Two Northern NSW nurses are in the running for statewide honours after being named finalists in the 2026 NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
Lia Edwards
Posted inNSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tuncurry
Tuncurry Slipway finally back on track after years in limbo
Empty since 2023, fought over in Budget Estimates, and now finally funded: the Tuncurry Slipway has a $13.8 million path back to life, and a mid-2027 finish line.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Community development, Grants and funding
Coffs Harbour locks in $8 million funding plan for Jetty Strip makeover
Half a billion dollars in development is heading for Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Strip, and council has just locked in how it’s going to pay for the upgrade to match.
Posted inKempsey, Lismore, Port Macquarie
New officers hit the beat in Kempsey, Port Macquarie and Lismore
Six new constables for Kempsey, four for Port Macquarie and three for Lismore: a fresh wave of police recruits has hit the beat across the region this week.
Posted inAgribusiness, Coffs Harbour, Legal
‘Be brave’: Coffs Harbour blueberry picker’s message after alleged underpayment scandal
She borrowed money from her supervisor just to buy groceries. Now a Coffs Harbour region blueberry picker is telling other migrant workers to fight back, as her employer faces court.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farm leaders tackle agriculture’s biggest challenges at NFF summit
Agriculture leaders gathered in Canberra to tackle global uncertainty, food security and growing competition for the nation’s agricultural land.
Posted inByron Bay, Environment, Grants and funding, Tweed Heads
$1 million boost for North Coast bushland recovery
From Byron’s hinterland to the Tweed Coast, three local groups have landed a share of $1 million to repair bushland and protect threatened species from disaster.
Posted inNSW News, Social issues and services
Washing machine swap scheme back for round three
Snapped up in a week, twice. A subsidised washing machine exchange is back for round three, with 6000 machines up for grabs at just $250 each.
Posted inNorth Coast Surrounds, Tourism
North Coast leads NSW caravan and camping boom
NSW’s North Coast is leading the state’s caravan and camping boom, as thousands of visitors descend on Lismore for the region’s Outdoor Adventure and Home and Lifestyle Expo.
Posted inIndigenous, Scotts Head
Fire returns to Country at Scotts Head for the first time in decades
Fire returned to Scotts Head for the first time in decades, as Traditional Owners and the RFS carried out a cultural burn along an ancient songline stretching back to Guyra.