A “COMMUNITY Crime Action Event” is set to take place at Kempsey Racecourse on Sunday, 23 February 2025 from 10:30am. Following last week’s $4 million funding announcement for diversionary programs in Kempsey, Member for Oxley Michael Kemp says now is the time to send a strong message to the NSW

FORMER Macksville student Kawana Crowe has been awarded the 2025 Dr Evelyn Scott Scholarship, receiving $20,000 towards her studies. Kawana, who is completing a Master of Biostatics at the University of Sydney, was recognised for her work “in uplifting fellow First Nations university students to ensure they can best succeed in

IT appears likely that Nambucca Valley Council will change the timing and frequency of its meetings in the coming weeks, after Councillor Jane Smith brought the matter forward at last Thursday's meeting. Next week councillors will vote on a change from fortnightly Thursday evening meetings to monthly meetings on the fourth

BOWRAVILLE local Fiona Welsh has taken the managerial reins at the Nambucca Valley Phoenix, hoping to put the facility firmly on the map as a standout regional arts and tourism destination. Fiona brings to the role a wealth of experience in the community services sector. Advertise with News of The Area

FOLLOWING reports of raw sewage in the water at Bellwood Park, News Of The Area investigated to find what appeared to be toilet paper floating in otherwise clear water off several of the small beaches at the park. According to one report, children swimming at the popular park found what they

NAMBUCCA Valley Council’s application to amend the Nambucca Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP) to require development applications (DA) for intensive horticulture activities has been refused. Last week Council received advice that the State Government had refused the amendment, which sought to minimise the off-site impacts - including water and air pollution

AFTER more than 15 years of meetings, the Eungai Community Book Club (ECBC) is seeking more bibliophiles to get involved. A small group who love reading all kinds of fiction, the Book Club meet in Eungai Creek every six weeks or so to discuss the latest tome they have collectively

VOLUNTEER wildlife rescuers have been tending to an alarming number of sea turtles in distress along our coastline in recent months. Increasing numbers of these gentle giants are being found suffering from fishing gear entanglements, boat strikes, and debilitating barnacle infestations, all of which pose serious threats to their survival. Advertise

THE iconic Bowraville Theatre has announced its entertainment program for the year will begin with a stellar lineup of performances that are already beginning to sell out. Tickets for tonight's performance by Australian musical sensation Mama Kin Spender have already been exhausted. A similar rush for tickets is expected for next