China test fires missile in Pacific as alliance struck
China has confirmed it fired a sea-based missile in the Pacific, just hours after Australia signed a landmark defence alliance with Fiji.
Motorists urged to take extra care on Mid North Coast and North Coast roads these school holidays
Motorists travelling across the Mid North Coast and North Coast during the winter school holidays are being urged to plan ahead, take extra care and drive to the conditions.
Port Macquarie student awarded Premier’s scholarship for Greece military history tour
Heritage Christian School student Timothy Gittins has been selected for a prestigious Premier’s scholarship, earning a military history study tour of Greece.
Fresh Disability Inclusion Plan sets clear path to better access in Coffs Harbour
The City of Coffs Harbour has adopted a new disability inclusion plan to improve accessibility, participation and community inclusion for everyone.
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Stabbing in Taree take life of man in his 30s
Police are seeking anyone with information about the incident on Ranald Road just before dawn.
Teen charged after alleged armed robbery in Kempsey
A teenage boy has been charged following an alleged armed robbery at a business on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Upgraded village parks create new spaces for families and communities
Families in Tullera and Dunoon now have improved places to play, meet and spend time together following the completion of upgrades to two village parks.
REGGIE founder hands over platform to new owner
One of regional NSW’s best-known travel and lifestyle guides has entered a new chapter. Armidale-founded REGGIE has officially changed hands, with a new owner taking the reins while promising to continue showcasing the best of country NSW.
Double delivery for Children’s Ward thanks to generous donation
Lismore Base Hospital’s Children’s Ward received two new phototherapy lights after a $10,000 donation from O’Brien Electrical and Plumbing.
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Scale Model Expo set to roll into Port Macquarie these school holidays
The Annual Scale Model Expo returns to Port Macquarie in the July school holidays, with organisers promising a weekend of miniature aircraft, ships, tanks and railways for the whole family.
Coffs Coast operators lead the way in regional tourism awards
The Coffs Coast tourism industry is celebrating after 11 local businesses, attractions and experiences were named finalists in the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards.
Doing good and doing business: North Coast changemakers invited to find each other over lunch
Know anyone running a business to make Port Macquarie, Ballina or Lismore better? SECNA is bringing its Business for Good series to the region for the first time – and the CEO says when these people find each other, magic happens.
Lifestyle
Outdoor transformation set for Urunga Library
Urunga Library will become a more welcoming community hub, with upgraded outdoor spaces supporting learning, connection, recreation and cultural activities for all.
$290m upgrade for regional coaches
NSW TrainLink’s biggest coach upgrade in over a decade is here, with $290 million buying more services, modern amenities and a fresh sunset orange look across regional NSW.
$148,000 to launch Aboriginal women’s businesses on the North Coast
Sixteen Aboriginal women on the NSW North Coast are set to launch their own businesses in Country care and cultural heritage, backed by $148,000 in new government funding.
Environment
Forestry Corporation job cuts condemned by NSW Nationals MPs
Dozens of Forestry Corporation jobs will be cut across the North Coast, sparking concerns over the region’s economic future.
Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected
Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.
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
Concern brewing as buried Hanson policy threatens affordable medicines
A local mum says she and her asthmatic daughter could die without PBS medicines. She’s not alone — public concern is growing over a little-noticed One Nation policy, and a petition is now calling on Hanson to back off.
EDUCATION
Young innovators pitch community-changing ideas to Ballina Council
Students from two Ballina schools pitched innovative community projects to councillors during Youth Week, tackling local challenges with creative solutions.
POLITICS
$30 million to tackle M1 pinch points between Tweed and Byron
Nearly 70,000 drivers use the M1 through the Tweed every day. Now $30 million is committed to help fix the bottlenecks, from Tweed Heads to Byron Bay.
INDIGENOUS
NSW extends consultation on Crown land bill after land rights warning
Consultation has been extended on a Crown land bill after Aboriginal land councils said amendments were dropped too late to properly consult with the network. The Law Society wants a key clause scrapped entirely.
CRIME
Bellingen bushfire boast: teen who allegedly bragged about “burning koalas” gets bail
“Burning koalas.” That’s what police allege was boasted on Snapchat after half an acre of Bellingen bushland went up in flames. The accused teen walked free on bail, conditions attached.
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It takes 23 minutes for a social media account mimicking a 16- to 18-year-old boy to be fed misogynistic content. Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Social Services, says the manosphere peddles outrage for profit, and we need to push back on the algorithms that amplify it. The post Opinion: Dismantling the Manosphere appeared first on North Coast Times Engage.
