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

MACKSVILLE business owner Tamara Castle/McWilliam will run as an independent council candidate in the September 14 local government election. Tamara’s connection to the Nambucca Valley goes back for generations. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981 8882.

IMAGINE if no aged care services existed in the Nambucca Valley and to access support you had to move or relocate loved ones. That was the reality for the district 50 years ago until a small group of passionate locals decided they would form a community-owned aged care facility. Advertise with News

ON Sunday 18 August a Service of Commemoration will be held at the Stuarts Point Memorial to observe Vietnam Veterans' Day. Each year on that day, the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan that took place in 1966, we pause and reflect on the bravery, teamwork and endurance that Australians