NSW has established a permanent command centre to coordinate hospital demand this winter as influenza cases and emergency department presentations continue rising.
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Posted inLocal News
State Government moves to strengthen fisheries enforcement powers
The State Government will introduce new laws to strengthen fisheries enforcement, targeting illegal fishing, black market seafood sales and marine habitat protection.
Posted inEducation, Good News, Maclean
Maclean High teacher honoured with prestigious NSW education award
Maclean High School teacher Liza Hamilton has been recognised as one of only nine recipients across the state to receive the prestigious NSW Secretary Award for Excellent Service at the 2026 NSW Public Education Awards, held in Sydney last night.
Posted inGrafton, Grants and funding
NSW Government announces $1 million for South Grafton CBD pedestrian safety project
A $1 million NSW Government investment for pedestrian safety improvements in the South Grafton CBD has been announced.
Posted inMoney, National News
Banks told to move eligible customers to cheaper accounts
Banks will have to start chasing down customers stuck on higher-fee accounts, after the ACCC found 150,000 low-income Australians were missing out on cheaper options.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Energy
Coffs Harbour cuts core operational emissions on path to 2040 net zero
The City of Coffs Harbour has reduced emissions from its core operations while identifying new measures to further cut its corporate carbon footprint.
Posted inCasino
NSW Government provides $20,000 for 2026 Casino Truck Show
The Casino Truck Show has secured $20,000 in NSW Government funding through the 2026–27 Regional Event Fund.
Posted inAwards, Local News
North Coast tourism operators recognised at 2026 regional awards
The North Coast’s tourism industry was recognised at the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards Gala, held at Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour on Thursday night.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Local News
North Coast and Mid North Coast receive new rescue jet skis ahead of summer
Surf Life Saving clubs across the North Coast have received new rescue jet skis to strengthen emergency response ahead of summer patrols.
Posted inCasino, Rugby Union
More than 500 students open 2026 Alex Gibbon Cup in Casino
More than 500 Northern Rivers secondary students gathered in Casino yesterday for the opening round of the 2026 Alex Gibbon Cup.