Man charged after drugs, firearms and ammunition allegedly seized in Forster
A man has been charged after police allegedly seized drugs, firearms and ammunition during a property search on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Coalition migration policy widely condemned as bad for regional Australia
The Coalition’s hardline migration policy is drawing fierce criticism, with warnings it ignores the proven success of regional settlement and risks hurting our communities that rely on it.
River Sounds strikes the right chord in Bellingen
Set against the lush backdrop of the Mid North Coast hinterland, River Sounds has quickly carved out a reputation as one of regional New South Wales’ most beloved boutique festivals.
Little Village Clothes Swap awarded first Resource Recovery Community Grant
Ballina Shire Council has awarded its first Resource Recovery Community Grant to Little Village Clothes Swap for reducing textile waste locally.
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Local News
$1 homes return as Lismore relocation program expands
Homes for $1 are back in Lismore, with 10 flood-affected houses up for auction under the relocation program.
Community at centre of Kyogle’s draft $64.5m budget
Kyogle residents are invited to have their say on a draft $64.5 million council budget focused on local community priorities.
NSW expands access to the pill, putting women’s healthcare closer to home
NSW women will soon be able to get the pill directly from pharmacists under a $4.5 million reform to improve access and cut delays.
Call to boost travel support for Clarence and Richmond valley communities as fuel costs rise
Rising fuel costs are increasing pressure on Clarence and Richmond valley patients travelling long distances for vital essential medical care.
Coffs Yachtie hoists new colours for a revitalised future
Coffs Harbour Yacht Club will refocus on community sailing after a private investment bid fell through. Read more here.
What's On
River Sounds strikes the right chord in Bellingen
Set against the lush backdrop of the Mid North Coast hinterland, River Sounds has quickly carved out a reputation as one of regional New South Wales’ most beloved boutique festivals.
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.
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.
Wage increase delivered for midwives, nurses
Thousands of nurses and midwives have won a landmark pay rise for the first time in more than two decades after an industrial umpire ruled in their favour.
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.
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
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.
EDUCATION
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.
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
Local man charged with murder years after body of pregnant woman found
A Bucca resident has been arrested and charged with murder nearly nine years after the death of a pregnant 21-year-old woman in Sydney’s west.
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Good News
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.
Maclean stalwart honoured for decades of community service
A Maclean community stalwart has been honoured for more than 60 years of service at this year’s Highland Gathering.
Top state honour for Lismore health professional
Lismore podiatrist Helen McGregor has been named NSW Allied Health Professional of the Year.
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.