Retail electricity prices in NSW have risen by 20 per cent despite a sharp fall in wholesale power costs, prompting fresh political debate over the State Government’s renewable energy rollout.
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Posted inHousing, Tweed Heads
Tweed Shire Council takes housing crisis head-on with multi-front strategy
Tweed Shire Council has unveiled a three-pronged push to address the region’s worsening housing crisis. Read more here.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Roads and Infrastructure
WEEKLY UPDATE: Night works, road closures and blasting set to disrupt Coffs Harbour traffic
Coffs Harbour residents can expect traffic delays, detours and overnight noise next week as work intensifies on the long-running Coffs Harbour bypass.
Posted inEntertainment, Parenting and kids, Port Macquarie, Tourism
ArtWalk 2026 to light up Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie’s flagship community event is set to return, with organisers promising a larger and more ambitious program for 2026.
Posted inClarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Women
North Coast women named finalists in 2026 NSW Women of the Year Awards
Several women from NSW’s North Coast are among the 31 finalists announced for the 2026 NSW Women of the Year Awards, recognising leadership, resilience and community impact across the state.
Posted inClarence Valley, NSW Politics, Tweed Heads
NSW Opposition names Shadow Parliamentary Secretaries
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have announced a new slate of Shadow Parliamentary Secretaries, with local MPs on the list.
Posted inBellingen Shire, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Valley, Women
Mid North Coast women to benefit from NSW government business grants
Mid North Coast women are set to receive targeted support to launch and grow small businesses, with a new NSW Government grant backing Aboriginal-led programs in the region.
Posted inLocal News, News
How much super do you need?
How much you need to maintain your standard of living, based on actual spending by retirees.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
Man hospitalised after stabbing in Port Macquarie
A man has been hospitalised after a stabbing on the state’s Mid North Coast. About 1.25am on Friday, 2 January 2026, emergency services were called to a service station on […]
Posted inGeneral News
Water safety plea ahead of high-risk New Year period
Holidaymakers heading to beaches, rivers and waterways are being urged to prioritise safety, with emergency services warning of an increased risk of drowning and boating incidents over the New Year period.