Two police officers allegedly assaulted in Port Macquarie carpark arrest
A wanted woman allegedly attacked two police officers and crashed into a parked car and a pole trying to flee arrest in a Port Macquarie carpark. Now she faces nine charges.
Lismore’s $112 million flood comeback: all 45 buildings restored
Gutted by the 2022 floods, now all 45 are back. Lismore’s $112 million rebuild is finished, but its most ambitious project, City Hall, still has one more wait ahead.
Wooli’s flood-prone lifeline to be lifted two metres
One road in, one road out, and it keeps going under. Wooli’s Sandy Crossing is finally being raised two metres, while Lawrence Road gets a $5.2 million widening.
Thrumster garage sale to help rescue pup Frankie walk without pain
Frankie the Labrador had never been inside a house until a few months ago. Now, at just 11 months old, he has a brand new hip, and a Thrumster street is rallying to help pay for his second.
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Port Macquarie Koala Hospital set to reopen after $10.7 million rebuild
John Williamson is singing Goodbye Blinky Bill, and every dollar you give is doubled. Port Macquarie’s $10.7 million Koala Hospital is reopening, and here’s how to be part of it.
Goonellabah garden party to raise money for sick Northern Rivers kids
23 years, 130 guests and one big race. Northern Rivers women are frocking up in Goonellabah, and every raffle ticket helps keep sick local kids close to home.
“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.
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.
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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Goonellabah garden party to raise money for sick Northern Rivers kids
23 years, 130 guests and one big race. Northern Rivers women are frocking up in Goonellabah, and every raffle ticket helps keep sick local kids close to home.
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.
Lifestyle
Last-ditch plea to save North Lismore’s Joy Love Gallery
His daughter says six armed police removed a 63-year-old grandfather who paints birds. Now North Lismore artist Jimmy Willing is in a tent, and his gallery could be demolished as early as today.
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.
$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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Point Of Law wins Melbourne Cup
Favourite Point Of Law has run down frontrunner Royal Supremacy to win the $10 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington
CRIME
Stolen car, machetes and a hidden gun: wanted man caught hiding in Casino
A stolen Commodore on the wrong side of the road, machetes in the car and a gun in a bag. Hours later, the wanted driver was found hiding on a Casino street.
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