Welcome to Nambucca Community News
Nambucca Community News recognises the Gumbaynggirr nation as the original custodians of this land and pays respect to their elders past present and emerging.
NAMBUCCA HEADS - MACKSVILLE - AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Our aim is to produce a local newsletter that is engaging and informative for diverse groups in our community. Our newsletter provides a valuable connection to community both digitally and as a hard copy.
Newsletter distribution points:
- Nambucca Valley Arts Centre – Ridge Street Nambucca Heads
- Nambucca Valley Visitor Information Centre (NVTA) corner of Giinagay Way and Riverside Drive Nambucca Heads
- Nambucca and Macksville Libraries
- Rose's Café – 1-5 River Street, Macksville
- Macksville Ex Services Club – Cooper Street, Macksville
- Nambucca Shire Council – 44 Princess Street, Macksville
- Many shops, cafes and caravan parks in Nambucca Heads and Macksville
If your community group has a story to share with readers. Or an event to list on our What’s On page. Please send your information by the 20th of each month to nambuccacommunitynews@gmail.com NB: Your content may be edited for correctness and space restriction.
Past Editions
December 2023
- Community Transport Wins!
- 100 years of Nambucca Heads Station
- David Jones Column
- Xmas Activities Julie Howard
- Ben & David Discuss
- Railway Story
- For the Love of Museums
- Luxury Fudge at the Plaza
- What’s On 3 pages
- Fear of Normal Elizabeth Newman
- Book Review
- Just for Laughs
- Wayne’s Whizzers
- 2NVR News & 2NVR Program
November 2023
- All Aboard for the Railway Centenary
- David Jones’ Column
- Emotions by Carrolline Rhodes
- Surf’s Up by Julie Howard
- The Eftpos Effect by Rachel Burns
- Audrey at NVAC
- Misery Train by Rachel Burns
- Nambucca Valley Scents
- What’s On 3 pages
- Annes Railway Story
- Book Review Heather Campbell
- Money Matters by Rachel Burns
- Wayne’s Whizzers
- 2NVR News & 2NVR Program
October 2023
- Listening Post at Nambucca
- Let’s Talk Flowers
- David Jones’ Column
- Halloween Coming
- Museum Panels Unveiled
- Carers Week J. Howard
- National Gardening Week
- New Hospital Garden
- Introducing Leanne
- Matt Rides for RUOK
- What’s On 3 pages
- Book Review
- Wayne’s Whizzers
- 2NVR News & Program
September 2023
- Wifi at the Station
- Local Writers Recharge at Byron
- David Jones’ Column
- A Voice by Carrolline Rhodes
- Waterloo to Nambucca
- New Water Bills
- Henna Art Arrives
- NVAC Bienniel Exhibition
- What’s On 3 Pages
- Telling Stories C Rhodes
- Orchid Show at Nambucca
- Wayne’s Whizzers
- 2NVR News & 2NVR Program
August 2023
- Listening Post Report
- David Jones’ Column
- Vale Marlene Griffin
- Cold Water Boating Safety
- Robyn Dyer Poetry
- Roby Aiken Writes
- What’s On 3 pages
- Jewel of the Lions
- Truck Safety- Driver Advises
- Phoenix Reaches Out
- Book Club Book Review
- Wayne’s Whizzer
- 2NVR News/2NVR Program
July 2023
- 5 Years that shook the World
- Ben & David at the Listening Post
- David Jones’ Column
- Love Story by Sohma
- Probus seeks Members
- Lions Markets Story
- NHHS Art Wonders
- What’s On 3 Pages
- Book Club Review
- Smoke Amongst the Fire
- Wayne’s Whizzers
- Council Notices pgs 2 & 26
- 2NVR News & Program
June 2023
- Pension Gifting Rules Restrictive
- The Great Koala Park Explained
- David Jones’ Column
- Damian’s Story: Shoretrack
- History Story Andrew Nelson
- Within the Shadows
- Fun at NHHS
- Tie-dye Adventures
- What’s On 3 pages
- Rotary River Run
- Silence G Chapman
- Wayne’s Whizzers
- 2NVR Program & News
May 2023
- Museum Attracts Visitors
- David Jones' Column
- Quilt Show Success
- History Story The Franks
- C Rhodes Playwright
- Robyn Dyer's Story
- What's On 3 pages
- Market Favourites
- Wayne's Whizzers
- 2NVR Program & News
April 2023
- Refugees Good News
- David Jones' Column
- Troop Trains Memories
- Shoretrack/Zara's Story
- Book Club Review
- Brownies, Guides & Owls
- What's On
- We're Back C Rhodes
- Masked Poet's Society
- The Bag Ladies C Rhodes
- Wayne's Whizzers
- 2NVR News 2NVR Program
March 2023
- Urunga Station 100 years
- Get Ready for the Election
- David Jones Column
- Striking the Match C Rhodes
- Book Review Book Club
- A Puff of Wind Y Kachel
- What's On
- Wires Friendly Fencing
- Nambucca Shipwrecks
- Shoretrack/Kieren's Story
- Wayne's Quiz
- 2NVR Program & News
- Markets Marlene Griffin
January 2023
- Railway Centenary
- David Jones Column
- Easy In My Skin C Rhodes
- NHHS Creativity
- The Fiji Project
- Neighbourhood Centre Update
- What's On 3 Pages
- Water Safety Tips
- Marlene Griffin columns
- Wayne's Quiz
- 2NVR Program & News
December 2022
- The Mayor's Desk
- David Jones Column
- History Story: Sawyers & Shipbuilders
- Downsizing Dilemma
- Let's Get Walking
- Xmas is Coming Marlene Griffin
- What's On 3 pages
- Tristan at the Blue Gum
- Which Bank is Next?
