A man has died after a truck crashed on the Pacific Highway at Tweed Heads West early this morning.
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Posted inByron Bay, Crime, Feature
Two men charged after alleged e-bike theft and police pursuit near Byron Bay
Two men have been charged following an alleged police pursuit near Byron Bay.
Posted inFeature, Roads and Infrastructure, Tweed Shire
Night work on Pacific Motorway northbound ramps at Tweed Heads South
Night-time vegetation maintenance on the Pacific Motorway at Tweed Heads South will see temporary closures of the northbound off-ramp and on-ramp at Darlington Drive from 31 May to 2 June.
Posted inEducation, Feature, MidCoast
Old Bar Library upgrade to deliver safer, more modern community space
Old Bar Community Library upgrades will deliver safer, modern facilities while temporary closures support essential refurbishment works through winter 2026.
Posted inAlstonville, Feature
Major transformation under way for Alstonville Cultural Centre
Construction has started on the Alstonville Cultural Centre upgrade, transforming the ageing facility into a modern community hub.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime, Feature
Man dies after SUV crashes into tree at Tallwoods Village
An 83-year-old man has died after the SUV he was driving left the road and crashed into a tree at Tallwoods Village on Tuesday morning.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Sport
Coffs scores AFLW thriller as Swans to tackle Saints
Coffs Harbour will host its third AFLW premiership match as Sydney Swans face St Kilda in Indigenous Round clash.
Posted inFeature, Lismore, Roads and Infrastructure
Tuntable Creek Road to close for year-long reconstruction works
Tuntable Creek Road will shut for 12 months from July 6 for major landslip reconstruction and long-term stabilisation works.
Posted inFeature, Wingham
Joyce Martin celebrates remarkable 106th birthday in Wingham
Wingham resident Joyce Martin celebrated her 106th birthday today, surrounded by family, friends and members of the local community.
Posted inFeature, Grafton, Housing
$5m boost to deliver safe housing for vulnerable older women in South Grafton
A $5 million NSW Government boost will help deliver 32 affordable homes for older women in South Grafton.