Free Forster workshop offers tools to find calm in the chaos
Forster residents can learn practical ways to manage stress, build resilience and strengthen relationships at a free community workshop next month.
Nationals pick Lismore local Dylan Butcher for 2027 election
“People have had a gutful of it.” The Nationals have picked a born-and-bred local to take on Lismore at the 2027 state election. Meet Dylan Butcher.
“Fighting a government computer”: Penfold backs small business in ATO super crackdown
Paid your staff’s super but now facing an ATO demand? Lyne MP Alison Penfold says local businesses are being dragged into a computer-driven crackdown, and she wants to hear from you.
Free first aid training back for regional women
In the country, help can be a long way off, and women are often first on the scene. Free first aid and mental health training is coming to Armidale, Forster and more.
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Casino pilot cuts the wait for Aboriginal patients’ travel money
Waiting weeks for Sydney to repay your medical travel? On the North Coast, Aboriginal patients now have a faster way, and more than 330 people have already used it.
Kyogle, Bonalbo, Urbenville, and Nimbin asked to shape future of local health services
What should health care look like in Kyogle, Bonalbo, Urbenville, and Nimbin until 2041? The local health district wants to hear from you, but the survey closes on 22 November.
Major sewer upgrade to tunnel under the Myall River
Diggers are about to move in at Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. A multi-year sewer upgrade will bore under the Myall River to cut overflows and make room for growth.
Dorrigo youth to have their say on disaster recovery as Bellingen lands $115,000
A podcast made by Dorrigo teens, workshops for older residents, and tailored plans for people with disability. Bellingen Shire is getting $115,000 to be ready for the next disaster.
$10.85m deal locked in for Coffs Jetty Foreshores
A $10.85 million state investment is on the way for Coffs Jetty Foreshores, with about 250 homes and 200 tourist rooms planned. Council has voted to lock in the deal, but the build could take 20 years.
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Free first aid training back for regional women
In the country, help can be a long way off, and women are often first on the scene. Free first aid and mental health training is coming to Armidale, Forster and more.
Kyogle, Bonalbo, Urbenville, and Nimbin asked to shape future of local health services
What should health care look like in Kyogle, Bonalbo, Urbenville, and Nimbin until 2041? The local health district wants to hear from you, but the survey closes on 22 November.
Free Forster workshop offers tools to find calm in the chaos
Forster residents can learn practical ways to manage stress, build resilience and strengthen relationships at a free community workshop next month.
Lifestyle
The Lightkeeper takes top honours at Byron film festival
Byron Bay’s film festival turned 20 and The Lightkeeper stole the show, winning Best Film and Best Dramatic Feature. See who else took home an award, including Byron’s own Tibor.
Nationals blast buyback starting before the rules
The firearms buyback starts 2 November, and Grafton Police Station is one of the first collection points. The Nationals say the rules aren’t even written yet, and Tamworth’s music festival is in the way.
Regional Australia Bank backs Curryfest, Chillifest, and Blues and Berries
Curryfest, Chillifest, and Blues and Berries just got a big backer. A regional bank has signed on to support the Coffs Coast’s favourite festivals, days before Woolgoolga’s big Sunday.
Rescued orphan Adelaide welcomes endangered sea lion pup in Coffs Harbour
She was once an orphaned pup alone on a beach. Now Adelaide is a mum of three, after giving birth to an endangered Australian sea lion pup at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary in Coffs Harbour.
Kingscliff founder’s activewear goes from run to ocean
One sweaty Kingscliff run, one very tempting ocean, and an idea that took eight years. Danica Ainsworth is racing the Kingscliff Triathlon in her own Sweat to Swim gear.
Gloucester Holiday Park under the microscope over flood risk and backlog
Flood risk, a maintenance backlog, and big questions about money. Gloucester Holiday Park is under investigation, but Council insists it is not a decision to close.
Coffee cup backflip: “cafe killer” laws to go, but not until after the election
Labor will scrap its coffee cup rules, but only after the election. North Coast MPs say “cafe killer” laws are hurting local businesses now, and they want them gone next month.
Environment
$8.28m for drought resilience, and more on offer
Women cutting their own hair because there wasn’t enough water. That’s the kind of drought hardship $8.28 million in new grants aims to tackle, and there’s more money still on offer.
Lismore bin baskets put cash in pockets
About $670,000 in container refunds was going to waste in Lismore. Now 20 new Return and Earn baskets on public bins in Lismore and Nimbin aim to put that cash back in locals’ pockets.
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
GPs say Medicare is failing women doctors
Female GPs spend longer with patients, treat more mental health problems, and earn 93.5 cents for every dollar a male GP makes per hour. The RACGP says Medicare needs to change.
Move for 30 days to support ovarian cancer care
Walk, run, ride, or roll out a yoga mat. Workout 4 Women asks Australians to move for 30 days in November to fund free nursing and support for women with ovarian cancer.
POLITICS
North Coast MPs rally behind Helen Haines
Three North Coast MPs have poured out their hearts for Dr Helen Haines in federal parliament. Hear what they said about heroes, anger online, and the day she returns.
NSW releases critical minerals skills plan
NSW has launched what it calls an Australian-first Critical Minerals Skills Plan as Sydney hosts a global mining conference, and renewed its coal agreement with Japan, the state’s biggest buyer.
SPORT
Soggy Coffs Harbour loses national junior Oztag titles to Werrington
Junior Oztag players set to represent their regions on the national stage are now bound for Sydney’s west, after a month of relentless rain swamped Coffs Harbour’s playing fields.
CRIME
Woman charged over destruction of Kempsey Christmas tree
A 19-year-old woman will face court next month after allegedly setting fire to Kempsey’s community Christmas tree late last year.
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