- Cheryl Visits her Ancestor
- 2NVR Program & News
November 2022
- Nambucca Library Update
- David Jones and Mot the Dog
- History Story: The Morans
- Paul Hayes Milestone
- Alex follows her Dream
- High School News
- ShoreTrack: Kyle's Story
- Refugees to New Zealand?
- Neighbourhood Centre Update
- 2NVR Program & News
October 2022
- Jenny's Fragrant Recovery
- David Jones - Walking To School
- Wheels by Caz Rhodes
- No Knitting by Marlene Griffin
- ShoreTrack: Yamann's Story
- What's On.......three pages!
- Ace of Hearts by Caz Rhodes
- Op Shop Treasure
- Book Club Book Review
- Uniting Church New Minister
- 2NVR Program and News
September 2022
- New GM at Council
- David Jones Column
- Encore by Caz Rhodes
- Wattle Welcome
- Shore Track Tim's Story
- What's On
- NHHS Happenings
- Legal Answers
- 'Crazy' Book Launch
- Home to Biloea At Last
- 2NVR Program & News
August 2022
- NCN Reaches Scotland
- David Jones Column
- First Nippers Club Here
- Seasonal Eating Benefits
- Nauru Refugees Plight
- What's On
- Wauchope Tripping
- Want Fries with that?
- Shoretrack
- Living in Larger Bodies
- 2NVR Program & News
July 2022
- Naidoc Week by Marlene Griffin
- What is Shore Track? by Jacob Bellden
- Driving for Community by David Jones
- Bike Trail Progress by Rhonda Hoban
- History Story
- What’s On 3 pages
- Grace by Carrolline Rhodes
- VW Spectacular History
- Doctor Shortage by Marlene Griffin
- Vale Edward (Ted) Perkin
- New Dawn for Refugees by Mike Griffin
- 2NVR Program & News
June 2022
- Election Roundup
- NHHS Learning Excursion
- Orchid Show Success
- Only One Earth
- Independent Living
- Feedback from the Mayor
- Marine Rescue
- Book Review
- What's On
- History Story: the Whaites
- World Milk Day
- Save Our River David Jones
- Tech Help
- 2NVR Program & News
May 2022
- Federal Election 2022
- Blooming Business in Nambucca Heads
- Art reaches out to Refugees
- History Story–Bradley of the Nambucca
- Community Gardening
- Library Book Review
- RSL Sub-Branch News
- Merry Month of May
- What’s On 3 pages!
