Major upgrades to enhance Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre
Major upgrades to the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre will improve safety, traffic flow and facilities, with works starting next month.
Truck driver accused of killing Taree cyclist fails to show in court
The man charged over Taree cyclist Blaze Nicholson’s death failed to show in court today. Case adjourned to September 14.
Food security tops farmers’ agenda
Food security dominated the NSW Farmers Conference as delegates backed policies to boost Australia’s fuel and fertiliser production and strengthen supply.
MidCoast lone northern council to share in $54m housing infrastructure fund
MidCoast Council is the only council north of the Hunter Valley to receive a share of almost $54 million in NSW Government infrastructure grants intended to support housing growth, despite northern NSW being the state’s leading homelessness hotspot.
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Man found guilty of killing toddler while partner slept
Within months of dating a young mum in Coffs Harbour, a man described her toddler as “out of control” and needing to be sorted out. Jurors have now found him guilty of murder.
Healthy Towns program launches in Murwillumbah to help residents age well
Murwillumbah has been picked as a Healthy Towns pilot site, with a dedicated link worker and $977,000 in funding aimed at keeping older residents connected as they age. Here’s how it will work.
‘Unspeakable loss’ as man murdered in dispute over dog
The family of a Kendall man fatally shot in an argument about a dog say his death has left them with gaping voids in their hearts.
Rentals at risk: North Coast farmers take land tax fight to Sydney
Social media excerpt Farmhouses pulled off the rental market over a land tax trap? North Coast farmers say it is already happening, and this week they take the fight to Sydney.
Draft masterplan unveiled for 500 flood-resilient homes in East Lismore
More than 500 flood-resilient homes could rise on the old Southern Cross University site at East Lismore. The draft masterplan is out, and locals have until 16 August to have their say.
What's On
Call for North Coast teams to enter Joeys Mini World Cup before entries close
Junior football clubs across the North Coast are being urged to enter this year’s Rale Rasic Joeys Mini World Cup, with organisers keen to see more local teams take part in a tournament that once called Lismore home.
Rentals at risk: North Coast farmers take land tax fight to Sydney
Social media excerpt Farmhouses pulled off the rental market over a land tax trap? North Coast farmers say it is already happening, and this week they take the fight to Sydney.
Casino Truck Show record broken as excitement builds for biggest weekend
Entries for the Casino Truck Show have filled in record time, building on the event’s reputation as the greatest truck show in the Southern Hemisphere.
Lifestyle
Dads to trade footy talk for French braids at Club Scotts
Learning to plait hair on a mannequin head isn’t your average Sunday arvo at the local club, but that’s exactly what a group of mid-north coast dads will do at Club Scotts this weekend.
AI and ag tech takes centre stage at NSW Farmers conference
Farm data is an $800 million industry and rising, but the AI data centres crunching it want the same water our communities are short of. The latest new development to divide the ag world is set to dominate this week’s NSW Farmers Conference.
Aussie farmers and the new ballad of the virtual drover
After centuries of moving stock around on horseback or motorbike, farmers across much of Australia can now opt to use an app to manage their herds.
Environment
Confusion reigns over new forest carbon credit scheme
Farmers, foresters and green groups are all furious about a new forest carbon credit scheme, just not for the same reasons. Here’s what it means for the North Coast.
Lismore households throw away $670,000 in container refunds as recoverable waste fills red bins
Lismore households discarded an estimated $670,000 in container refunds while nearly half their red-bin waste was recoverable, audit.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
New England Business Technology: the local team behind smarter business systems
New England Business Technology (NEBT) is focused on helping organisations “do business better” through tailored technology and communication solutions designed specifically for regional conditions.
Tow World trusted for honest service and practical know-how
Helping people tow, travel and explore with confidence is what drives the Tow World team every day – and they’re expanding their service capacity with a move to new premises.
HEALTH
Fear of child protection puts regional mums at risk
Pregnant women in regional NSW face a double risk: less access to health care, and a fear of child protection that stops many from seeking help at all, new research shows.
EDUCATION
Dung beetles cut methane emissions from cattle manure by 85 per cent, study finds
Dung beetles could play a bigger role in reducing the climate impact of Australia’s livestock industry, with new research finding they cut methane emissions from cattle manure by up to 85 per cent.
POLITICS
NSW Opposition promises payroll tax cut to stop business exodus
The NSW Opposition says thousands of businesses are leaving the state and promises the country’s lowest payroll tax if it wins office.
INDIGENOUS
Legends for Mob rise at Coffs Harbour’s 2026 NAIDOC Week celebrations
A community leader who founded an Aboriginal support organisation has received Coffs Harbour’s highest NAIDOC Week honour at the Yandaarra awards.
CRIME
Man charged over alleged break-ins, thefts and firearm offences in Tweed Heads
A man has faced court after being charged over a series of alleged commercial break-ins and firearm offences following a police search in the Tweed Heads area.
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