Celebrating 10 years of creativity and community
Port Macquarie’s much-loved ArtWalk is celebrating 10 years of bringing the community together through creativity, culture and connection.
Lismore City Council calls for EOIs for NORCO Eat the Street 2026
Lismore City Council is calling for expressions of interest from food and beverage businesses for NORCO Eat the Street 2026, set to attract about 10,000 visitors on 22 August.
Coffs doubles down on plan to protect key river system
Coffs Harbour has unveiled a draft 10-year strategy to continue restoring the Orara River and safeguard drinking water quality.
Community invited to help shape arts and culture for Port Macquarie hospital upgrade
Mid North Coast residents are being invited to help shape arts initiatives for the $265 million Port Macquarie hospital upgrade.
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Funding boost for new junior cricket oval at Lawrence
A $20,000 NSW Government grant will help build a junior cricket oval at Lawrence, boosting local sporting opportunities.
Council invests in a stronger, more liveable Lismore
Lismore City Council’s draft budget includes a $20 million investment in community facilities, events and services aimed at boosting liveability and supporting the local economy.
Coffs Harbour delivers major works while maintaining strong financial position
Coffs Harbour City Council has posted a strong financial result while completing major projects including a Woolgoolga library upgrade, a new pedestrian bridge and improvements to Brelsford Park.
Lennox Headland Tree Planting Day celebrates 21 years of community action
More than 1,800 volunteers have helped restore Lennox Headland over 21 years, planting 18,000 trees across eight hectares.
CCTV released as investigation continues into suspected assault in Coffs Harbour
Detectives have released CCTV footage as investigations continue into the suspected serious assault of a man at Toormina earlier this year.
What's On
Hidden toll on first responders highlighted ahead of national day of thanks
As communities across the North Coast prepare to recognise the people who respond in times of crisis, new figures reveal the lasting mental health impacts faced by Australia’s first responders long after emergency situations have ended.
Love Lennox Festival set to draw thousands for coastal celebration
Lennox Head will come alive on Saturday, June 13, as the Love Lennox Festival returns with a packed program of live music, family entertainment, community activities and a major focus on sustainability.
Free exercise programs launched for Aboriginal community members in Tweed
Free Aquafit and Goorie Go-Getters programs are helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members in the Tweed improve fitness, wellbeing and social connection.
Lifestyle
Three new exhibitions to open at Manning Regional Art Gallery
Three new exhibitions are coming to Manning Regional Art Gallery this week, featuring major Australian artworks, reflections on motherhood and whimsical folk-inspired creations from regional artists.
Teen charged over alleged assault on retail worker at Goonellabah
A 16 year old boy has been charged over allegedly striking a retail worker in the face with a bottle earlier this month.
Confidence in uncertainty from long standing local businesses
Whether you’re unsure if your new home will be ready in time, or can’t figure out what’s wrong with the wifi, today’s Trades you can Trust local businesses are friends you can rely on when things are a bit uncertain.
Environment
Landcare projects secure more than $585,000 in NSW funding
More than $585,000 in NSW funding will support climate resilience and Aboriginal partnership projects across the Mid Coast.
Gumbaynggirr estuary health and coastal resources to be monitored through co-designed project
A new Mid North Coast project will combine Indigenous knowledge and science to monitor estuary health across Gumbaynggirr Sea Country.
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.
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…
HEALTH
Community organisations invited to partner on healthy living initiatives in Casino
Casino community organisations are invited to partner with Northern NSW Health on local healthy living and wellbeing initiatives.
EDUCATION
Aviation Career Expo inspires Northern Rivers students
Nearly 200 Northern Rivers students explored aviation careers, industry pathways and emerging technologies at the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport expo.
POLITICS
Councils strengthen reconciliation commitments across region
Port Macquarie Hastings Council has launched its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and is seeking a local artist to design uniforms, while the City of Coffs Harbour has placed its draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy 2026 on public exhibition for community feedback.
INDIGENOUS
Troy Cassar-Daley encourages mob to get vaccinated ahead of winter
Country music star Troy Cassar-Daley is urging First Nations Australians to get vaccinated before winter respiratory illnesses increase.
CRIME
Stolen EV takes police from two states on wild pursuit
A stolen electric vehicle allegedly reached speeds of almost 170km/h during a wild cross-border police pursuit before crashing into cars, fences and palm trees at Fingal Head, after which the offender tried to swim away.
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Good News
North Coast to get new police tactical boat
The North Coast is set to benefit from a new high-performance police tactical boat able to respond to incidents along the coastline.
Lost World War I Medal returns home to Kempsey after remarkable discovery
A World War I medal belonging to a Mid North Coast soldier has finally been returned to his family after a remarkable chain of events that began with a chance discovery in a Coffs Harbour garden.
Happy Mother’s Day! What’s on across the North Coast to celebrate Mums
Mother’s Day across the North Coast is set to bring a wide mix of community events, coastal experiences, creative workshops, markets and live entertainment.
Bundjalung arts leader honoured and remembered at inaugural Luminas awards
Bundjalung woman and nationally acclaimed arts executive Rhoda Roberts AO has been posthumously recognised at the 2026 Luminas awards, following her passing in March.