The Northern Rivers is entering its most critical phase of home rebuilding, with the NSW Government issuing a region-wide call for licensed builders and trades to help homeowners upgrade, raise, rebuild or relocate properties damaged in the 2022 floods.
News Desk
Posted inBallina Shire, Tourism
Free caravan safety workshops in Ballina
Ballina Shire Council will hold two free Caravan Safety Workshops for caravan owners next month. Read more here.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
Further school transport changes during Waterfall Way closure
Transport for NSW will add interim bus services from Monday to support students affected by the Waterfall Way closure.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Roads and Infrastructure
Coffs Harbour bypass – weekly traffic alert
Coffs Harbour bypas
Posted inBallina, Parenting and kids
Sharpes Beach Precinct upgrade now open to community
A $2.35 million upgrade to the Sharpes Beach precinct has improved access, safety and facilities at the popular coastal site.
Posted inKempsey
Kempsey Council calls for stronger support to address antisocial behaviour
Kempsey Shire Council is calling on the NSW Government for urgent support to address escalating antisocial behaviour in the CBD.
Posted inSport, Taree
Greyhound racing halted in Taree
Greyhound Racing NSW has been forced to suddenly halt the commencement of 400m racing at Taree’s racetrack following the intervention from the Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Indigenous, National News, Women
First ever plan to deal with violence against Indigenous women and children
Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek has launched Australia’s first standalone national plan to end violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Bonny Hills
Junior surfers take on tough conditions at Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach at Bonny Hills played host to nearly 100 junior surfers over the weekend, with the Surf Reflections Junior Series delivering high-level competition and a tourism boost to the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inArts, Coffs Harbour, What's on
Jetty Memorial Theatre’s cast call for comedy, Don Lane and Dolly
The City of Coffs Harbour’s renowned Jetty Memorial Theatre (JMT) has released a blockbuster 2026 program featuring an international comedy festival, a show biz tribute to the ‘lanky Yank’ Don Lane and Dolly Parton’s smash hit 9 to 5 musical.