Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on the Oxley Highway at Port Macquarie for pavement upgrade work from Monday, 13 July.
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Posted inFeature, Local News, Mental Health
AIHW report reveals worsening youth mental health as experts call for new approaches
Australia’s youth mental health crisis is deepening, with new AIHW data showing rising illness rates and growing pressure on services.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Funding available for community events at the 2027 NSW Seniors Festival
Community organisations and councils across the Myall Lakes are being encouraged to apply for funding to deliver local events as part of the 2027 NSW Seniors Festival.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Australians urged not to rush 2026 tax returns amid scam warning
CPA Australia is urging Australians to delay lodging their 2026 tax returns until ATO data is complete and remain alert to scams.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
Disease doesn’t wait for slow and inefficient bureaucracy, says CropLife
CropLife Australia says APVMA delays leave farmers without timely crop protection products amid rising biosecurity risks nationwide today.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Nutrien and FRRR launch $250,000 grants program for rural communities
Nutrien and FRRR have launched a $250,000 grants program, offering up to $5,000 to support rural and regional community projects nationwide.
Posted inBallina, Crime, Feature
Man charged after alleged courthouse window smashing in Ballina
A 29-year-old man faces court after allegedly smashing 12 windows at a Ballina courthouse and nearby business overnight.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
From timber tales to twisting thrillers: top authors to appear at Yarrila Place
Insights into the Coffs Coast timber industry and a conversation with one of Australia’s leading thriller writers will headline two author events at Yarrila Place next month.
Posted inCasino, Feature, Grants and funding, Lennox Head, Tweed Heads
North Coast events receive NSW Government funding
Three North Coast events are among 56 regional festivals to receive NSW Government funding through the 2026–27 Regional Event Fund.
Posted inFeature, Urunga
Bellingen Shire Council secures $1 million for Urunga CBD safety upgrades
Bellingen Shire Council has secured $1 million through Transport for NSW’s Safer Cities: Her Way 2 program to improve safety in the Urunga CBD.