Lismore hits 10-landslip milestone in $14.5 million recovery push
Ten landslips fixed, dozens still to go: Lismore’s $14.5 million flood recovery push has hit a major milestone, with hillsides stabilised and roads rebuilt for the long haul.
Y2A named preferred provider for Bello Youth Hub
Bellingen Shire Council has named Youth2Action Incorporated (Y2A) as the preferred provider to operate the Bello Youth Hub under an interim agreement of up to 12 months.
Tiny homes with big ideas roll into Coffs Harbour
The tiny home movement is coming to the North Coast, with the Coffs Harbour Tiny Home Expo set to take over Coffs Harbour Showground from Friday, 18 September to Sunday, 20 September.
Northern Rivers gets a team in new surfing ‘big bash’
Australia’s first pro surfing league is here, and the Northern Rivers just scored its own team. Owen Wright is coming out of retirement to chase a spot. Find out what’s coming to our coast in 2028.
Local News
Two charged following vehicle stop in Ballina
A man and a woman have been charged after police stopped an allegedly stolen vehicle in Ballina last night.
NSW’s waves could be recognised as visitor economy infrastructure, new paper says
A new paper calls for NSW North Coast surf clubs, waves and beaches to be recognised as vital visitor economy infrastructure.
Northern Rivers locals benefit from free TAFE tax support
Northern Rivers residents and businesses are benefiting from free tax support and training initiatives aimed at building the region’s skilled workforce.
Building blitz nets 21 fines across Port Macquarie sites
More than 120 building sites across Port Macquarie, Forster and Nelson Bay were put under the microscope last month, with inspectors handing out $14,850 in fines.
Farm leaders tackle agriculture’s biggest challenges at NFF summit
Agriculture leaders gathered in Canberra to tackle global uncertainty, food security and growing competition for the nation’s agricultural land.
What's On
Tiny homes with big ideas roll into Coffs Harbour
The tiny home movement is coming to the North Coast, with the Coffs Harbour Tiny Home Expo set to take over Coffs Harbour Showground from Friday, 18 September to Sunday, 20 September.
Local reader’s book habit is sheltering families worldwide
A Lismore-area book lover has found an unlikely way to shelter earthquake and flood survivors around the world: reading. Find out how one book club is changing lives.
Scarecrows set to take over Comboyne for month-long festival
Comboyne’s population is about to swell, at least in scarecrow form, with the first-ever Comboyne Scarecrow Festival set to run from Saturday, 12 September to Sunday, 11 October.
Lifestyle
Poets converge on Nimbin for 23rd World Cup
Thirty-two poets from as far afield as Tasmania, Western Australia and Queensland will descend on Nimbin this weekend for the 23rd Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup, with heats kicking off at the Nimbin School of Arts from 9.30 am on Saturday, 5 September.
North Coast leads NSW caravan and camping boom
NSW’s North Coast is leading the state’s caravan and camping boom, as thousands of visitors descend on Lismore for the region’s Outdoor Adventure and Home and Lifestyle Expo.
Knee-jerk reaction to flawed ABC program may make food more expensive
In the continuing fallout from the ABC’s Four Corners investigation Duped, more highly experienced food industry professionals have come out and criticised the program, warning that a knee-jerk reaction from government could make food more expensive.
Environment
Funding boost for Clarence and Richmond Valley Crown reserves
More than $251,000 will fund nine projects protecting and improving Crown reserves across the Clarence and Richmond valleys for local communities.
Bellingen Shire smashes climate target five years early
Bellingen Shire just cut its emissions by 69 per cent, smashing its 2030 target five years early. Solar panels, electric vehicles and a landmark power deal are behind the numbers.
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
Northern NSW hospitals brace for busiest winter yet
Northern NSW hospitals are seeing 22 more patients a day than this time last year. Health bosses reveal where locals should go instead of the ED, and it might save you hours in a waiting room.
EDUCATION
Democracy on the Move: Parliament of NSW Regional Roadshow heads to Macksville
Parliament of NSW will bring its Regional Roadshow to Macksville on 12 August, giving regional students opportunities to engage democracy.
POLITICS
Joyce denies One Nation are ‘a pack of homophobes’
“You can absolutely bet I will not go.” Barnaby Joyce denies One Nation are homophobic, but won’t say if he backs Mardi Gras, only saying he won’t be there and he doesn’t have an opinion.
INDIGENOUS
Funding to prevent violence through Aboriginal sport
Aboriginal-led organisations can apply for new funding to tackle domestic, family and sexual violence through community sport programs.
CRIME
Teen and woman charged after alleged break-in at Taree’s Andy’s Kake Kitchen
A break-in at a well-loved Taree bakery cost it its morning trade, and led police to a stash of methamphetamine and stolen goods, with a teenage boy and a 54-year-old woman now facing separate charges.
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