More health students to get paid prac
Ten more health courses will get paid prac placements from next year, but is $338.60 a week enough?
Changed traffic conditions on Boyds Bay Bridge at Tweed Heads South
Night works on Boyds Bay Bridge at Tweed Heads South will close a northbound off-ramp and slow traffic overnight.
Thompson endorsed as Nationals candidate for Myall Lakes
Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson has secured The Nationals’ endorsement to contest the seat at the 2027 NSW election.
Two charged after alleged police pursuit in stolen SUV on Mid North Coast
Two people have been charged after an alleged police pursuit involving a stolen SUV on the NSW Mid North Coast.
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National exhibition headlines new gallery season
Everyone is invited to experience two new exhibitions at Manning Regional Art Gallery from 31 July to 19 September.
Coffs Harbour’s winning hand with five-of-a-kind
Coffs Harbour is set to secure five flagship Oztag events until 2031, delivering up to $100 million in economic impact.
Emergency alert test may increase anxiety for disaster-affected communities
Australia’s nationwide emergency alert test could trigger anxiety and trauma responses in disaster-affected communities, a Southern Cross University researcher warns.
Clarence and Richmond Valley volunteers recognised in NSW Hidden Treasures Honour Roll
Three Clarence and Richmond Valley women have been recognised in the 2025 NSW Hidden Treasures Honour Roll for outstanding volunteer service to their communities.
Local behaviour specialist releases new self-help book on breaking cycles of self-doubt
Local behaviour specialist Marnie Sole has released a self-help book exploring recurring patterns of self-doubt and change.
What's On
New coin honours the land’s unsung heroes
A horse, a dog, an eagle and a story of grit. The Royal Australian Mint’s newest coin honours the rural battlers behind our beef, wool and grain.
Shannon Noll saddles up as Bucks N Trucks headliner in Casino
Shannon Noll is coming to Casino, and he’s not just singing. The Aussie icon’s own rum company is now backing the Bucks N Trucks Country Fest. Organisers say it’s set to be the region’s biggest weekend yet.
Paddlers converge on Taree for Manning River Dragon Boat Club’s annual regatta
Manning River Dragon Boat Club is gearing up for its biggest weekend of the year, with crews travelling from as far as Dubbo and Sydney to race on the Manning River in Taree.
Lifestyle
Bindiis and clovers on notice as Kempsey Shire’s annual spray returns
Bindiis, beware. Kempsey Shire Council’s annual spray program hits sporting fields, cemeteries and holiday parks from 27 July, and your favourite oval could be temporarily off limits.
New coin honours the land’s unsung heroes
A horse, a dog, an eagle and a story of grit. The Royal Australian Mint’s newest coin honours the rural battlers behind our beef, wool and grain.
NSW Premier, Energy Minister face NSW Farmers conference
Fuel, crime, renewables and land maps took centre stage as Premier Chris Minns and Energy Minister Penny Sharpe faced NSW Farmers delegates, pledging action while farmers pressed them on infrastructure and regional concerns across NSW.
Environment
Confusion reigns over new forest carbon credit scheme
Farmers, foresters and green groups are all furious about a new forest carbon credit scheme, just not for the same reasons. Here’s what it means for the North Coast.
Lismore households throw away $670,000 in container refunds as recoverable waste fills red bins
Lismore households discarded an estimated $670,000 in container refunds while nearly half their red-bin waste was recoverable, audit.
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 doctors encouraged to apply for rural generalist training program
Doctors on the Mid North Coast are being encouraged to apply for the NSW Government’s Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway.
EDUCATION
Dung beetles cut methane emissions from cattle manure by 85 per cent, study finds
Dung beetles could play a bigger role in reducing the climate impact of Australia’s livestock industry, with new research finding they cut methane emissions from cattle manure by up to 85 per cent.
POLITICS
CMA join push against federal disaster funding cuts
The Country Mayors Association is warning a federal funding shake-up would leave ratepayers covering more of the bill after the next flood, fire or storm.
INDIGENOUS
New initiative puts Aboriginal communities in the driver’s seat of licensing support
Transport for NSW is launching an Australian-first program training Aboriginal driving instructors to expand culturally safe licensing support statewide.
CRIME
Truck driver accused of killing Taree cyclist fails to show in court
The man charged over Taree cyclist Blaze Nicholson’s death failed to show in court today. Case adjourned to September 14.
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