As thousands of motorists prepare to take to the roads this Easter long weekend, NSW Police are urging drivers to slow down and take extra care amid a concerning rise in road fatalities across the state.
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Posted inArts, What's on
Art on the Edge as Dorrigo Exhibition Returns
The Dorrigo Plateau’s creative community is preparing to take centre stage, with the 2026 Dorrigo Easter Art Exhibition opening tomorrow at the Dorrigo Community Hall.
Posted inClarence Valley, Grafton, Health
New general manager appointed for Grafton and Maclean hospitals
A new general manager has taken over at Grafton and Maclean hospitals as a major redevelopment gets underway.
Posted inGeneral News
Local sporting groups in Myall Lakes receive funding boost
More than $48,000 in funding will support Myall Lakes sporting clubs recovering from floods and keeping communities active.
Posted inCasino, Health
Aboriginal artwork strengthens cultural safety at Casino Hospital
Six Aboriginal totem poles now line Casino Hospital, creating a more culturally safe and welcoming space for patients.
Posted inEnvironment, Tweed Heads
Annual dredging begins at Tweed River entrance
Annual dredging at the Tweed River entrance is underway, with up to 150,000 cubic metres of sand to be removed.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Local profiles, Regional Development
Fast DA approvals put $1m Moonee Beach hub within reach
Coffs Harbour’s fast DA approvals could unlock $1 million for a new Moonee Beach community hub.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Nationals launch fuel tracker as diesel standards lowered to boost supply
The Nationals have launched a new online tool to track fuel shortages across regional Australia, as governments move to ease diesel standards in a bid to boost supply during the deepening fuel crisis.
Posted inClybucca, Crime
Unlicensed driver charged after 180km/h highway pursuit
A Queensland man who police allege has never held a driver’s licence in any Australian state or territory has been charged following a high-speed pursuit near Kempsey.
Posted inEnergy, National News
Aussie firm to roll out AI-in-a-box in regional areas
A network of portable data centres could be installed throughout Australia’s regions as part of a plan to power artificial intelligence with renewable energy.