Local woman smashes military glass ceiling
Kyogle born and former 12/16 Hunter River Lancers reservist Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will be the first ever female Chief of Army.
Sydney to Grafton XPT to return after year off the rails
The Sydney to Grafton XPT is back, with services resuming later this month after a year of upgrades.
Drivers fuel crackdown as ‘Bowser Busters’ expose price mismatches
NSW drivers are behind a surge in fuel enforcement, reporting discrepancies and helping regulators crack down on non-compliant service stations.
Kempsey event to raise awareness of domestic violence through community art
A powerful community event in Kempsey will use art and storytelling to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
Local News
From the Ground Up: New grant puts rural communities at the centre of health research
Australia is shifting health research, with a new NHMRC program funding rural-led projects and moving decision-making power beyond cities firmly.
Coffs Harbour goes bananas at record-breaking moment
Hundreds formed a giant human banana at Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Beach to celebrate the region and boost a tourism campaign.
Funding open for innovative women’s sport projects in NSW
NSW sporting organisations can apply for $500,000 to boost women and girls’ participation through the Play Her Way Innovation Program.
Southern Cross University marks 20 years of pathway program success
Southern Cross University will celebrate 20 years of its Preparing for Success Program with a special event at its Lismore campus on Monday.
No fertiliser, no farmer, no food
NSW Nationals MP Richie Williamson has warned fertiliser and diesel shortages could trigger a food and fibre crisis.
What's On
Kempsey event to raise awareness of domestic violence through community art
A powerful community event in Kempsey will use art and storytelling to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
Countdown on as Groovin the Moo returns to Lismore
With just one month to go, Groovin the Moo is gearing up for its return to the live music circuit, with the event set to bring major acts and local talent to Lismore.
Two North Coast centres face off for NSW’s Top Tourism Town
Which will you vote for in the contest for NSW’s Top Tourism Town? Coffs Harbour or Ballina?
COMING SOON! We’re celebrating all the great locally made products on the North Coast. Whether you grow it, brew it, stitch it, mould it, build it, or any other way you make it, we want to tell the world about it! Nominate your business or creations now.
Lifestyle
Phil Jamieson announces national tour and new album
Grinspoon frontman and North Coast local Phil Jamieson is heading back on the road, announcing a massive national tour and new album 10Charlie out in August.
Mallanganee Observatory opens, offering world-class views of sky and landscape
Mallanganee’s new observatory is now open, offering stunning views by day and breathtaking Milky Way stargazing by night.
NSW boosts freight limits as national fuel plan sets staged response
The NSW Government has moved to increase freight capacity and ease pressure on fuel supplies, announcing temporary changes to truck limits and operating hours
Impact of fuel shortages spread beyond bowser as National Cabinet meets
Fuel shortage impacts spread well beyond the bowser, hitting farms, freight, charities and services as National Cabinet meets on response.
Environment
Annual dredging begins at Tweed River entrance
Annual dredging at the Tweed River entrance is underway, with up to 150,000 cubic metres of sand to be removed.
Light shone on ‘deceptive’ anti-renewables campaigns
A parliamentary inquiry has found ‘astroturfing’ and deliberately deceptive campaigns were common in the last federal election.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
Restoring the Past, Reimagining the Future at Jolly Good Emporium
Behind the doors of 168–170 Beardy Street, a 150-year-old building is being lovingly restored and reimagined, not simply as an antiques store, but as a heritage-inspired space where history, craftsmanship and community…
Unleash epic adventures with the X Series RV Toy Hauler X Terra from Tow World
Whether you’re chasing rugged trails, beachside sunsets, or mountainside campfires, the Tow World X Series RV Toy Hauler X Terra is your ticket to a life lived outside the ordinary. Designed for…
HEALTH
Red tape delays mental health care for rural people
A Medicare change designed to improve quality of care is inadvertently disadvantaging rural people seeking mental health treatment, an inquiry has been told.
EDUCATION
New flood-resilient school takes shape in Lismore South
The rebuild of Lismore South Public School has reached a key milestone, with the first building modules lifted into place.
POLITICS
Country mayors launch ‘Invest in Us’ campaign calling for more federal funding
Regional mayors are calling for more federal funding, launching a new “Invest in Us” campaign to support local councils and services.
INDIGENOUS
First ever plan to deal with violence against Indigenous women and children
Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek has launched Australia’s first standalone national plan to end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children.
CRIME
$1 million reward announced in bid to solve Harmony Bryant death
A $1 million reward has been announced as police renew their investigation into the 2003 death of Harmony Bryant near Port Macquarie.
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Good News
Local clubs raise $70,000 to support flood-affected farmers
More than $70,000 has been raised by Mid North Coast clubs to support farmers still recovering from last year’s floods.
Celebrating 40 Years of Caring: Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre marks a milestone
For four decades, the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre has been a cornerstone of support, care, and advocacy for women and gender-diverse people across the Mid North Coast.
Satellite breakthrough promises whole-of-herd monitoring for livestock producers
A new satellite technology capable of monitoring entire livestock herds in real time could soon transform farming across the region
Rides, ribbons, and rural pride at Wauchope Show
Community spirit will be on full display when the 114th Wauchope Show returns on April 10 and 11, promising two big days of entertainment, competition, agriculture and good old-fashioned family fun.