A new public footpath at Korora is proposed as part of an Opal Cove subdivision now on exhibition. Read more here.
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Posted inArts, Good News, Indigenous
Bundjalung arts leader honoured and remembered at inaugural Luminas awards
Bundjalung woman and nationally acclaimed arts executive Rhoda Roberts AO has been posthumously recognised at the 2026 Luminas awards, following her passing in March.
Posted inByron Bay, Crime, Feature, Nambucca Heads, Youth
North Coast, Mid North Coast projects share in $5m youth crime prevention funding
North Coast and Mid North Coast communities will share in nearly $5 million for locally led youth crime prevention programs.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
City of Coffs Harbour secures $10.85m for Jetty Foreshore renewal
NSW Government to contribute $10.85 million to Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore upgrade, subject to proposed precinct redevelopment proceeding.
Posted inByron Shire, Lifestyle, Local festivals and shows
Geetanjali Shree and Trent Dalton lead the 30th Byron Writers Festival
Byron Writers Festival is set to return to Byron Bay from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August 2026, with today marking the unveiling of the first group of authors confirmed for the program, alongside a limited release of three-day passes.
Posted inAgribusiness, Environment, Feature
Climate concern rising in regional Australia, poll finds
Climate concern is rising in regional Australia, with most residents backing renewables and blaming energy companies for high power bills.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
Van fire at police station linked to wave of alleged break-ins across Port Macquarie
A seized van goes up in flames inside a police station car park as a man is hit with more than 30 charges over a string of alleged break-ins.
Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, Lismore, MidCoast
North Coast, Mid North Coast projects share in $6.4m community grants program
North Coast communities are set to benefit from new funding for disaster readiness, community hubs and sporting facilities under a $6.4 million NSW grants program.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Entertainment, Feature, Grafton
Chloe Marks & The Mayhem drop ‘Ayodele’ — a raw, one-take studio performance a decade in the making
Chloe Marks & The Mayhem release ‘Ayodele’, a raw one-take track over a decade in the making. Read more here.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Transport and Freight
Major reforms proposed to strengthen rural freight sector and boost productivity
The livestock transport industry is pushing for national reforms to cut red tape, boost workforce capacity and improve freight efficiency.