With the Coffs Harbour Bypass nearing completion, Council is launching a program to coordinate the city’s next phase.
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Posted inFeature, Health, Local News
Northern NSW hospitals see rising emergency demand and higher patient acuity
Northern NSW hospitals recorded more than 58,000 emergency presentations and rising patient acuity as demand for care continued to grow.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Feature, Yamba
Funding boost for local surf clubs
More than $78,000 in NSW Government funding will deliver facility upgrades at Minnie Water-Wooli and Yamba surf clubs, supporting volunteers.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Port Macquarie
Drugs seized, man charged after Port Macquarie vehicle stop
An 18-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly seized drugs from a vehicle and a home in Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inFeature, Grafton
Grafton Library restoration to secure community services for years to come
Grafton Library will reopen in August after major storm repairs, securing long-term community access to essential library services.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime, Feature
Man charged after alleged pursuit in stolen vehicle at Coffs Harbour
A 42-year-old man has been charged after an alleged police pursuit in a stolen vehicle at Coffs Harbour.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Taree
Club Taree honoured for flood response at state awards
Club Taree has been recognised for its flood response, winning a prestigious state award for supporting hundreds of evacuees.
Posted inEducation, Feature, Glenreagh
Local high achiever wins 2026 TAFE NSW Gili Award
Glenreagh local Billy York has won a prestigious TAFE NSW Gili Award, recognising resilience, leadership and educational achievement.
Posted inFeature, Lismore, Politics
Coalition pledges to scrap Labor tax measures
The Coalition has pledged to reverse Labor’s proposed tax changes, warning they would hurt farmers, investors and small businesses.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Housing, Social issues and services
Rough sleeping rises on the Coffs Coast, MP says
The number of people sleeping rough in the Coffs Harbour local government area has increased over the past year, according to the 2026 NSW Statewide Street Count.