Nationals pick Lismore local Dylan Butcher for 2027 election
“People have had a gutful of it.” The Nationals have picked a born-and-bred local to take on Lismore at the 2027 state election. Meet Dylan Butcher.
“Fighting a government computer”: Penfold backs small business in ATO super crackdown
Paid your staff’s super but now facing an ATO demand? Lyne MP Alison Penfold says local businesses are being dragged into a computer-driven crackdown, and she wants to hear from you.
Free first aid training back for regional women
In the country, help can be a long way off, and women are often first on the scene. Free first aid and mental health training is coming to Armidale, Forster and more.
Casino pilot cuts the wait for Aboriginal patients’ travel money
Waiting weeks for Sydney to repay your medical travel? On the North Coast, Aboriginal patients now have a faster way, and more than 330 people have already used it.
Kyogle, Bonalbo, Urbenville, and Nimbin asked to shape future of local health services
What should health care look like in Kyogle, Bonalbo, Urbenville, and Nimbin until 2041? The local health district wants to hear from you, but the survey closes on 22 November.
Major sewer upgrade to tunnel under the Myall River
Diggers are about to move in at Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. A multi-year sewer upgrade will bore under the Myall River to cut overflows and make room for growth.
Dorrigo youth to have their say on disaster recovery as Bellingen lands $115,000
A podcast made by Dorrigo teens, workshops for older residents, and tailored plans for people with disability. Bellingen Shire is getting $115,000 to be ready for the next disaster.
$10.85m deal locked in for Coffs Jetty Foreshores
A $10.85 million state investment is on the way for Coffs Jetty Foreshores, with about 250 homes and 200 tourist rooms planned. Council has voted to lock in the deal, but the build could take 20 years.
Free Forster workshop offers tools to find calm in the chaos
Forster residents can learn practical ways to manage stress, build resilience and strengthen relationships at a free community workshop next month.
Last-ditch plea to save North Lismore’s Joy Love Gallery
His daughter says six armed police removed a 63-year-old grandfather who paints birds. Now North Lismore artist Jimmy Willing is in a tent, and his gallery could be demolished as early as today.
Stolen car, machetes and a hidden gun: wanted man caught hiding in Casino
A stolen Commodore on the wrong side of the road, machetes in the car and a gun in a bag. Hours later, the wanted driver was found hiding on a Casino street.
$12 million to unlock thousands of flood-safe home sites near Casino, Brunswick Heads, and Grafton
You can’t build a house without pipes, sewers, and roads. Now $12 million is going in near Casino, Brunswick Heads, and Grafton to unlock up to 3,100 flood-safe home sites.
Coffs fights for more signs before Bypass opens
Coffs Harbour will be off the highway in December, and the city wants more signs so tourists don’t drive straight past. The Big Banana has one win. What else is Council chasing?
Gloucester Holiday Park under the microscope over flood risk and backlog
Flood risk, a maintenance backlog, and big questions about money. Gloucester Holiday Park is under investigation, but Council insists it is not a decision to close.
Bridge works and tunnel closures to slow North Coast drivers in November
Two bridges and a tunnel. Harwood, Wardell, and Tweed Heads drivers face lane closures, lower speed limits, and overnight detours through November. Here’s when and where.
Bubbles, bookies and big hats: your North Coast Melbourne Cup guide
Champagne on tap, seafood buffets, and a real day at the races. Love it or loathe it, the Melbourne Cup is coming, and the North Coast is ready to party from the Tweed to Port Macquarie.
New award honours Lisa Intemann as Citizen of the Year nominations open
Know someone in Port Macquarie Hastings who goes above and beyond? Nominations are open for the 2027 Citizen of the Year, including a brand new award honouring Lisa Intemann.
Port Macquarie in line for ambulance helicopter base as first designs revealed
Port Macquarie is in line for its own ambulance helicopter base. The first designs are out, construction is set to start elsewhere in 2027, but when will the Mid North Coast get its turn?
Beef cools, fruit soars as food prices split
Beef is cooling, pork is getting cheaper, but fruit has jumped more than 10 per cent in a year. Here’s what’s really happening to the price of your groceries.
The Lightkeeper takes top honours at Byron film festival
Byron Bay’s film festival turned 20 and The Lightkeeper stole the show, winning Best Film and Best Dramatic Feature. See who else took home an award, including Byron’s own Tibor.
Grab a coffee with a cop in Goonellabah
Got a question for your local police? Skip the formalities and join them for a free coffee at Goonellabah Shopping Centre on Tuesday, 3 November. No registration needed.
Two dead after three-vehicle crash at Suffolk Park
Two drivers are dead and a woman has been airlifted in a critical condition after a horror three-vehicle smash on Broken Head Road at Suffolk Park. Police are asking for dashcam footage.
GPs say Medicare is failing women doctors
Female GPs spend longer with patients, treat more mental health problems, and earn 93.5 cents for every dollar a male GP makes per hour. The RACGP says Medicare needs to change.
Tweed and Taree war memorials get a lifeline
Six heritage-listed Tweed war memorials are about to be checked over, and the Taree War Memorial Clock is getting a facelift. Find out what’s in store for the North Coast’s memorials.
Move for 30 days to support ovarian cancer care
Walk, run, ride, or roll out a yoga mat. Workout 4 Women asks Australians to move for 30 days in November to fund free nursing and support for women with ovarian cancer.
Red tape in the firing line as Nambucca Valley council asks how to make events easier
Ever tried to run a street event in the Nambucca Valley and drowned in paperwork? The council has $460,000 to fix it, and it wants your story before the survey closes.
$8.28m for drought resilience, and more on offer
Women cutting their own hair because there wasn’t enough water. That’s the kind of drought hardship $8.28 million in new grants aims to tackle, and there’s more money still on offer.
Nationals blast buyback starting before the rules
The firearms buyback starts 2 November, and Grafton Police Station is one of the first collection points. The Nationals say the rules aren’t even written yet, and Tamworth’s music festival is in the way.
Wollongbar TAFE teacher named NSW Public Servant of the Year
Out of every public servant in NSW, one was named the best of the year, and she works at TAFE in Wollongbar. Find out what earned her the state’s top honour.
Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship opens fifth year
Five years, one $10,000 prize, and a platform for First Nations creatives. Applications for the 2027 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship are open until 7 March.
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