123 lives lost on regional NSW roads in just six months. Now the state government wants every driver, rider and passenger to “join the journey” toward safer roads.
Lia Edwards
Posted inClarence Valley
Get involved this Local Government Week
Clarence Valley residents are invited to celebrate Local Government Week through free community events, exhibitions and opportunities to meet council staff.
Posted inNorthern Rivers
Wanted to join a musical? Now’s your chance
Ever wanted to join a musical? Auditions are now open for original Australian production Forgotten premiering Northern Rivers 2027.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour commits funding to progress Jetty Strip redevelopment
Council has committed $2.5 million to complete detailed design work for Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Strip redevelopment and future funding bids.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Grants and funding
Funding boost for Coffs Harbour arts and cultural projects
Nine arts and cultural projects across Coffs Harbour have secured council funding, including an initiative to improve theatre accessibility for Deaf audiences.
Posted inFlood, Lismore
CSIRO report provides roadmap for flood resilience
The Lismore Alliance says a landmark CSIRO report provides compelling evidence that flood mitigation can reduce flood heights and strengthen the Northern Rivers’ future.
Posted inBusiness, Northern Rivers
Southern Cross University and Summerland Bank partner to retain Northern Rivers business talent
Southern Cross University and Summerland Bank have launched a partnership to help more Northern Rivers business students build careers in the region after graduation.
Posted inEducation, Health, National News
More health students to get paid prac
Ten more health courses will get paid prac placements from next year, but is $338.60 a week enough?
Posted inAgriculture, Awareness Events, National News
New coin honours the land’s unsung heroes
A horse, a dog, an eagle and a story of grit. The Royal Australian Mint’s newest coin honours the rural battlers behind our beef, wool and grain.
Posted inCrime, Legal, Taree
Truck driver accused of killing Taree cyclist fails to show in court
The man charged over Taree cyclist Blaze Nicholson’s death failed to show in court today. Case adjourned to September 14.