Community at centre of Kyogle’s draft $64.5m budget
Kyogle residents are invited to have their say on a draft $64.5 million council budget focused on local community priorities.
NSW expands access to the pill, putting women’s healthcare closer to home
NSW women will soon be able to get the pill directly from pharmacists under a $4.5 million reform to improve access and cut delays.
Call to boost travel support for Clarence and Richmond valley communities as fuel costs rise
Rising fuel costs are increasing pressure on Clarence and Richmond valley patients travelling long distances for vital essential medical care.
Coffs Yachtie hoists new colours for a revitalised future
Coffs Harbour Yacht Club will refocus on community sailing after a private investment bid fell through. Read more here.
Local News
Great Southern Nights expands to record program with strong regional focus
Great Southern Nights will return bigger than ever, with 320 artists performing across NSW, including northern hubs like Byron Bay and Boggabilla.
Young people turning to AI for mental health support, NSW Youth Week poll finds
Nearly one in three young people in NSW are using AI to support their mental health, as new polling highlights rising anxiety and cost-of-living pressures.
Coffs Harbour on the Qantas cut list
Qantas will cut domestic flights and increase fares as it grapples with a surge in global fuel costs, a move that is already hitting regional centres including Coffs Harbour.
North Coast, Mid North Coast schools share in $100m Easter maintenance blitz
Schools across the NSW North Coast and Mid North Coast are undergoing upgrades during the Easter holidays as part of a statewide $103 million maintenance blitz.
Local athletes backed to chase sporting dreams
Fifteen Northern Rivers teenagers have received funding to pursue higher-level sport.
What's On
Kempsey event to raise awareness of domestic violence through community art
A powerful community event in Kempsey will use art and storytelling to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
Countdown on as Groovin the Moo returns to Lismore
With just one month to go, Groovin the Moo is gearing up for its return to the live music circuit, with the event set to bring major acts and local talent to Lismore.
Two North Coast centres face off for NSW’s Top Tourism Town
Which will you vote for in the contest for NSW’s Top Tourism Town? Coffs Harbour or Ballina?
COMING SOON! We’re celebrating all the great locally made products on the North Coast. Whether you grow it, brew it, stitch it, mould it, build it, or any other way you make it, we want to tell the world about it! Nominate your business or creations now.
Lifestyle
Phil Jamieson announces national tour and new album
Grinspoon frontman and North Coast local Phil Jamieson is heading back on the road, announcing a massive national tour and new album 10Charlie out in August.
Mallanganee Observatory opens, offering world-class views of sky and landscape
Mallanganee’s new observatory is now open, offering stunning views by day and breathtaking Milky Way stargazing by night.
Wage increase delivered for midwives, nurses
Thousands of nurses and midwives have won a landmark pay rise for the first time in more than two decades after an industrial umpire ruled in their favour.
Drivers fuel crackdown as ‘Bowser Busters’ expose price mismatches
NSW drivers are behind a surge in fuel enforcement, reporting discrepancies and helping regulators crack down on non-compliant service stations.
Environment
Annual dredging begins at Tweed River entrance
Annual dredging at the Tweed River entrance is underway, with up to 150,000 cubic metres of sand to be removed.
Light shone on ‘deceptive’ anti-renewables campaigns
A parliamentary inquiry has found ‘astroturfing’ and deliberately deceptive campaigns were common in the last federal election.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT
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…
Unleash epic adventures with the X Series RV Toy Hauler X Terra from Tow World
Whether you’re chasing rugged trails, beachside sunsets, or mountainside campfires, the Tow World X Series RV Toy Hauler X Terra is your ticket to a life lived outside the ordinary. Designed for…
HEALTH
From the Ground Up: New grant puts rural communities at the centre of health research
Australia is shifting health research, with a new NHMRC program funding rural-led projects and moving decision-making power beyond cities firmly.
EDUCATION
Southern Cross University marks 20 years of pathway program success
Southern Cross University will celebrate 20 years of its Preparing for Success Program with a special event at its Lismore campus on Monday.
POLITICS
Country mayors launch ‘Invest in Us’ campaign calling for more federal funding
Regional mayors are calling for more federal funding, launching a new “Invest in Us” campaign to support local councils and services.
INDIGENOUS
First ever plan to deal with violence against Indigenous women and children
Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek has launched Australia’s first standalone national plan to end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children.
CRIME
Kempsey event to raise awareness of domestic violence through community art
A powerful community event in Kempsey will use art and storytelling to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
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Good News
Local clubs raise $70,000 to support flood-affected farmers
More than $70,000 has been raised by Mid North Coast clubs to support farmers still recovering from last year’s floods.
Celebrating 40 Years of Caring: Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre marks a milestone
For four decades, the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre has been a cornerstone of support, care, and advocacy for women and gender-diverse people across the Mid North Coast.
Satellite breakthrough promises whole-of-herd monitoring for livestock producers
A new satellite technology capable of monitoring entire livestock herds in real time could soon transform farming across the region
Rides, ribbons, and rural pride at Wauchope Show
Community spirit will be on full display when the 114th Wauchope Show returns on April 10 and 11, promising two big days of entertainment, competition, agriculture and good old-fashioned family fun.