LAST month the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released figures showing that there are now three million unpaid carers across the country. Many carers often find themselves becoming a carer for a loved one, a family member or close friend at short notice and have little knowledge about what services and

DEPUTY Mayor of Bellingen Shire, Ellie Tree donned another hat as project manager for the YOUth Speak project, to address Nambucca Valley Council and deliver a report on the results of activities carried out in 2024. The collaborative YOUth Speak project began in Bellingen Shire more than two years ago. Advertise with

NAMBUCCA Valley Phoenix (NVP) hosted Ability Arts Connect in early August, a free two-day event celebrating and connecting artists living with disability, caregivers and support organisations. The weekend comprised a range of activities including a conference, art workshops and the inaugural Phoenix Art Prize and month-long exhibition. Advertise with News of

THE Nambucca Valley Orchid Society’s Spring Show will be held next weekend, an opportunity to meet local orchid enthusiasts and learn more about this unique hobby. The Show will be held at the Seniors’ Centre. Club member Rhonda Smith said orchid growing was a “weird and wonderful world”. “For many

SYLVIA Anderson, now a resident of Nambucca Heads, launched her book ‘Where Angels Fear to Tread’ to locals on August 15 at the Nambucca RSL Club. The local launch event was conducted by well-known and respected local author Carrolline Rhodes and introduced by Helen Kirkpatrick. Advertise with News of The