Rex’s bailout extended; early access to worker entitlements Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 17, 2024 THE administrators of Rex Airlines have welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to extend an $80m lifeline to the regional airline and to grant early access to entitlements for retrenched employees. Rex operates several flights out of Coffs Harbour Airport each weekday with scheduled flights at weekends. Advertise with News of The Area
Hospital staff commemorate Remembrance Day at Macksville Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024 STAFF at Macksville District Hospital paused to honour Remembrance Day on 11 November with a ceremony led by local ex-servicemen Mick Birtles DSC and John Starr. 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 Mr
‘Generational’ wage rise to make state’s cops top-paid Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 A “GENERATIONAL” pay increase of up to 40 percent is set to make NSW police the best paid in the nation as the force battles crippling officer shortages. More than 10,000 constables, senior constables and sergeants will receive increases of at least 25 percent before shift allowances while pay scales have
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