Murwillumbah on track for 24/7 policing in 2027
Murwillumbah has waited years for round-the-clock police. Now the final five officer positions are funded, and the clock is ticking towards 24/7 policing in 2027.
Man charged over alleged Evans Head machete break-in
A 94-year-old woman woke to find a man in her Evans Head bedroom, allegedly armed with a machete. A 35-year-old man was arrested on Woodburn Street about 6.15am.
Two dead, one injured in Tyalgum crash
Two people died and a third is in hospital after a crash on Tyalgum Road on Saturday night. Police are still working to formally identify the victims as crash investigators examine the scene.
On-demand buses on the cards for Byron Bay, Murwillumbah, and Wauchope
No timetable, no long walk to the stop. On-demand buses could be coming to Byron Bay, Murwillumbah, Wauchope, Laurieton, and Kendall under a new 20-year plan. Is your town on the list?
Local News
Know a senior who makes a difference? Clarence and Richmond valleys nominations now open
Do you know a Clarence or Richmond valleys senior who quietly makes everyone’s life better? It’s time they got the credit. Nominations for Local Senior of the Year are now open.
Port Macquarie flying doctor, 84, named NSW Senior Australian of the Year
At 84, most people have long since hung up their work boots. Dr David Cooke OAM is still seeing patients almost full-time, and still flying himself to work.
Politics stays at the door as rivals set the table in Lennox Head
They met as political opponents, a Greens councillor and a National Party candidate. Now Ballina Shire Cr Kiri Dicker and Joshua Booyens are pulling up chairs for strangers across the Northern Rivers, betting a shared meal can bridge the divides pulling communities apart.
Dorrigo wins half-day local event day for show Friday
Dorrigo just scored its own half-day event day for show Friday. But before you plan your escape from work, there’s a catch every local needs to know about.
Port Macquarie’s newest counsellors ready to answer the call
She hadn’t studied in years. Now Sarah Miles is one of 10 new counsellors graduating in Port Macquarie, and the region needs every one of them.
What's On
Port Macquarie flying doctor, 84, named NSW Senior Australian of the Year
At 84, most people have long since hung up their work boots. Dr David Cooke OAM is still seeing patients almost full-time, and still flying himself to work.
Politics stays at the door as rivals set the table in Lennox Head
They met as political opponents, a Greens councillor and a National Party candidate. Now Ballina Shire Cr Kiri Dicker and Joshua Booyens are pulling up chairs for strangers across the Northern Rivers, betting a shared meal can bridge the divides pulling communities apart.
Quandamooka artist Kieron Anderson wins $20,000 Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award in Lismore
A Quandamooka artist has claimed $20,000 and one of Australia’s top Indigenous art prizes in Lismore. See the winning work, Medicine man, and the finalists, free, until February.
Lifestyle
Quandamooka artist Kieron Anderson wins $20,000 Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award in Lismore
A Quandamooka artist has claimed $20,000 and one of Australia’s top Indigenous art prizes in Lismore. See the winning work, Medicine man, and the finalists, free, until February.
Four Northern Rivers artists open The Art Vault gallery in Lismore
Everything in this new Lismore gallery is made by the people behind the counter. Four Northern Rivers artists have joined forces to open The Art Vault, and the doors officially open this Friday.
Byron’s old souvenirs wanted for Lone Goat Gallery exhibition
That dusty souvenir spoon in the back of your drawer could soon be on show in a Byron Bay gallery.
Colour Run, bananas and Healthy Harold: Kempsey’s Festival of Health is back
Kempsey is about to get covered in colour! Healthy Harold’s free Festival of Health and Colour Run hits Service Club Park this Wednesday afternoon. Here’s everything you need to know.
‘Matt Damon’s house’ at Broken Head sells for $4.65 million
The Broken Head estate locals know as “Matt Damon’s house” has sold for millions less than its original asking price.
Microsoft says sorry for 24 hours-long global outage
A global outage of Microsoft Outlook and Teams is easing after about 24 hours of chaos that crippled online communications
Microsoft outage recovery ‘not progressing as expected’
Thousands of Microsoft users remain unable to use key products and the tech giant is struggling to return them to service.
Environment
Coalition taskforce to hunt for new dams
One in six apples, four in 10 blocks of butter, and nearly half our pork could be imported by 2040, the Coalition warns. Its answer is more dams.
Ballina Shire landholders offered grants to bring riverbanks back to life
Got a riverbank, creek, or wetland on your Ballina Shire property? Grants are now on offer to help you restore it, but applications close on 1 December.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
A new chapter in coastal living begins at Valis
Downsize your home, not your life. A $180 million community of 159 homes is rising in North Boambee Valley, complete with a clubhouse, pool, pickleball courts and cinema at its heart.
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.
HEALTH
Forster-Tuncurry urgent care confirmed, but Christmas promise slips to 2027
Forster-Tuncurry’s first urgent care service is confirmed, but the Christmas opening promised to the local MP has slipped to 2027. Now there’s a row over who gets the credit.
No-cost appointments for long-acting contraception, with outreach to rural and regional women
An IUD or implant can cost more than $300 just to have fitted at a private clinic. Now the appointment is free, and outreach is taking it to rural and regional women.
POLITICS
Sexual assault trial reforms pass
Recorded police interviews as evidence, and ground rules on how complainants are questioned. New NSW laws are changing how adult sexual assault trials work, with a pilot starting in 2027.
Preschool backflip: North Coast centres get two-year funding guarantee
North Coast preschools were staring down huge cuts. Now the state has promised every community preschool at least its 2026 funding for two years. But what happens after 2028?
SPORT
Ready, set, go: work starts on Lismore’s $4.5m athletics track
No more five-hour drives to Tamworth. Lismore’s $4.5 million world-class athletics track is finally underway, and it could even host international teams before Brisbane 2032.
CRIME
Man charged after shots allegedly fired at riders rounding up cattle at Newton Boyd
Three riders, including a 13-year-old boy, were rounding up escaped cattle when a man allegedly opened fire with a rifle. Now a Newton Boyd man is behind bars.
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