Nearly 30 kilometres of riverbank wrecked by floods, from the Tweed to the Hawkesbury, has been brought back to life. Now the project behind it has scooped a major award.
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Posted inFeature, Nambucca Heads
Nambucca Valley’s new Deputy Mayor has big tourism hopes for the valley
He fell in love with the Nambucca Valley as a kid on holiday from Victoria. Now he’s Deputy Mayor, and he has big plans for its future, from Scotts Head to Taylors Arm.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
Coffs Harbour by-election: one week left for candidates to nominate
Want a seat on Coffs Harbour Council? The clock is ticking, with just one week left to nominate for the December by-election. Here’s every date you need to know.
Posted inFeature, Scotts Head
Scotts Head skate park dream rolls closer as builders invited to tender
Decades in the making, the Scotts Head skate park is finally out to tender. But skaters hoping for shade, seats, and a bubbler alongside it are in for a wait.
Posted inFeature, Port Macquarie, Sport
Port Macquarie pickleball tournament sells out before deadline
Port Macquarie’s pickleball tournament is FULL. More than 200 players, from under-14s to over-70s, will battle across eight courts at PCYC this month. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
Posted inFeature, MidCoast
$88,000 boost for MidCoast festivals, from seafood to music
Seafood, live music and local makers are coming. MidCoast Council has just handed out $88,000 to 18 events across the region. Find out which festivals made the cut.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
Coffs Harbour’s Orara River gets a 10-year rescue plan
It’s Coffs Harbour’s drinking water and home to the endangered Eastern Freshwater Cod. After 28 years of work, the Orara River has a new 10-year plan, but the threats aren’t over.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Port Macquarie
Two police officers allegedly assaulted in Port Macquarie carpark arrest
A wanted woman allegedly attacked two police officers and crashed into a parked car and a pole trying to flee arrest in a Port Macquarie carpark. Now she faces nine charges.
Posted inFeature, Lismore
Lismore’s $112 million flood comeback: all 45 buildings restored
Gutted by the 2022 floods, now all 45 are back. Lismore’s $112 million rebuild is finished, but its most ambitious project, City Hall, still has one more wait ahead.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
Wooli’s flood-prone lifeline to be lifted two metres
One road in, one road out, and it keeps going under. Wooli’s Sandy Crossing is finally being raised two metres, while Lawrence Road gets a $5.2 million widening.