Port Macquarie lost its direct Melbourne flights when Bonza collapsed. Now the airport is fighting to bring them back — and needs local businesses to make the case.
Lia Edwards
Posted inFeature, Lismore
Lismore City Council extends outdoor dining fee waiver to support CBD businesses
Lismore City Council has extended its outdoor dining fee waiver for another year to support businesses and CBD revitalisation.
Posted inFeature, Health, Lismore
New radiation therapy technology expands cancer treatment capacity at Lismore Base Hospital
Cancer patients in the Northern Rivers will gain faster access to treatment following a major radiotherapy technology upgrade.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Disability, Feature, Local News, Public Transport
Have your say on accessibility upgrades for seven local train stations
Kempsey, Kendall, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Sawtell, Urunga, Wingham — your train station is about to be redesigned. Have you had your say yet?
Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, Northern Rivers
Applications open for Our Kids Community Grants to support children with illness and special needs
Families and community organisations across the Northern Rivers can now apply for grants supporting children living with illness and special needs.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
New report calls for protection of farm diesel rebate and support for electric farm machinery
Farmers for Climate Action has released a roadmap proposing protection of farm diesel rebates while supporting a transition to electric machinery.
Posted inAgriculture, Competitions and free stuff, Education, Feature
Five days left to enter George the Farmer book competition
Schools and early learning centres have just five days to enter a competition to win a collection of George the Farmer storybooks
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Water
Coffs doubles down on plan to protect key river system
Coffs Harbour has unveiled a draft 10-year strategy to continue restoring the Orara River and safeguard drinking water quality.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
Coffs Harbour delivers major works while maintaining strong financial position
Coffs Harbour City Council has posted a strong financial result while completing major projects including a Woolgoolga library upgrade, a new pedestrian bridge and improvements to Brelsford Park.
Posted inEnvironment, Feature, MidCoast
Landcare projects secure more than $585,000 in NSW funding
More than $585,000 in NSW funding will support climate resilience and Aboriginal partnership projects across the Mid Coast.