The Northern Rivers community is invited to come together for the NAB Darrel Chapman Fun Run in Lismore on Sunday, 30 August.
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Posted inFeature, Port Macquarie, Roads and Infrastructure
Changed traffic conditions on Oxley Highway at Port Macquarie
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on the Oxley Highway at Port Macquarie for pavement upgrade work from Monday, 13 July.
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, National News
‘No resources’: One Nation defends uncosted policies
Barnaby Joyce has blamed deficient parliamentary resources for the lack of detail about how much its plans will cost.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Mental Health
AIHW report reveals worsening youth mental health as experts call for new approaches
Australia’s youth mental health crisis is deepening, with new AIHW data showing rising illness rates and growing pressure on services.
Posted inBusiness, Feature, Money, NSW Politics
NSW Opposition promises payroll tax cut to stop business exodus
The NSW Opposition says thousands of businesses are leaving the state and promises the country’s lowest payroll tax if it wins office.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Funding available for community events at the 2027 NSW Seniors Festival
Community organisations and councils across the Myall Lakes are being encouraged to apply for funding to deliver local events as part of the 2027 NSW Seniors Festival.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Australians urged not to rush 2026 tax returns amid scam warning
CPA Australia is urging Australians to delay lodging their 2026 tax returns until ATO data is complete and remain alert to scams.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
Disease doesn’t wait for slow and inefficient bureaucracy, says CropLife
CropLife Australia says APVMA delays leave farmers without timely crop protection products amid rising biosecurity risks nationwide today.
Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, Harrington, Tweed Heads
North Coast Crown reserves share in statewide $12.45 million funding boost
Tweed Heads and Harrington Crown reserves will share in $1.06 million to improve public spaces and protect coastal environments.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Local News, Petitions
More than 5,000 back call for tougher laws on illegal dirt bikes and e-scooters
The “Back the Blue — Not the Bike” petition argues that current laws leave police with limited options to stop riders of stolen, unregistered and uninsured vehicles who flee from officers and endanger the public.