LOCALS interested in exploring and expanding their creative writing skills recently attended two free community workshops, with event feedback indicating positive results. Facilitator Denni Scott David, a digital media practitioner, welcomed eight participants to a South West Rocks workshop on 10 September, and eleven to a Stuarts Point session on 19

NAMBUCCA Valley Council has revised a number of its library management policies. Key changes include the removal of wording regarding overdue fines which were abolished in July 2023, clarification of age restrictions on virtual reality and gaming systems, and a raising of the loan limit from ten items to fifteen. Advertise with

THE South West Rocks Community Art Gallery (SWRCAG), in collaboration with Rotary South West Rocks and Macleay Valley Coast, will present the first annual ‘Sculptures Rock’ sculpture prize in December and January. Nambucca Valley artists are invited to make submissions, with substantial rewards on offer. Advertise with News of The Area

AUSTRALIA’S road toll is rising and "brave" decisions such as lowering speed limits are needed to help reach the goal of halving fatalities by 2030, a peak safety body says. There were 1258 deaths on the nation's roads in 2023 - a 6.6 percent jump on the previous year and

AN environmental report on the upgrade of the Macksville Bridge is now available to be viewed by the public. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) recently called for public submissions on a review of environmental factors about the plans to carry out repainting, together with extensive repairs and maintenance to the bridge. Advertise

THE Bowraville Theatre Singers have reached the significant milestone of delivering 20 years of captivating performances. To celebrate turning 20 the choir will present a special concert featuring some of their favourite songs from over the years, a diverse range of pieces that audiences will no doubt love and recognise. Advertise with

THE Nambucca Valley has elected a new council and a new mayor. Gary Lee of Utungun was elected to the position of Mayor after securing 37 percent of first preference votes. Advertise with News of The Area today. It's worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us - (02) 4981