Working group takes on future of Bellingen Courthouse
A skills-based working group is quietly doing the groundwork on one of Bellingen’s toughest heritage puzzles, what it will actually take to bring the old Courthouse back to life.
Lismore ticks off new toilets, parks and a truck fleet
New parks, new toilets, new trucks. Lismore Council is ticking off a run of practical wins this month, funded through disaster recovery and state grants.
Bruxner Highway safety improvement plans power ahead
Major safety upgrades along the Bruxner Highway are progressing, with early work at the Cowlong and Alphadale roads intersection due to begin in November.
National park upgrades to boost Tenterfield region
Changes to two Tenterfield national parks aim to boost regional tourism, improve visitor facilities and strengthen Western Bundjalung cultural recognition.
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Energy upgrades to cut Kempsey Council power costs and emissions
Kempsey Shire Council will upgrade three water and wastewater facilities with solar and battery systems to cut energy costs and emissions.
Council admits mayoral vote bungled in Clarence Valley
Clarence Valley Council has admitted it stuffed up its own mayoral election and is now waiting on state advice just to work out how to fix it.
Grafton Aquaculture Centre future questioned
The NSW Government is facing calls to clarify the future of Grafton Aquaculture Centre amid concerns it could be downgraded.
Kempsey rehab centre proposal put to NSW ministers
A proposal for a new residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Kempsey has been put directly to four NSW Government ministers.
TAFE NSW taster program builds next generation of Mid North Coast tradies
A TAFE NSW taster program is giving Mid North Coast students hands-on construction skills while helping build the region’s future workforce.
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Northern Rivers and North Coast projects recognised in NSW resilience awards
Northern Rivers and North Coast initiatives have been recognised for strengthening disaster preparedness, mental health support and community resilience.
Newcastle Yowies gear up to host biggest Koori Knockout in history
Raymond Terrace is preparing to welcome the biggest Koori Knockout in the tournament’s history, with Newcastle Yowies vice president Uncle Abie Wright saying the club is expecting around 50,000 people to descend on King Park over the October long weekend.
Highland muscle and haggis melts as Bonnie Wingham festival returns
Strongmen hurling cabers, Highland cows meeting the crowd and a massed pipe band marching to Scotland the Brave: the Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival returns to Wingham Showground on Saturday, 26 September with a line-up of first-time attractions.
Lifestyle
H5 bird flu detected at three North Coast locations
Three new H5 bird flu events have been detected on the NSW North Coast, with infected terns found at Bonny Hills, Jetty Beach and Boomerang Beach.
Free business advice rolls out for North Coast
North Coast small business owners can now tap into free advice, from cash flow to AI adoption, under a $37 million state program spearheaded by their own local minister.
Agribusiness group warns pesticide fee hike will push up grocery prices
Independent analysis says a looming pesticide fee hike could shrink farmers’ access to new products and push grocery prices even higher. Here’s the industry’s warning.
Environment
Great Koala National Park clears major hurdle
The Great Koala National Park has cleared a major hurdle, with 475,000 hectares of forest, 12,000 koalas and a world-class tourism drawcard now a legislative step closer to reality.
Old pallets, new tricks: Ballina’s recycled art competition throws down a challenge
Pallets, letterboxes and backyard habitats: Ballina’s Salvage Shed wants your junk turned into art, with $600 in prizes up for grabs.
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
Mid North Coast cadet inspires health push
A Mid North Coast placement student says a hospital stay with her baby brother set her on the path to occupational therapy, as applications open for the next Aboriginal Allied Health Cadetship intake.
EDUCATION
Fresh Start apprenticeships open to local councils
North Coast councils can now apply for state funding to take on more apprentices, trainees and cadets, as the next round of the Fresh Start Program opens.
POLITICS
Saffin defends regional ministers after confirming administrative error
Janelle Saffin says the numbers back up what she told budget estimates all along, it was never misuse, just a mix-up over which budget line her Sydney travel came from.
INDIGENOUS
NSW strategy aims to grow Aboriginal businesses and regional opportunities
A new five-year NSW strategy aims to help Aboriginal businesses overcome barriers, access funding and create opportunities across regional communities.
CRIME
Police investigate Gloucester break-ins and vehicle thefts
Police are investigating a series of break-ins in Gloucester after two vehicles were stolen early Friday morning.
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