Two bridges and a tunnel. Harwood, Wardell, and Tweed Heads drivers face lane closures, lower speed limits, and overnight detours through November. Here’s when and where.
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Posted inAwards, Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie-Hastings
New award honours Lisa Intemann as Citizen of the Year nominations open
Know someone in Port Macquarie Hastings who goes above and beyond? Nominations are open for the 2027 Citizen of the Year, including a brand new award honouring Lisa Intemann.
Posted inCost of Living, Money, National News
Beef cools, fruit soars as food prices split
Beef is cooling, pork is getting cheaper, but fruit has jumped more than 10 per cent in a year. Here’s what’s really happening to the price of your groceries.
Posted inByron Bay, Byron Shire, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows, Local News, Northern Rivers, Recreation
The Lightkeeper takes top honours at Byron film festival
Byron Bay’s film festival turned 20 and The Lightkeeper stole the show, winning Best Film and Best Dramatic Feature. See who else took home an award, including Byron’s own Tibor.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Goonellabah, What's on
Grab a coffee with a cop in Goonellabah
Got a question for your local police? Skip the formalities and join them for a free coffee at Goonellabah Shopping Centre on Tuesday, 3 November. No registration needed.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Suffolk Park
Two dead after three-vehicle crash at Suffolk Park
Two drivers are dead and a woman has been airlifted in a critical condition after a horror three-vehicle smash on Broken Head Road at Suffolk Park. Police are asking for dashcam footage.
Posted inAwareness Events, Feature, Health, What's on
Move for 30 days to support ovarian cancer care
Walk, run, ride, or roll out a yoga mat. Workout 4 Women asks Australians to move for 30 days in November to fund free nursing and support for women with ovarian cancer.
Posted inEnvironment, Feature, Grants and funding, Indigenous, Water
$8.28m for drought resilience, and more on offer
Women cutting their own hair because there wasn’t enough water. That’s the kind of drought hardship $8.28 million in new grants aims to tackle, and there’s more money still on offer.
Posted inClarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Hunting and Fishing, Local News, News, NSW Politics, NSW Politics, Politics, Recreation, Richmond Valley
Nationals blast buyback starting before the rules
The firearms buyback starts 2 November, and Grafton Police Station is one of the first collection points. The Nationals say the rules aren’t even written yet, and Tamworth’s music festival is in the way.
Posted inCommunity development, Indigenous
Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship opens fifth year
Five years, one $10,000 prize, and a platform for First Nations creatives. Applications for the 2027 Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship are open until 7 March.