A man has been charged following a crash that claimed the life of a cyclist on the state’s Mid North Coast late last year.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Travel
Coffs Harbour secures Qantas fare relief during Melbourne flight pause
Coffs Harbour travellers will receive fare protections and discounted flights as Qantas pauses direct Melbourne services for four weeks from May.
Posted inFlood, MidCoast
$56 million recovery package targets long road back for Mid North Coast communities
Mid North Coast communities will share in a $56.3 million recovery package to support rebuilding, environmental repair and local businesses.
Posted inGloucester, Port Macquarie
North Coast venues bring Sydney Writers’ Festival to local audiences
North Coast and Mid North Coast communities will host livestreams of the Sydney Writers’ Festival, bringing major authors and ideas locally.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Local News
North Coast surf clubs secure share of $5.45m funding boost
North Coast and Mid North Coast surf clubs will upgrade facilities after securing funding under the NSW Government’s $5.45 million Surf Club Facility Program.
Posted inCrime, Forster
Man charged after drugs, firearms and ammunition allegedly seized in Forster
A man has been charged after police allegedly seized drugs, firearms and ammunition during a property search on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inClarence Valley
Call to boost travel support for Clarence and Richmond valley communities as fuel costs rise
Rising fuel costs are increasing pressure on Clarence and Richmond valley patients travelling long distances for vital essential medical care.
Posted inEducation, Feature, Kempsey, Taree
North Coast, Mid North Coast schools share in $100m Easter maintenance blitz
Schools across the NSW North Coast and Mid North Coast are undergoing upgrades during the Easter holidays as part of a statewide $103 million maintenance blitz.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Tourism
Coffs Harbour goes bananas at record-breaking moment
Hundreds formed a giant human banana at Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Beach to celebrate the region and boost a tourism campaign.
Posted inSport, Taree
Young hockey talent descends on Taree for state titles
Taree will host hundreds of young hockey players this weekend as the state championships deliver a boost to the local community.