Tweed Heads is getting 80 new social housing units as part of the Northern Rivers’ ongoing flood recovery.
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 inCrime, Feature, Laurieton
Man charged over serious Lakewood crash
A man has been charged over a serious crash at Lakewood, near Laurieton, that left two women needing hospital treatment.
Posted inAgriculture, Taree
Taree dairy farmer’s flood battle reflects growing pressure on Australian agriculture
Fifth-generation dairy farmer Jane Polson has endured devastating floods, livestock losses and years of recovery — pressures a new report warns are being felt across Australian agriculture.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Appeal to locate man last seen in Coffs Harbour five years ago
Police are appealing for public assistance to find a man who was last heard from almost five years ago.
Posted inMidCoast
Record number of finalists announced for 2026 Business NSW Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards
Business NSW has announced a record 282 entries for the 2026 Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards, with finalists set to compete for honours in Coffs Harbour next month.
Posted inBallina, Crime
Two charged following vehicle stop in Ballina
A man and a woman have been charged after police stopped an allegedly stolen vehicle in Ballina last night.
Posted inEducation, Northern Rivers
Northern Rivers locals benefit from free TAFE tax support
Northern Rivers residents and businesses are benefiting from free tax support and training initiatives aimed at building the region’s skilled workforce.
Posted inCasino
Casino seniors ready to ramble on
Older Casino residents are being encouraged to get active and make new social connections through a free community walking group launching this month.
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
North Coast rail shutdown targets delays and reliability
A major maintenance blitz will shut the North Coast rail line for almost two days, with more than 250 workers deployed across 43 sites to tackle delays and improve reliability.
Posted inCrime, Yamba
Man charged over fatal Yamba boat capsize
A man has been charged over a boat capsize that left two people dead at Yamba on the NSW North Coast earlier this year.