Grafton counsellor Michelle Cowan has been named the 2026 Clarence Electorate Local Woman of the Year for her work supporting the Clarence Valley community.
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Posted inGood News, Local News, Women
New hub to boost women-owned businesses in NSW
The NSW Government has invested more than $190,000 to support the launch of what is being described as Australia’s first database dedicated to showcasing women-owned businesses.
Posted inLocal News, Women
International Women’s Day 2026: giving, gathering and balancing the scales
Across the North Coast, International Women’s Day is being marked with events that turn “Give to Gain” and “Balance the Scales” into action.
Posted inLocal News
Face-to-face scam support rolled out for NSW seniors during festival
NSW seniors will receive free face-to-face help to combat rising scam losses during the Seniors Festival.
Posted inHousing, Lismore
$1 Auctions return to the Northern Rivers
The NSW Government will revive its flood buyback auctions in March 2026, with bids starting at $1. Read more here.
Posted inWomen, Yamba
Free wellbeing workshops to reach North Coast women ahead of NSW Women’s Week
Free wellbeing workshops are coming to the North Coast to help rural and regional women manage stress and prioritise self-care ahead of NSW Women’s Week.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
North Coast leads the state in rooftop solar
Regional NSW is dominating rooftop solar adoption across the state, with nine of the top 10 electorates for installations outside of Sydney – and some of the highest rates are right here.
Posted inNSW Politics, Recreation
Minimum e-bike age plan aimed at safer streets on the North Coast and across NSW
The NSW Government is moving to introduce a minimum age for e-bike riders and adopt tougher European safety standards, in reforms set to affect families and young riders across the New England.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Entertainment, Tourism
Retro rides and nitro nights in Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour will host a major weekend of motoring and adrenaline events from 13 to 15 March, featuring the Summer Beach Hop, Freestyle Kings LIVE, and the Australian Kart Championship across multiple local venues.
Posted inBusiness, Good News
North Coast Times launches as New England Times marks three years of independent regional journalism
North Coast Times, a new digital news service covering the 13 local government areas of the NSW North Coast, is being officially launched today as sister masthead New England Times celebrates its third birthday.