Top female skateboarders to return to Lismore for Momentum festival
Australia’s leading female skateboarders will return to Lismore in July for Momentum, a festival promoting participation, skills and pathways statewide.
Grants open to help communities prepare for drought
More than $3 million is available for community-led projects helping rural and regional Australians prepare for drought.
Changed traffic conditions on Waterfall Way at Thora
Motorists travelling on Waterfall Way near Thora should expect minor delays from 1 June, with traffic changes and reduced speed limits in place while four culvert crossings are replaced over a six-week period.
Aviation Career Expo inspires Northern Rivers students
Nearly 200 Northern Rivers students explored aviation careers, industry pathways and emerging technologies at the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport expo.
Local News
Free lung screenings available in Tweed as $2.5 million Lung Bus arrives
The NSW Government’s $2.5 million Lung Bus has arrived in Tweed Heads, offering free lung health screenings for workers exposed to silica and other hazardous dusts.
Landcare projects secure more than $585,000 in NSW funding
More than $585,000 in NSW funding will support climate resilience and Aboriginal partnership projects across the Mid Coast.
How a simple payphone game is helping Tenterfield reconnect
A nostalgic payphone game is bringing Tenterfield residents together, sparking new connections and renewed community engagement.
Woman charged over alleged bomb threats to schools and airports across NSW
A woman has been charged following an investigation into multiple alleged bomb threats made to schools and airports across New South Wales.
Review of MidCoast Urban Release areas
Where should future growth happen across the MidCoast? Review the updated Urban Release Areas Report and share your feedback to help shape future planning decisions for communities across the Mid North Coast.
What's On
Top female skateboarders to return to Lismore for Momentum festival
Australia’s leading female skateboarders will return to Lismore in July for Momentum, a festival promoting participation, skills and pathways statewide.
Lantern Parade to light up Lismore once again
The Lismore Lantern Parade will return this year for its 32nd staging, continuing a much-loved tradition that transforms the CBD into a glowing celebration of community, creativity and resilience.
Nationals launch “Flick the Tick” petition
Nationals MPs have launched a “Flick the Tick” petition at Primex today, demanding stronger action and more funding to tackle the growing cattle tick threat across regional NSW.
Lifestyle
BikeHero aims to help North Coast teens ride e-bikes safely
With e-bikes becoming increasingly common on shared coastal pathways, around schools and in town centres across the North Coast, safety experts say families should not wait for new laws before teaching teenagers how to ride safely.
North Coast to host world’s largest women’s surfing festival
Thousands of surfers and visitors will descend on Kingscliff next month for the world’s largest women’s surfing festival.
Confidence in uncertainty from long standing local businesses
Whether you’re unsure if your new home will be ready in time, or can’t figure out what’s wrong with the wifi, today’s Trades you can Trust local businesses are friends you can rely on when things are a bit uncertain.
Welcome Experience program expanded to help regional councils fill workforce shortages
Regional councils will now be included in the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience program, helping attract and retain workers in critical roles from engineering and planning to childcare and road maintenance.
Environment
Byron joins calls for polluters to pay for flood damage
Byron Shire Council has joined a push for a national “polluter pays” approach to climate disaster recovery
Nimbin boil water alert to remain as Council works on treatment plant repairs
Nimbin residents face at least three more weeks under a boil water alert as Council repairs treatment infrastructure.
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.
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…
HEALTH
Community organisations invited to partner on healthy living initiatives in Casino
Casino community organisations are invited to partner with Northern NSW Health on local healthy living and wellbeing initiatives.
EDUCATION
Old Bar Library upgrade to deliver safer, more modern community space
Old Bar Community Library upgrades will deliver safer, modern facilities while temporary closures support essential refurbishment works through winter 2026.
POLITICS
Parliamentary inquiry called for as Penfold’s gender bill unsupported
Member for Lyne Alison Penfold was the only one to speak in support of her bill seeking to amend the Sex Discrimination Act on Monday.
INDIGENOUS
Troy Cassar-Daley encourages mob to get vaccinated ahead of winter
Country music star Troy Cassar-Daley is urging First Nations Australians to get vaccinated before winter respiratory illnesses increase.
CRIME
Man dies in Tweed Heads truck crash
A man has died after a truck crashed on the Pacific Highway at Tweed Heads West early this morning.
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Good News
Taree clubs hailed for flood recovery efforts one year on
Two of Taree’s best-known clubs are being recognised for their extraordinary efforts during last year’s devastating floods, with both Club Taree and Taree Aquatic Club (Sailo’s) named finalists in the Emergency Response category of the prestigious ClubsNSW Clubs & Community Awards.
Happy Mother’s Day! What’s on across the North Coast to celebrate Mums
Mother’s Day across the North Coast is set to bring a wide mix of community events, coastal experiences, creative workshops, markets and live entertainment.
Bundjalung arts leader honoured and remembered at inaugural Luminas awards
Bundjalung woman and nationally acclaimed arts executive Rhoda Roberts AO has been posthumously recognised at the 2026 Luminas awards, following her passing in March.
Local woman smashes military glass ceiling
Kyogle born and former 12/16 Hunter River Lancers reservist Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will be the first ever female Chief of Army.