Two people have been killed on North Coast roads in the space of a day, a teenage motorcyclist, and an elderly man losing their lives, while a young woman has been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition, in separate crashes stretching from Ballina to Port Macquarie.
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Posted inAgriculture, Education, Local News
Dung beetles cut methane emissions from cattle manure by 85 per cent, study finds
Dung beetles could play a bigger role in reducing the climate impact of Australia’s livestock industry, with new research finding they cut methane emissions from cattle manure by up to 85 per cent.
Posted inNambucca Valley, Roads and Infrastructure
Six ageing bridges to be rebuilt across the Nambucca Valley, starting at Way Way
Six ageing timber bridges across the Nambucca Valley are about to be torn down and rebuilt. Work starts this week at Way Way, and one road faces a 10-week closure. Here’s what’s coming.
Posted inLocal News, Youth
Backing the Future of NSW’s rural youth
People supporting young people in remote, rural and regional New South Wales can now apply for a one-off grant of up to $50,000 to deliver new youth-focused initiatives.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Wingham
Roundabout works progress despite unexpected setbacks
Wingham residents are a step closer to safer and more reliable travel, with construction of the Isabella and Primrose streets roundabout continuing despite challenging conditions.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Cricket
Thank you, Sydney Sixers, for bringing the love to Coffs Harbour
The Sydney Sixers’ five-year partnership with Coffs Harbour has ended, but future matches remain possible despite the agreement’s conclusion today
Posted inLismore, Regional Development
Lismore’s $2.4 million boulevard set to change how the city moves
A $2.4 million tree-lined path could soon link Lismore’s CBD to the hospital, shops and sporting fields. Here’s what the boulevard plan means for how the city moves.
Posted inPort Macquarie, Roads and Infrastructure
Changed traffic conditions on Oxley Highway at Port Macquarie
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on the Oxley Highway at Port Macquarie for pavement upgrade work from Monday, 13 July.
Posted inLocal 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 inLocal 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.