Want to build a house next to a factory in Coffs Harbour? That could soon be off the table, as the council moves to stop clashes between residents and industry.
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Posted inArmidale, Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local festivals and shows, Local News, Recreation, Sawtell, What's on, Woolgoolga
Regional Australia Bank backs Curryfest, Chillifest, and Blues and Berries
Curryfest, Chillifest, and Blues and Berries just got a big backer. A regional bank has signed on to support the Coffs Coast’s favourite festivals, days before Woolgoolga’s big Sunday.
Posted inGlenreagh, Grafton, Hunter, Local News, Nambucca Heads, North Coast Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure, Taree
Coaches replace trains as 250 workers take over the North Coast line
Catching the train this weekend? Think again. Around 250 workers will swarm the North Coast line from Saturday, with coaches replacing NSW TrainLink services until Monday morning.
Posted inAged care, Disability, General News, Health, NSW News
Carers push for NSW Carer Card
About 958,000 NSW carers keep having to prove they are carers. Carers NSW says a Carer Card, already in place in Victoria and Queensland, would end the paperwork.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Emergency management, Fire, General News, Mullumbimby
Far North Coast RFS members honoured for 1,300 years of service
Fifty-five years. That is how long one Mullumbimby-area firefighter has served since joining the Federal brigade in 1971. Meet the Far North Coast RFS members honoured for more than 1,300 years of service.
Posted inAgriculture, General News, NSW News
Vegetable supplier admits price fixing
Australia’s second-largest fresh vegetable supplier has admitted fixing prices on broccoli, cauliflower, and lettuce sold to ALDI. A $12 million penalty is proposed, but a judge has the final say.
Posted inEmergency management, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure
Regional roads, e-bikes and speed cameras targeted in plan to halve road deaths
NSW wants to halve road deaths in five years. Regional roads, e-bikes, motorbike riders, and average speed cameras for light vehicles are all on the hit list. See what is coming.
Posted inEmergency management, Feature, MidCoast
Registrations open for Mid North Coast flood debris clean-up
Rural landholders across the Mid North Coast can now register for free assistance to remove large and hazardous debris left behind by severe weather events in 2025.
Posted inFeature, Nambucca Valley
Nominations open for 2027 Nambucca Valley Community Awards
Nambucca Valley residents are being encouraged to recognise local community champions, with nominations now open for the 2027 Community Awards.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Salvos call for community support as North Coast families face Christmas hardship
The Salvation Army is calling on residents to dig deep this Christmas, as rising living costs put further pressure on families already struggling to make ends meet.