Kickstands up at 10am. Veteran bikers are riding out of Mullumbimby this Saturday for mates who have hit hard times, and there’s $1,000 in raffle prizes along the way.
Kate Brown
Kate is a proud mum of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience across the New England and its surrounding regions. She raises guide dogs in her spare time, loves a good chat with her friends and colleagues, and enjoys living her best life floating between country living and the big smoke. In addition to being one of our main story writers, Kate helps manage our newsdesk and freelancers.
Posted inBellingen Shire, Coffs Harbour, Feature, Nambucca Valley, New England, Tourism
Five councils, five road trips: The Ways sets out to keep visitors longer
Beaches, rainforest, jacarandas, and waterfalls, all in one road trip. Five councils have teamed up to keep visitors around longer, and they’ve mapped out five ways to do it.
Posted inBellingen, Emergency management, Feature, Nambucca Heads
North Coast residents urged to prepare for emergency season
Residents and businesses across the North Coast are being encouraged to prepare their communication plans ahead of the higher-risk storm and emergency season.
Posted inFeature, Forster, Sport
Beach 5s set to bring two days of footy action to Forster
Forster Main Beach will be transformed into a beachside sporting arena next month as the Barrington Coast Beach 5s Championships return for two days of competition.
Posted inFeature, Flood, Kempsey
Kempsey pushes for dredging solution at Back Creek
Kempsey Shire Council is pushing for dredging to resume at Back Creek in South West Rocks, amid growing concerns over sand build-up, boating access and potential flood risks.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Kempsey
Woman charged over destruction of Kempsey Christmas tree
A 19-year-old woman will face court next month after allegedly setting fire to Kempsey’s community Christmas tree late last year.
Posted inFeature, South West Rocks
Surfer dies after being rescued from water at Seal Rocks
A surfer believed to be in his 60s has died after being found unresponsive in the water at Seal Rocks on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inFeature, Goonellabah, Lifestyle
Free fitness and wellness open day coming to Goonellabah
Goonellabah residents can explore new fitness activities for free at GSAC’s Fitness and Wellness Open Day on 31 October.
Posted inAwards, Feature, MidCoast
Young writers make a splash in National Water Week competition
Young writers across the MidCoast have made a splash in this year’s National Water Week Junior Writing Prize, with three students taking out top honours in the competition’s biggest year yet.
Posted inFeature, MidCoast
New pump-out facilities to help protect Wallis Lake
Two new marine waste pump-out facilities in Forster will help recreational boaters dispose of waste safely while protecting Wallis Lake’s water quality.