Shop Local Campaign

Welcome Gravel Fix

Gravel Fix is a locally owned business that uses innovative carbide cutting and tow-behind grading technology to restore gravel roads, driveways and rural access tracks by recovering displaced gravel, reshaping surfaces and improving drainage.

This cost-effective alternative to traditional grading extends road life, reduces maintenance costs and often eliminates the need for imported gravel.
 

Congrats Valla Beach Tavern

Valla Beach Tavern has won bronze in 2026 NSW Regional Tourism Awards in the Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services category.

This is an amazing result for the team at Valla Beach Tavern and a credit to the huge support they receive from the community.

The award winners were announced at the North Coast Tourism Symposium in Coffs Harbour last week. 

Small Business Month — tell us what you want!

October is Small Business Month and we are beginning to work with our stakeholders to build a range of workshops, networking events and other activities to celebrate.

We'd love to hear what you'd be interested in attending and what topics you'd love to learn more about, to help us develop the program. Please take three minutes to fill in the survey below.

EOI Shop Local Campaign

To celebrate small business month, and all the amazing small businesses across the Nambucca Valley we will be developing a Shop Local Campaign which will launch to coincide with Small Business Month in October.

If your business is interested in being involved, please express your interest via the form below by Friday 28 August 2026.

Exploring AI: Content Images and Video

Join us for a free, practical, hands-on AI workshop delivered by the Digital Solutions Program. You will explore simple ways to use AI in your business and leave with tools, prompts and content you can put to work straight away.

Date: 12 August 2026
Time: 10am – 1pm
Venue: Nambucca Heads Connected Learning Centre, 2183 Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads NSW 2448

Business Women's Network Event

Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026
Time: 7- 8.30am
Venue: Wharf Street Café

The Nambucca Valley Women's Business Network will host its August breakfast event featuring Nambucca Valley Council's Manager Economic Development and Tourism, Jan Rooney, as keynote speaker.

Jan will provide an update on the projects, priorities and plans shaping the future of the Nambucca Valley, including Council's role in supporting economic development, tourism and local business growth.

New Sewer Pump Station Moves Ahead

A major milestone has been reached in the delivery of infrastructure for the Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) Stage One, with a 100-tonne crane successfully installing a new 78-tonne sewage wet well on 24 July.

The seven-metre-high structure, made up of five pre-fabricated concrete sections transported from Queensland and Victoria, was carefully assembled and lowered into place as part of one of the project's most complex construction operations.

Nambucca Town Centre Master Plan

Nambucca Valley Council is encouraging residents, business owners, property owners and visitors to have their say on the future of the Nambucca Heads town centre.

Community consultation on the Nambucca Town Centre Master Plan has started, with a survey being opened and a community drop-in session to follow on Thursday 13 August 2026 from 12.30pm - 5.30pm at the Nambucca Community & Arts Centre.

Nambucca Valley Brand Launch

The Nambucca River has been celebrated in the valley’s new destination brand: Go Deeper, launched at the Hacienda Nambucca recently.

Visitor economy businesses are invited to access the Go Deeper brand voice kit by dropping into the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) on the corner of Riverside Drive and Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads, or contacting the VIC on 02 6568 0289. 

Open Streets 2026

Open Streets Festival is coming back to Macksville on September 19, 2026. Businesses along River and Princess Street opened for the last festival which helped create an awesome atmosphere as well as allowing them to benefit from a boost in trade. 

Businesses interested in being involved this time can email Joel Grimson, Event Coordinator.

Mid North Coast Business Awards Launch

Join Business NSW Mid North Coast at the MNC Regional Business Awards 2026 Launch Event on 14 August in Frederickton, where finalists will be announced and the region's outstanding businesses will be celebrated. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow business leaders, recognise local success, and learn more about the awards program that showcases excellence across the Mid North Coast. 

Date: Friday, 14 August 2026
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue: The Garden Bar, Frederickton

Signage and Wayfinding Strategy

Nambucca Valley Council is developing a new Signage & Wayfinding Strategy to improve how residents and visitors navigate the region, promote local attractions and services, and create a consistent and recognisable identity across the Valley. Local businesses are encouraged to get involved by sharing their insights through the community survey or attending the community drop-in session on Thursday 13 August at the Nambucca Community & Arts Centre or filling in the online survey, helping shape a signage network that supports visitation, business growth, and positive visitor experiences across the region.

Housing Innovation Grants

The NSW Government's Housing Innovation in Construction Fund and Housing Innovation Network Grants Program are investing nearly $4 million to accelerate innovative building solutions that can deliver high-quality housing faster across NSW. The programs support manufacturers and SMEs to trial modern construction methods, new building materials, digital technologies and innovative housing solutions, helping increase housing supply and improve productivity in the construction sector.

EV Fleets Kick-start Funding FY26

Kick-start funding is designed for eligible businesses that are interested in piloting a few battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or for smaller fleets that want to start their electrification journey.

Any eligible organisation with an ABN can procure up to 15 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for business use, along with optional smart chargers that comply with the specifications outlined in the guidelines.

Applications close 30 November 2026

CSIRO Kickstart Program

CSIRO Kick-Start provides matched funding of $10,000 to $50,000 to help innovative Australian start-ups and SMEs access CSIRO's research expertise for activities such as product development, testing, feasibility studies and commercialisation projects.

Applications are open year-round for eligible businesses looking to accelerate innovation and growth.

Thinking of Exporting?

Thinking about exporting but not sure where to start? Looking for a refresher on expanding into international markets?

Join Austrade for the next session of the Export essentials series on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. You can find out about this and more upcoming webinars designed to support you to increase your capacity to export on the website.

Draft Major Events Sponsorship Policy

Nambucca Valley Council is seeking community feedback on its Draft Major Events Sponsorship Policy, which proposes a transparent framework for supporting events that increase visitation, stimulate local economic activity, strengthen the region's profile, and activate town centres across the Nambucca Valley. Submissions are open until 19 August 2026.

Women in Construction Survey

The NSW Government is inviting businesses and individuals to share their experiences and insights through the annual Women in Construction Industry Survey, helping inform future initiatives that support a stronger, more inclusive and diverse construction workforce across NSW. Feedback is open until 26 August 2026.