Mid North Coast motorists were among thousands caught during a statewide King’s Birthday long weekend police road safety blitz.
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Posted inFeature, Taree
Community encouraged to have say on Taree Railway Station heritage proposal
The community is being encouraged to provide feedback on a proposal to remove Taree Railway Station from the State Heritage Register.
Posted inArts, Byron Bay, Feature
Byron Spaces Gallery winter exhibition ‘Ocean Magic’ by local artist Yvonne Fenech
Local artist Yvonne Fenech brings the ocean’s movement, light and energy to Byron Spaces Gallery in immersive exhibition Ocean Magic.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature
MV Beardmore moves closer to State Heritage Register listing
The historic MV Beardmore is a step closer to State heritage listing after receiving backing from the Heritage Council of NSW.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature, Health
Williamson supports bill to strengthen access to primary health care in regional NSW
Clarence MP Richie Williamson has backed a bill aimed at improving access to primary health care for regional and rural NSW residents.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Tweed Heads
Two arrested after man’s death in Tweed Heads
A man and a woman have been arrested after a man died on the NSW north coast early on Saturday morning.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Rough sleeping rises sharply across NSW, report finds
Rough sleeping across NSW has risen by 75 per cent since 2020, with a new report identifying sharp increases in regional areas and warning homelessness services are struggling to meet demand.
Posted inFeature, Local News
June long weekend double demerits begin
Motorists across the Mid North Coast are being urged to take extra care on the roads, with double demerit in effect.
Posted inFeature, Health, Taree
Midwifery continuity of care launches at Manning Hospital
Women in the Taree region can now access continuity of care from a known midwife through a new Midwifery Group Practice at Manning Hospital.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Port Macquarie
Man charged over alleged graffiti and property damage offences in Port Macquarie
A man is due to face court after being charged over a series of alleged graffiti and property damage offences on the NSW Mid North Coast.