Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.
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Posted inFeature, Murwillumbah, Public Transport, Tweed Heads
175 extra buses a week roll out for Tweed and Murwillumbah
175 extra buses a week are about to hit Tweed and Murwillumbah, doubling services on one of the region’s busiest routes. Here’s what’s changing from 29 June.
Posted inFeature, Lismore
Lismore adopts budget and operational plan for 2026-27
Lismore City Council has adopted a $417.6 million budget for 2026-27, funding infrastructure, flood recovery and community services while maintaining a focus on financial sustainability.
Posted inAgribusiness, Coffs Harbour, Feature, Kempsey
Varroa mite reality sinks in, calls for managed pollination plans
Coffs Harbour and Kempsey have lived with varroa mite longer than almost anywhere else. Now the industry has given up trying to beat it, and the bill is about to land on growers.
Posted inBellingen, Feature, What's on
Bellingen secures funding to streamline event approvals and upgrade infrastructure
Organising events across the Bellingen Shire is set to become easier after Bellingen Shire Council secured funding through the NSW Government’s Permit/Plug/Play Program.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Water
Regional NSW water investment critical for North Coast and Mid North Coast
Regional cities across the North Coast, Mid North Coast and New England are urging urgent water investment to sustain growth.
Posted inBellingen, Feature
Bellingen High students gain first-hand insight into NSW Parliament
Bellingen High students gained a first-hand look at NSW lawmaking during an educational visit to Parliament House.
Posted inAwards, Feature, North Coast Surrounds, Tourism
Finalists announced for 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards
Finalists for the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards have been announced, recognising tourism operators across NSW’s North Coast region.
Posted inFeature, Grafton, Health, Women
$20m boost secures maternity unit fit-out at Grafton Base Hospital
Clarence Valley families will gain improved maternity care after a $20 million funding boost for Grafton Base Hospital.
Posted inCrime, Feature, South West Rocks
Man charged over fatal motorcycle crash near South West Rocks
A man has been charged following a fatal motorcycle crash on the NSW Mid North Coast earlier this year.