Three teenage boys have been charged following two alleged break-ins, the theft of two vehicles and a police pursuit on the NSW Mid North Coast.
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Posted inCrime, Feature, Tweed Heads
Man charged over alleged break-ins, thefts and firearm offences in Tweed Heads
A man has faced court after being charged over a series of alleged commercial break-ins and firearm offences following a police search in the Tweed Heads area.
Posted inFeature, Port Macquarie
Community invited to celebrate 75 years of Port Macquarie Library Service
The community is invited to celebrate 75 years of the Port Macquarie Library Service at a free open day on Saturday, 25 July.
Posted inFeature, Kempsey
Motorcyclist dies after collision with utility at Kempsey
A 19-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash with a utility on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature, Rugby Union
New Rugby 7s competition to bring Clarence Valley schools together
Clarence Valley primary students will soon compete in a new Rugby 7s competition, creating opportunities to build friendships and community connections.
Posted inFeature, Forster
Pelican Boardwalk extension completed at Forster
The latest stage of Forster’s Pelican Boardwalk has opened, extending public access over Wallis Lake and adding new recreational and waterfront facilities.
Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, Harrington, Tweed Heads
North Coast Crown reserves share in statewide $12.45 million funding boost
Tweed Heads and Harrington Crown reserves will share in $1.06 million to improve public spaces and protect coastal environments.
Posted inEnvironment, Feature, Lismore
Lismore households throw away $670,000 in container refunds as recoverable waste fills red bins
Lismore households discarded an estimated $670,000 in container refunds while nearly half their red-bin waste was recoverable, audit.
Posted inAgriculture, Clarence Valley, Feature
$2.1 million boost for Clarence Valley horticulture leader
Provenance Propagation has secured more than $2.1 million to expand its Clarence Valley horticultural facility, creating skilled local jobs.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Feature, Sport, Sport and fitness events, Tweed Heads
Local surfers to contest Australian Longboard Titles on the Tweed Coast
A strong contingent of local surfers will be among more than 200 competitors when the 2026 Thermos Australian Longboard Titles are held on the Tweed Coast from 24 to 30 July.