THE Farringdon Fields and the adjoining culturally significant Bellwood Sacred Site were again under discussion at the meeting of Nambucca Valley Council last Thursday in Macksville. “This is a highly significant site (not just) throughout the area of New South Wales, not but also Australia,” Gumbaynnggir Elder and Nambucca Valley Councillor

A SEASONED veteran of screen and stage has given the Wyz Wimmin & Friends’ new production, ‘Into the Spotlight’, a rave review. Mark Fitzpatrick is the author of eighteen feature films and has written, directed or performed in many stage productions. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

MAJOR works at Nambucca Heads’ Main Beach - the construction of a protective seawall and bleachers - were officially opened on Monday 20 May. A ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Nambucca Valley Council marked the completion of the $3.6 million project which has significance for residents and visitors to the district. Advertise

LAST Sunday, 12 May, in gloriously refreshing sunshine, the Yarrahapinni Walkers celebrated their 27th year of rambling with a walk along Grassy Head Beach and morning tea at the reserve. The group was instigated in May 1997 at Grassy Head Beach by Heather Johnson, Ruby Lenane and Gwen Harradine. Advertise with

SUNDAY 11 May dawned with a glowing promise of sunshine for Mother’s Day after many days of deluges throughout the region, with many extended families availing themselves of the brunch, lunch and dinner menus in and around Stuarts Point. The Stuarts Point Tavern was a popular venue, offering a sumptuous three