Coffs Harbour quit-smoking program wins global award
A quit-smoking program born in Coffs Harbour has won an international award after crossing the globe to help pregnant women in Germany.
Want to be a Coffs councillor? Get the inside look
Fancy a seat at the Coffs Harbour council table? A free session on 28 October will show would-be candidates what the job really involves before the 12 December by-election.
Grafton-raised administrator takes charge of suspended Clarence Valley Council
A Coraki boy who began his career in Grafton is back to steer the suspended Clarence Valley Council. John Rayner has three months and a long to-do list.
Woman charged after Coffs Harbour worker run over
He was checking fuel tank levels when a ute left him trapped on a Coffs Harbour forecourt. Now he’s in John Hunter Hospital, and a woman has been refused bail.
Local News
Kempsey councillor refuses to go after being asked to quit
Kempsey Shire Council has censured Cr Noel Selby and asked him to resign over a Facebook comment. He says no.
Coffs goes all in for Youth Foyer
Coffs Harbour wants to be only the third place in NSW with a Youth Foyer, a home and support for 40 young people at a time. Council has put money on the table.
Waste fight in Nambucca Valley pits national park against growth
The local MP says Nambucca Valley councillors have put the Valley’s rubbish future on the line, with a koala park deadline looming. Council deferred the waste facility expansion 5-1. Should it have waited?
Two men refused bail over Casino robbery
A 71-year-old woman was allegedly shoved to the ground and robbed outside a Casino venue. Two men were arrested at a McDougal Street home and refused bail.
Lismore Show legend honoured after 55 years
He started helping with the show jumping in 1969 and never stopped. Now Ron Chittick has been given the Lismore Show’s highest honour after more than 55 years of volunteering.
What's On
Cost of living forces workers to push through pain
Nine in ten workers in pain kept working, and half said they could not afford to lose the income. A new survey shows regional workers are hit harder.
Want to be a Coffs councillor? Get the inside look
Fancy a seat at the Coffs Harbour council table? A free session on 28 October will show would-be candidates what the job really involves before the 12 December by-election.
Riders urged to protect themselves
One in five NSW road deaths is a motorcyclist, yet bikes are just 3.7 per cent of registered vehicles. A new report on airbag vests shows how much protection riders could be missing.
Lifestyle
NSW tops Australia for food tourism
NSW has been named Australia’s food tourism capital, with visitors spending more than $12 billion. See what they are eating, and which regional food events are drawing the crowds.
Cost of living forces workers to push through pain
Nine in ten workers in pain kept working, and half said they could not afford to lose the income. A new survey shows regional workers are hit harder.
SBM26: Coffee and creativity, coastal getaways and thoughtful gifts
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three businesses offering something special for locals and visitors alike: a Maclean café pairing quality coffee with locally made gelato and local art, a Mid North Coast retreat bringing together beachfront holidays and memorable celebrations, and a Glen Innes favourite combining fresh flowers, homemade cakes and carefully chosen…
Environment
Koala park bill hits Parliament
The Great Koala National Park has moved from promise to Parliament, with legislation to create the giant Mid North Coast reserve introduced this week.
Proposed fishing limits threaten Clarence coastal businesses
Proposed cuts to recreational fishing limits have sparked concerns over potential impacts on Clarence coastal businesses, tourism and local economies.
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
Peptide surge hits NSW hospitals
Hospital visits linked to unapproved peptides jumped from five a month to more than 217 in just over a year. NSW Health says a professional-looking label is no proof of what’s inside.
EDUCATION
Teachers rally for more prep time
Teachers say the shortage will return without more prep time. About 85 per cent have considered leaving, and today they take a 16,000-signature letter to Macquarie Street.
POLITICS
Senate probes $560m community grants
Senate hearings into how a $560 million community grants program picked its winners start today in Canberra. Watch live online on Wednesday and Thursday.
INDIGENOUS
Mid North Coast girls make football history in Dubbo
Nine girls from Birpai Country designed their own jerseys and are about to make Mid North Coast football history in Dubbo. Now their families need the community behind them.
CRIME
Helen Haines loses second leg
Dr Helen Haines’ husband says she is alive and stable after losing both legs. The Governor-General says the attack must be a moment for Australians to pause and choose to be better.
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