EACH year on Anzac Day we pause to honour those who gave their lives in service to our country. However, far too often, we overlook the challenges faced by our modern veterans; those who returned home only to fight unseen battles with PTSD, depression, homelessness and suicide. On Wednesday 19 March
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Nambucca Valley Council enters new waste disposal agreement
NAMBUCCA Valley Council has committed to a regional collaboration with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, Kempsey Shire Council and Bellingen Shire Council for the collection and processing of waste. At the General Meeting on 27 February, senior staff released details of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which would commit Council to send all
New splash pad to be built at Bellwood Park
Stuarts Point community talks major local issues
OXLEY MP Michael Kemp was the guest speaker at the first Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) meeting of the year on Wednesday, 26 February. Mr Kemp was invited to offer details of what the National Party is doing at the State level, especially for small regional communities, with an
Nambucca Seniors building back on the market
IVY Pacey House, the Kent Street home of the Nambucca Senior Citizens Club, has once again been listed for sale. The re-listing comes after the Nambucca Heads-based charity agreed to pause advertising the sale last year at the request of concerned community members. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
Garden party raising funds for good cause in Nambucca Heads
NAMBUCCA Heads artist and dedicated community fundraiser Freya Paton is once again opening her home for a special fundraising event, continuing her long-standing tradition of supporting local and international causes. Over the years, Freya and her friends have raised funds for organisations such as Red Cross, Neighbourhood Centres, The Youthie,
Volunteers descend to clean up Bellwood Park
NAMBUCCA Nambucca Riverwatch volunteers held ‘Australia’s Biggest Ever Clean Up’ along with Radio 2NVR and community members on Sunday, 2 March. The event marked 35 years of Clean Up Australia Days, the nationwide project which has seen thousands of tonnes of rubbish removed from waterways, parks and other public sites. Advertise
Merv and Elaine Lynch celebrate 70th wedding anniversary
MACKSVILLE’S Merv and Elaine Lynch have reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary - by any measure a remarkable testament to love, dedication, and a lifetime of shared memories. Born and raised in the Nambucca district, Elaine and Merv grew up in Macksville and Bowraville respectively. Advertise with News
Uniting Church donates funds for carer respite
THE Nambucca Heads Uniting Church has pitched in with funds to facilitate respite for local carers. Many in the community support a family member, friend or client who has a disability, mental illness, substance dependency, chronic condition, terminal condition or age related frailty. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's
