A 37-year-old motorcyclist has died after striking a kangaroo on Tuncurry Tip Road, south of Taree, on Tuesday.
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Posted inLocal News, Tourism
National park upgrades to boost Tenterfield region
Changes to two Tenterfield national parks aim to boost regional tourism, improve visitor facilities and strengthen Western Bundjalung cultural recognition.
Posted inEnergy, Kempsey
Energy upgrades to cut Kempsey Council power costs and emissions
Kempsey Shire Council will upgrade three water and wastewater facilities with solar and battery systems to cut energy costs and emissions.
Posted inAwards, Northern Rivers
Northern Rivers and North Coast projects recognised in NSW resilience awards
Northern Rivers and North Coast initiatives have been recognised for strengthening disaster preparedness, mental health support and community resilience.
Posted inHealth, Northern Rivers
Northern Rivers residents invited to have their say on local health priorities
Northern Rivers residents can have their say on local health priorities at the district’s Annual Public Meeting later this month.
Posted inAnimals, Forster
H5 bird flu detected in Greater Crested Tern at Forster
A case of H5 bird flu has been detected in a Greater Crested Tern at Forster as NSW authorities confirm eight additional events across the state.
Posted inLocal News
Longer aquaculture leases set to boost Mid North Coast industry
Mid North Coast aquaculture producers are set to benefit from proposed reforms doubling lease terms, including 256 leases in Port Macquarie-Hastings.
Posted inLocal News
Dorrigo Community Hall upgrade to deliver more opportunities for locals
Dorrigo Community Hall’s new audio-visual facilities will give locals more options for events while helping attract larger gatherings to town.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Northern NSW hospitals improve emergency care times
Northern NSW hospitals have recorded faster emergency treatment and ambulance handovers despite an increase in patients requiring urgent care.
Posted inHealth, Northern Rivers
Rural health partnership aims to strengthen local workforce
Northern Rivers communities could see more locally trained health workers under a renewed partnership strengthening the region’s health workforce.