Kempsey residents will gain expanded access to culturally safe, community-based mental health support through two new local care initiatives.
Lia Edwards
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Entertainment
Books, brains and big personalities to hit screens at Yarrila Place
Coffs Harbour will host live-streamed sessions from the Sydney Writers’ Festival at Yarrila Place from 21–24 May.
Posted inEducation, Harrington
From trucks to bricks: Harrington apprentice urges young locals to seize trade opportunities
A Harrington apprentice is urging young people to consider bricklaying as a trade shortage drives demand and higher wages.
Posted inGrants and funding, Local News
North Coast groups share in Australia Post community grants
North Coast community groups have secured Australia Post grants for projects supporting mental health, disaster resilience, Indigenous literacy and marine rescue.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Force for good on the Coffs Coast
Ten new probationary constables will join the Coffs-Clarence Police District next week, boosting frontline resources on the Coffs Coast.
Posted inEmergency management, Forster
Construction begins on new Pacific Palms RFS station
Construction begins on Pacific Palms RFS station, strengthening community safety and supporting local volunteer emergency response efforts.
Posted inGrants and funding, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Regional Development
$7m boost to unlock 5,300 homes in Port Macquarie-Hastings
A $7m boost for water infrastructure is set to unlock more than 5,300 new homes in Port Macquarie-Hastings.
Posted inBallina, Fundraiser, Health, Parenting and kids
Big day out for Ballina families as Our Kids fundraiser returns
From SpongeBob to a real-life bravery story, Ballina’s Our Kids Day Out is back this Sunday.
Posted inHousing, Lismore
Young families drive demand at Lismore buyback homes auction
Young families snapped up low-cost homes at Lismore auction, highlighting demand for affordable pathways into home ownership in flood-affected regions.
Posted inAwareness Events, Local News
Young prominent in North Coast Anzac Day services
Rain didn’t keep North Coast crowds away, with young people in particular turning out in force to honour Anzac Day.