- Displaced People Grows
- Bulky Goods Collection
- Yes Minister! D Jones
- 2NVR Program & News
April 2022
- Iconic Motel Refurbished
- Marine Rescue Flood Relief
- House Raising Help
- Tales of Trial Bay
- Autumn Gardening
- Easter Eggs & Bunnies
- Echidnas on the Move
- Working Pensioners
- Flood Questions
- 2NVR Program & News
March 2022
- Wildlife Project is a Win for All
- Let's Talk about Sewage
- Time to Reflect IWD
- History Story - the Englands
- Keeping Community with David Jones
- RSL Sub-branch News
- Pushing the Boundaries Art News
- Upcycling with Wayne Dayman
- Local Nurses on Strike with Sue Jenvey
- Book Review from Nambucca Library
- 2NVR Program and News
February 2022
- Crown Land explained
- Tales of Trial Bay
- Preferences in Election
- Worm Farms 4 Beginners
- RSL Sub-Branch News
- What's On
- Nambucca's Artistic Views
- Tennis and Refugees
- David Hall's Roundup
- Valentines Day History
- In tune with Upcycling
- Book Reviews
- Helping Wildlife & WIRES
- 2NVR Program & News
December 2021
- History Story The Eichmanns
- Nature as a Therapist
- RSL Sub-branch News
- What's On 3 pages
- Lifting the Lid on Waste
- New Year Customs
- Make a Start with Art
- Why Reading Matters
- Youthie Gets a Website
- Library Book Review
- All About Nambucca Marine Rescue
- Wildlife and the Danger of Drowning
- 2NVR Program and News
November 2021
- Hodgkinson's Journey Recreated
- Vandalism at the VWall
- Tales of Trial Bay
- RSL Sub-Branch News
- I Remember Soldiers
- What's On – 3 pages
- Valla Beach Tennis Club
- Afghan Refugee Crisis
- Youth & the Pandemic
- Why do Artists Paint?
- Victorian's Update
- Tea Leaves in the Garden
- Wildlife Friendly Fencing
- 2NVR Program & News
October 2021
- The Victorians Who Can't Go Home
- History Story - John Campbell Stuart
- RSL Sub-branch News
- Cultural Space Sharing
- How to save Wildlife
- Feedback from the Mayor
- What's On - three pages
- The Gosson's Spring Garden
- The Power of Touch - Massage Therapy
- Gallery Frolics
- Money Matters for NFP
- Book Club Review
- Breaking Barriers at Council
- 2NVR News and Program
September 2021
- Off Leash Dogs
- RSL Sub-branch News
- Love Food Hate Waste
- Birdlife Rescue
- Youthie Gets Ramped Up
- Tales of Trial Bay
- What's On
- Foreshore Boost
- Marine Rescue Safety
- Story Behind the Dots
- Gardening with the Gossons
- Book Club News
- 2NVR Spring Program & News
August 2021
- Volunteer Angels at Community on Kent
- Music in Hospitals at Coffs Harbour
- Arts Affairs Update
- Library in Limbo?
- History Story: The McNallys
- What's On: 3 pages of events
- Money Matters: the new pension age
- Pesticide Truths
- The Hospital on the Hill SOLD!
- Library Book Review
- The Banana Bread Resurgence
- Kyeewa Walking Dates for August
- Radio Nambucca News and program
July 2021
- SES and disaster planning
- Guiding Grans
- Our Museums Guide
- NAIDOC Celebration
- History Story The Grace Family
- What's On three pages of events
- Art as Therapy
- Employme: Finding work
- Homelessness Fundraiser
- Library Book Review
- Bowraville Singers back in tune
- Kyeewa Walking Dates
- 2NVR News and Program
June 2021
- Dying with Dignity Dilemma
- Tackling Youth Issues
- Arts Council Concert
- 2NVR News and Program
- Mayors Feedback on the V Wall
May 2021
- Dangers in our waters
- Feedback from the mayor
- Local volunteer raises funds for youth centre
- Arts and Culture
- Life on a long voyage history story
- The dirt on soils
April 2021
- Jeremy Higgins brings native bees to Agriculture
- Harry Alexander Bragg built many homes in Macksville
- Feedback from our Mayor- Rhonda Hoban
- Nurturing Language in the Nest- Aboriginal Education Consultative Group
- RYLA program with Rotary
- Nambucca Valley Council Bulky Goods Collection dates
- Lions Club celebrates youth
March 2021
- Inspiring educator Gary Cattanach dreams and encourages Nambucca students.
- Do you remember the McClung Cottages?
- Have you applied for your Regional Seniors Travel Card?
- Do you want to learn the card game of 500?
- JACS Community Wellbeing is a New Business in Town
- The Forgotten Refugees
- Why is Ginger so expensive?
- Fun Volunteering opportunity
- Have you thought about Superannuation?
- Kyeewa walking dates
February 2021
- How has COVID affected regional towns?
- What was life by the railway tracks like?
- Find out about SAPTO on the Money Page
- Valla Beach Markets
- Meet Lilly Pacey
- Have you heard of Malabar Spinach?
- What happens at Nambucca Valley Arts Council
- Kyeewa Walking dates
- New Business in Town-A Pantry for Everyone
- Have you heard about Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF)