The film actor Russell Crowe has a 320 hectare property in Nana Glen, where his parents live, which as a result has become famous in Australia.

In February 2021, Nana Glen was the scene of a major derailment of a train carrying dangerous goods, with up to 16 carriages and two engines jackknifed in flood waters.

[6] Nana Glen Public School is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales 25 km west of Coffs Harbour in the Orara Valley.

Since this time, the Committee has overseen the improvements to the Sports Centre with the community, federal, state and local governments and user groups contributing over $2,000,000 for its development.

These improvements include erecting an amenities block, extending the Kiosk and amenities, building a dam and providing underground water, and substantial ground improvements including building stockyards, covered yards, cross country jumps and ring fencing.