No deal: nurses and midwives take second 24-hour strike action Coffs Coast Highlight Section Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 THEY didn’t think they would be out on strike again but public sector nurses and midwives across NSW took to the streets once more on Wednesday 13 November. Recent talks between the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) and the NSW Government have failed to reach an outcome on wages. Advertise with
Mud Warriors all fired up at Nambucca Valley Phoenix Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 NAMBUCCA Valley Phoenix continues to provide cutting edge programming and stimulating creative spaces for people living with disabilities or experiencing disadvantage in the region. Housed in a lovingly restored heritage bank building in Bowraville, the space incorporates an art gallery, coffee shop and three studio spaces designed in mudbrick yurts that
Emergency services come to the aid of Mother Nature in Bowraville Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 BOWRAVILLE’S Fire and Rescue NSW Station 235 recently answered a unique call for help by saving a young magpie lark who had fallen from its nest. Local wildlife lovers Debbie and Michael De Mol spotted the bird on the ground and, concerned about its safety due to roaming dogs and
Heritage grants program opens Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 THE NSW Government has announced the opening of the 2025–27 NSW Heritage Grants Program, offering $8.5 million in funding over two years to support local councils and those who own or manage items listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. The program, now open for applications, offers matched funding opportunities from
Nambucca Valley Council formulates artificial intelligence policy documents Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 NAMBUCCA Valley Councillors voted to install a draft policy for artificial intelligence (AI) governance at last week's general meeting on Thursday 31 October. Council ICT manager Darren Moulds addressed what he sees as the need for council to address rapid changes in the field of AI which have the potential to
‘Colour Matters’ at the Phoenix Gallery Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 THOSE ‘Artists in Action’ from the Phoenix School of Arts in Bowraville are busily preparing works to go on display and up for auction at the ‘Colour Matters’ exhibition running from 14-30 November. The exhibition runs as part of the Phoenix Gallery Exhibition and Art Auction, being held for the 18th
Solemn Remembrance Day commemorations in Stuarts Point Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 A SOLEMN gathering of almost 80 individuals assembled at the Stuarts Point Cenotaph on Monday, 11 November for the annual Remembrance Day service, with numerous impressive wreaths placed to adorn the monument. Though grey skies signalled imminent showers, waiting umbrellas proved to be unnecessary as the senior students from Stuarts Point
Feral deer population booming across the state Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 GROWING feral deer populations across NSW have prompted Local Land Services (LLS) to highlight the safety and environmental risks to the community. Five introduced species of feral deer have established populations throughout the state, including in urban areas where they can be harder to control and have even greater human health
Macksville primary students draw to remember Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 14, 2024 MACKSVILLE students have collaborated to produce a chalk masterpiece in commemoration of Remembrance Day. RSL NSW launched a primary school engagement activity known as ‘Draw to Remember’ in 2023. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882. Email
Nambucca Valley Open Streets Festival set to go off with a bang! Business Showcase Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 14, 2024 AFTER hundreds of ideas from local young people across the region, the massive and free Nambucca Valley Open Streets Festival explodes onto the streets and riverside of Macksville next Saturday! Grab your family and friends and come on down as River Street and Wallace Lane are transformed into a fun-filled springtime