Council admits mayoral vote bungled in Clarence Valley
Clarence Valley Council has admitted it stuffed up its own mayoral election and is now waiting on state advice just to work out how to fix it.
Grafton Aquaculture Centre future questioned
The NSW Government is facing calls to clarify the future of Grafton Aquaculture Centre amid concerns it could be downgraded.
Kempsey rehab centre proposal put to NSW ministers
A proposal for a new residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Kempsey has been put directly to four NSW Government ministers.
TAFE NSW taster program builds next generation of Mid North Coast tradies
A TAFE NSW taster program is giving Mid North Coast students hands-on construction skills while helping build the region’s future workforce.
Volunteer groups share funding boost
From Clarence Town’s Rural Fire Brigade to headspace Taree, 41 Lyne volunteer groups are sharing a $66,665 funding boost, with grants of up to $2,500 going to community organisations across the electorate.
Northern Rivers and North Coast projects recognised in NSW resilience awards
Northern Rivers and North Coast initiatives have been recognised for strengthening disaster preparedness, mental health support and community resilience.
H5 bird flu detected at three North Coast locations
Three new H5 bird flu events have been detected on the NSW North Coast, with infected terns found at Bonny Hills, Jetty Beach and Boomerang Beach.
Northern Rivers residents invited to have their say on local health priorities
Northern Rivers residents can have their say on local health priorities at the district’s Annual Public Meeting later this month.
Williamson calls for action on firearms permit delays
Clarence MP Richie Williamson is calling for urgent action to address lengthy firearms permit delays affecting licensed owners and regional businesses.
Newcastle Yowies gear up to host biggest Koori Knockout in history
Raymond Terrace is preparing to welcome the biggest Koori Knockout in the tournament’s history, with Newcastle Yowies vice president Uncle Abie Wright saying the club is expecting around 50,000 people to descend on King Park over the October long weekend.
H5 bird flu detected in Greater Crested Tern at Forster
A case of H5 bird flu has been detected in a Greater Crested Tern at Forster as NSW authorities confirm eight additional events across the state.
Lismore Transit Centre bathrooms to reopen after vandalism repairs
Lismore Transit Centre bathrooms will reopen this week following extensive repairs and refurbishment after repeated vandalism.
Longer aquaculture leases set to boost Mid North Coast industry
Mid North Coast aquaculture producers are set to benefit from proposed reforms doubling lease terms, including 256 leases in Port Macquarie-Hastings.
Ballina Council seeks feedback on homelessness strategy
Ballina Shire residents are being asked to have their say on a draft strategy aimed at improving the council’s response to homelessness and rough sleeping.
Highland muscle and haggis melts as Bonnie Wingham festival returns
Strongmen hurling cabers, Highland cows meeting the crowd and a massed pipe band marching to Scotland the Brave: the Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival returns to Wingham Showground on Saturday, 26 September with a line-up of first-time attractions.
Mulholland returned as Kyogle mayor
Kyogle councillors have re-elected Danielle Mulholland as mayor for another two-year term, with John Burley also returned as deputy mayor.
Coffs Harbour crews open the doors for Ambulance Appreciation Day
Coffs Harbour residents will be able to meet their local paramedics face to face next week, with the city’s ambulance station one of only eight across New South Wales opening to the public for NSW Ambulance Appreciation Day.
Dorrigo Community Hall upgrade to deliver more opportunities for locals
Dorrigo Community Hall’s new audio-visual facilities will give locals more options for events while helping attract larger gatherings to town.
Fresh Start apprenticeships open to local councils
North Coast councils can now apply for state funding to take on more apprentices, trainees and cadets, as the next round of the Fresh Start Program opens.
Mid North Coast lifestyle offers alternative path to home ownership
Mid North Coast residents are finding alternative paths to home ownership, with new research showing regional NSW residents are more likely than their city counterparts to have already bought a home.
Mid North Coast cadet inspires health push
A Mid North Coast placement student says a hospital stay with her baby brother set her on the path to occupational therapy, as applications open for the next Aboriginal Allied Health Cadetship intake.
Free business advice rolls out for North Coast
North Coast small business owners can now tap into free advice, from cash flow to AI adoption, under a $37 million state program spearheaded by their own local minister.
New pilot to check in on dads’ mental health
New dads in NSW will be offered mental health checks under a new $1 million pilot, after research found one in five fathers face anxiety in the months after birth.
Great Koala National Park clears major hurdle
The Great Koala National Park has cleared a major hurdle, with 475,000 hectares of forest, 12,000 koalas and a world-class tourism drawcard now a legislative step closer to reality.
Northern NSW hospitals improve emergency care times
Northern NSW hospitals have recorded faster emergency treatment and ambulance handovers despite an increase in patients requiring urgent care.
Man dies after motorcycle crash near Dungog
A motorcyclist has died after being thrown from his bike during a group ride near Dungog, with police now investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Clarence Valley seeks feedback on proposed local public holidays
Clarence Valley residents, businesses and schools are being asked to have their say on proposed local part-day public holidays for 2027 and 2028.
Raising the Bar launches in Lismore under new partnership
Lismore will host the Northern Rivers’ first Raising the Bar event next year, bringing researchers and experts into a local pub for a night of free public talks.
Lismore adopts long-term strategic planning framework
Lismore City Council has adopted a long-term planning framework to guide future housing, jobs, investment and population growth.
NSW strategy aims to grow Aboriginal businesses and regional opportunities
A new five-year NSW strategy aims to help Aboriginal businesses overcome barriers, access funding and create opportunities across regional communities.
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