Walcha Coffee has added another seven medals to its growing awards record after competing at Golden Bean Australasia 2026, one of the coffee industry’s largest competitions.
Penelope Shaw
Rubber hits the road on record $174.6m investment for Lismore
Lismore residents will see construction crews deployed across the city and surrounding region in the coming months, with Lismore City Council adopting a $174.6 million roads and bridges program for 2026-27.
Electric riders from across Australia to descend on Coffs Harbour for national championships
Coffs Harbour is set to host the largest electric vehicle racing event ever held in Australia next month, with more than 100 riders registered to compete in the 2026 AUS PEV Nationals at Coffs Harbour Kart Club from 21 to 23 August.
Quilts take centre stage at Alstonville’s Crawford House
A beloved annual tradition is back for its 12th year, and this time it’s bigger than ever, with the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society adding a fourth day to its popular Airing of the Quilts event at Crawford House Museum.
Byron Writers Festival marks 30 years with landmark program
More than 150 writers, poets and thinkers will descend on Byron Bay next August when the Byron Writers Festival marks its 30th anniversary with one of its most ambitious programs to date.
Questacon science circus rolls into the Mid North Coast
One of Australia’s best-loved science experiences is heading to the Mid North Coast this month, with Questacon’s free pop-up science centre tour visiting five communities from Thursday, 19 June.
Winter Solstice Festival lights up community spirit in Boambee
Lanterns handcrafted by local children, the glow of a roaring bonfire and thousands of neighbours gathering under the winter sky have become the hallmarks of one of the Coffs Coast’s most cherished community events.
Nostalgia on wheels as Early Holden Day returns to Coffs Harbour
Classic car lovers will have the chance to step back in time later this month when the National Holden Motor Museum hosts its latest Early Holden Day, bringing together beautifully preserved vehicles and the stories behind them.
Riding the wave for 30 years: Saltwater Malibu Club celebrates milestone anniversary
Three decades of friendship, community spirit and a shared love of surfing will be celebrated when the Saltwater Malibu Club marks its 30th anniversary with a special competition and community fun day at Saltwater Point on August 29.
$14,300 boost for Evans Head junior touch football
Evans Head Touch Football Association is set to expand its junior representative programs after securing $14,300 through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program.
