Carers of people living with dementia from Tweed Heads to Grafton are being encouraged to access local support services.
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Posted inGrafton, Mental Health
$700k upgrade for Grafton mental health facility
Grafton’s Aruma Community Mental Health facility will receive $700,000 for upgrades aimed at improving conditions for patients and staff.
Posted inLismore
Historic Spinks Park Rotunda reopens in Lismore
Lismore’s historic Spinks Park Rotunda has reopened following restoration works, with the community urged to help protect the riverside landmark.
Posted inBusiness, Nambucca Heads
Valla industrial land release aims to bring new jobs, businesses to Nambucca Valley
New jobs and business opportunities are being targeted as the first industrial lots at Valla go on the market.
Posted inEntertainment, Lismore, Sport
Brisbane Roar returns to Lismore for preseason clash
A-League action will return to Lismore next month when Brisbane Roar takes on Broadmeadow Magic at Crozier Field.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
New mangrove boardwalk opens at Coffs Harbour Botanic Garden
A new 142-metre boardwalk is giving visitors a closer look at the mangroves and wildlife of Coffs Creek estuary.
Posted inAwards, Clarence Valley
Three Clarence Valley projects recognised at Engineers Australia awards
Three major Clarence Valley infrastructure projects have earned recognition at the 2026 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards for engineering achievement.
Posted inEmergency management, MidCoast
Newest SES recruit on trial on Mid North Coast
The NSW SES is putting its newest recruit through its paces, trialling an amphibious vehicle on the flood-prone Mid North Coast.
Posted inPort Macquarie, Sport
More than 200 Port Macquarie tradies turn out for 4:01 Club wellbeing run
More than 200 Port Macquarie tradies have joined a community run encouraging workers to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing.
Posted inAwards, Bellingen
Bellingen’s Brooke Roberts named RFBI Mentor of the Year
Bellingen’s Brooke Roberts has been recognised for her dedication to supporting colleagues, winning RFBI’s 2026 Mentor of the Year Award.