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.
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.
$1 million boost for North Coast bushland recovery
From Byron’s hinterland to the Tweed Coast, three local groups have landed a share of $1 million to repair bushland and protect threatened species from disaster.
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.
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Cucumber growers warned after pesticides found in Coffs waterways
Quarterly testing of 20 priority waterways since mid-2025 found pesticides in every sampling round at several sites in the Willis Creek and Hearnes Lake catchments.
Casino seniors ready to ramble on
Older Casino residents are being encouraged to get active and make new social connections through a free community walking group launching this month.
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.
Simes Bridge reopens, reconnecting flood-hit Whian Whian
Cut off since the 2022 floods, Whian Whian’s only road link is finally rebuilt and reopened, with a $3.6 million upgrade designed to withstand the next big flood.
Teenage girl charged after elderly woman stabbed at Port Macquarie
A 72-year-old woman airlifted to hospital after an alleged stabbing at her Port Macquarie home, with a 15-year-old girl now facing court.
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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.
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.
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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
Fire returns to Country at Scotts Head for the first time in decades
Fire returned to Scotts Head for the first time in decades, as Traditional Owners and the RFS carried out a cultural burn along an ancient songline stretching back to Guyra.
CRIME
Carer charged over alleged $140,000 bank card transactions in Tweed Heads
A Tweed Heads carer has been charged after police uncovered more than $140,000 in alleged unauthorised transactions involving an elderly man.
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