Casino seniors ready to ramble on
Older Casino residents are being encouraged to get active and make new social connections through a free community walking group launching this month.
Simes Bridge reopens, reconnecting flood-hit Whian Whian
Cut off since the 2022 floods, Whian Whian’s only road link is finally rebuilt and reopened, with a $3.6 million upgrade designed to withstand the next big flood.
Teenage girl charged after elderly woman stabbed at Port Macquarie
A 72-year-old woman airlifted to hospital after an alleged stabbing at her Port Macquarie home, with a 15-year-old girl now facing court.
Funding to prevent violence through Aboriginal sport
Aboriginal-led organisations can apply for new funding to tackle domestic, family and sexual violence through community sport programs.
Local News
North Coast rail shutdown targets delays and reliability
A major maintenance blitz will shut the North Coast rail line for almost two days, with more than 250 workers deployed across 43 sites to tackle delays and improve reliability.
Federation Bridge night works to bring traffic changes
Motorists can expect changed traffic conditions on Federation Bridge at Mullumbimby during essential maintenance work from Monday, 17 August.
Nominations open for Lismore Walk of Honour
Lismore residents are being invited to nominate outstanding community members for recognition on the city’s proposed Walk of Honour.
Carer charged over alleged $140,000 bank card transactions in Tweed Heads
A Tweed Heads carer has been charged after police uncovered more than $140,000 in alleged unauthorised transactions involving an elderly man.
Save water, save money with Coffs Harbour’s ShowerStar deal
Coffs Harbour residents can save water and cut household costs with a discounted device designed to encourage shorter showers.
What's On
Poets converge on Nimbin for 23rd World Cup
Thirty-two poets from as far afield as Tasmania, Western Australia and Queensland will descend on Nimbin this weekend for the 23rd Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup, with heats kicking off at the Nimbin School of Arts from 9.30 am on Saturday, 5 September.
Old Friends returns to Brunswick Picture House for a third time
Cabaret trio Mark Trevorrow, Rupert Noffs and Bev Kennedy will bring their acclaimed show Old Friends back to Brunswick Picture House on Saturday, 5 September, marking the third time the production has played the venue.
Macleay Laneway Festival to put young people centre stage
Kempsey Shire’s young people will take over the town’s laneways again this year, with the Macleay Laneway Festival returning on Saturday, 24 October.
Lifestyle
Local MP demands government halt aerial horse cull in Yuraygir National Park
Nationals MP Richie Williamson says the government has kept locals in the dark over plans to shoot horses from the air in Yuraygir National Park, and wants it stopped.
Knee-jerk reaction to flawed ABC program may make food more expensive
In the continuing fallout from the ABC’s Four Corners investigation Duped, more highly experienced food industry professionals have come out and criticised the program, warning that a knee-jerk reaction from government could make food more expensive.
Return help available for illegal farm workers, department says
Workers told the ABC they couldn’t afford to fly home. The Department of Home Affairs says return costs are usually covered, and help is available for those who need it.
Environment
Funding boost for Clarence and Richmond Valley Crown reserves
More than $251,000 will fund nine projects protecting and improving Crown reserves across the Clarence and Richmond valleys for local communities.
Bellingen Shire smashes climate target five years early
Bellingen Shire just cut its emissions by 69 per cent, smashing its 2030 target five years early. Solar panels, electric vehicles and a landmark power deal are behind the numbers.
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
Northern NSW hospitals brace for busiest winter yet
Northern NSW hospitals are seeing 22 more patients a day than this time last year. Health bosses reveal where locals should go instead of the ED, and it might save you hours in a waiting room.
EDUCATION
Democracy on the Move: Parliament of NSW Regional Roadshow heads to Macksville
Parliament of NSW will bring its Regional Roadshow to Macksville on 12 August, giving regional students opportunities to engage democracy.
POLITICS
Joyce denies One Nation are ‘a pack of homophobes’
“You can absolutely bet I will not go.” Barnaby Joyce denies One Nation are homophobic, but won’t say if he backs Mardi Gras, only saying he won’t be there and he doesn’t have an opinion.
INDIGENOUS
Fire returns to Country at Scotts Head for the first time in decades
Fire returned to Scotts Head for the first time in decades, as Traditional Owners and the RFS carried out a cultural burn along an ancient songline stretching back to Guyra.
CRIME
Man charged over fatal Yamba boat capsize
A man has been charged over a boat capsize that left two people dead at Yamba on the NSW North Coast earlier this year.
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