Three North Coast events are among 56 regional festivals to receive NSW Government funding through the 2026–27 Regional Event Fund.
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Posted inFeature, Urunga
Bellingen Shire Council secures $1 million for Urunga CBD safety upgrades
Bellingen Shire Council has secured $1 million through Transport for NSW’s Safer Cities: Her Way 2 program to improve safety in the Urunga CBD.
Posted inFeature, Grafton, Tweed Heads
Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinators appointed at Tweed and Grafton
Northern NSW welcomes two Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinators, providing culturally safe support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout cancer treatment.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Women
Know a woman creating real change? She could be the next NSW Woman of the Year
Nominations are now open for the 2027 NSW Women of the Year Awards, recognising women and girls creating positive change across NSW.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Indigenous
Legends for Mob rise at Coffs Harbour’s 2026 NAIDOC Week celebrations
A community leader who founded an Aboriginal support organisation has received Coffs Harbour’s highest NAIDOC Week honour at the Yandaarra awards.
Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Lismore
Norco Eat the Street returns to Lismore CBD this August
Norco Eat the Street will return to Lismore’s CBD on 22 August, showcasing local food, live music and family-friendly entertainment.
Posted inFeature, Local News
North Coast residents invited to have their say on gambling advertising reforms
Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold is encouraging North Coast residents to have their say on proposed gambling advertising reforms, with legislation introduced into Federal Parliament.
Posted inFeature, Grafton, Grants and funding
Funding boost helps Grafton Dragon Boat Club welcome more paddlers
A $5,700 NSW Government grant will help Grafton Dragon Boat Club welcome more paddlers with adjustable equipment.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Motorists urged to take extra care on Mid North Coast and North Coast roads these school holidays
Motorists travelling across the Mid North Coast and North Coast during the winter school holidays are being urged to plan ahead, take extra care and drive to the conditions.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Disability, Feature
Fresh Disability Inclusion Plan sets clear path to better access in Coffs Harbour
The City of Coffs Harbour has adopted a new disability inclusion plan to improve accessibility, participation and community inclusion for everyone.