FINANCIAL Crime Squad detectives have charged three men for their alleged role in the theft of 17 vehicles worth more than $750,000. Strike Force Alboraya was established by State Crime Command’s Financial Crime Squad Motor Unit to investigate a criminal syndicate’s involvement in alleged motor vehicle theft. Following extensive inquiries, strike force

NAMBUCCA Valley Council General Manager Bede Spannagle says all signs look good for work to recommence on much-awaited upgrades to Bowraville Theatre. According to the GM, a representative from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) met with Council on site at the historic theatre and “gave a positive

THE Scotts Head Community Group (SHCG) has launched a new website offering updates on local initiatives, events and projects, while also serving as a space to seek feedback and support for community campaigns. “What once seemed unattainable has become a reality through a serendipitous series of conversation starting with a Friday

REPRESENTATIVES of all levels of government have joined forces to express their concerns over the potential sale of a Nambucca Heads community building. A public meeting is scheduled for 9 December at Nambucca Heads RSL Club to discuss the proposed sale of Ivy Pacey House, also known as the Nambucca Senior

NAMBUCCA Valley Council will seek support from the NSW Government to deal with sand build up issues in the Nambucca River. Gary Nichols of Marine Rescue addressed Council for the second time in six months last Thursday, requesting urgent assistance with the sand build-up in the Nambucca River’s navigational channels

A MAN is recovering from a significant injury after being knocked to the ground by an off-leash dog at Morrison Park near Swimming Creek, Nambucca Heads. Michael O’Brien, son-in-law of well known local identity, the late Noel Crocker, recounted his experience to News Of The Area from his hospital bed in

GUMMA artist Edward Barns recently returned from a week-long residency with the prestigious Bundanon Artists in Residence program, funded by Accessible Arts. The residency was held at the Bundanon gallery and museum complex on the banks of the Shoalhaven River near Nowra. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth

BERRIES Australia executive director Rachel Mackenzie drove from Brisbane to address Nambucca Valley Council on the eve of its decision whether to require development applications (DA) for intensive horticulture operations in the region. Berries Australia is the joint venture of Australian Blueberry Growers Association (ABGA), Strawberries Australia Inc. (SA) and Raspberries

A RECENTLY released report by the REA Group found that regional NSW home prices reached a record high in October, having risen 0.23 percent over the month. The ‘Prop Track Home Price Index’ released last week also found that home price growth in regional NSW (+54.6 percent) has outpaced that of