smaller alternatives for the Great Koala National Park. Advertise with News of The Area
NSW MPs slammed for ‘part-time’ parliamentary year Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 SCORES of NSW MPs will earn the equivalent of more than $10,000 per sitting week in 2025 after a bid to increase the year's 16-week calendar was rejected. The Labor government's lower house schedule for MPs earning $172,500 a year is several weeks short of the recent average, barring years impacted
The Big Screen Camden Haven Coffs Coast Dungog Shire Gloucester District Myall Coast Nambucca Valley Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 27, 2024 A BLESSED little indie gem arrives on the big screen this week in Your Monster. A “romantic horror-comedy” from filmmaker Caroline Lindy, it tells the story of Laura (Melissa Barrera), an aspiring actress who has been dumped while in hospital after being diagnosed with cancer. While adjusting to her new circumstances, she
Nambucca Heads student to embark on adventure of a lifetime Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 24, 2024 NAMBUCCA Heads High School student Ashton Angus is embarking on the adventure of a lifetime as part of the Rotary Short Term Exchange Program (STEP), sponsored by Nambucca Valley Rotary. The Year 10 student has relocated to Germany for three months and is one of 12 participants from District 9660