Inquiry into modern slavery risks for migrant workers in rural and regional NSW Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 18, 2024 A NSW parliamentary committee has commenced an inquiry into modern slavery risks faced by temporary migrant workers in rural and regional New South Wales. Focussing on the lived experience of workers, the inquiry will cast a spotlight on the working conditions and labour practices in agriculture, horticulture, meat processing and
Fijian national day celebrated in Nambucca Heads Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 18, 2024 NAMBUCCA Valley’s lively Fijian expat community celebrated the island nation’s 54th anniversary of independence on Saturday, 10 October, hosting a public event at the Nambucca Heads Community Hall to mark the occasion. The day was free and included a short video presentation, dances, songs, and traditional food and drink. Advertise with News
People’s choice art competition draws crowds to Argents Hill Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 18, 2024 AN art competition at Argents Hill last Saturday demonstrated the level of creative talent in the Nambucca Valley, with more than 180 entries received for the one-day event. People flocked to the Argents Hill Community Hall, 20 minutes inland from Bowraville, to view the works on display. Advertise with News of The
Teens charged following multiple alleged break and enters Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 18, 2024 TWO teens have been charged following alleged break and enters in the Nambucca Valley. About 5.20am on Saturday, 12 October officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District were responding to reports of a break and enter at a property on Zingara Close, Nambucca Heads, where it’s alleged a vehicle was
Early cases a key test for coercive control laws Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 11, 2024 FEW coercive control offenders are being brought before the NSW courts, months after the offence was written into law. New data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research found that since coercive control legislation was introduced in July, 56 incidents have been recorded by police. Advertise with News of
CWA Nambucca Valley Evening Branch celebrates growth and community engagement Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 11, 2024 THE Country Women's Association (CWA) Nambucca Valley Evening Branch is celebrating a successful second year, marked by an increase in membership and a series of engaging community events. Since the start, the Branch has actively contributed to other local community groups, making a positive impact in the Nambucca Valley. Advertise with
Engines roar for 46th Valla Rod Run Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News Photo Gallery by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 11, 2024 THE 46th Annual Valla Rod Run, held from Sunday 29 September to Saturday 5 October, filled the Nambucca Valley with all of the excitement and colour locals have come to expect from the iconic event. Valla Beach Holiday Park served as the home base for the week-long Rod Run, which
Busy few days for Nambucca Valley and Coffs Coast firies Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 MONDAY night was a busy one for Nambucca Valley and Coffs Coast firies, with crews called to incidents at both Diggers Tavern in Bellingen and the Nambucca Heads Surf Life Saving Club. Described as a “major fire” by the North Bellingen Rural Fire Brigade, all guests staying at Diggers were
Workshop participants learn to read between the lines Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 11, 2024 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
Dorrigo to host NSW Tentpegging Championships Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - October 10, 2024 HUNDREDS of riders and support crews from across Australia are getting ready to roll into Dorrigo for the NSW Tentpegging Championships. Dorrigo has secured the chance to host the qualifying event for the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show, with teams from NSW, Queensland and Victoria competing across three grades on October