Four in 10 locals who answered a Nambucca Valley survey said they had experienced discrimination because of disability. Council wants your say on the plan to fix it, before 23 October.
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Posted inBallina, Feature, Good News
Ballina woman sole winner of $100m powerball
A Ballina woman spent the day spotting signs from a late loved one. By night, she had won $100 million. Hear the moment her family found out.
Posted inClarence Valley, Environment, Feature
Proposed fishing limits threaten Clarence coastal businesses
Proposed cuts to recreational fishing limits have sparked concerns over potential impacts on Clarence coastal businesses, tourism and local economies.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature, Local politics
Clarence Valley Council suspended as minister appoints administrator
More drama for Clarence Valley Council with the local government Minister Ron Hoenig putting the institution into administration for three months.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Lismore
Man charged after alleged road rage incidents near Lismore
A 53-year-old man faces nine charges after allegedly ramming two vehicles, injuring motorists and attempting to break into a home near Lismore.
Posted inAwareness Events, Feature, Health, Local News
Riders pedal 780km for chronic pain
780km on two wheels, nine North Coast towns, and one big question: can better pain education change lives? The Pain Revolution riders roll into the region this week, and every event is free.
Posted inBallina, Emergency management, Feature, Good News
Ballina SES gets new $6.3 million base
1,140 call-outs in three years, mostly storms and floods. Ballina’s SES volunteers now have a $6.3 million headquarters with an Emergency Operations Centre. See what the new base means for the Northern Rivers.
Posted inFeature, Lismore, Local festivals and shows
Lismore Show on from today
Monster trucks, jetpacks, a rodeo, and a hobby horse showdown. The Lismore Show is back from Thursday with fireworks every night. Check the full program before you head to the Showground.
Posted inFeature, Funerals and memorials, Lismore
Lismore’s historic Drill Hall to be honoured and demolished
Lismore’s historic Drill Hall will be commemorated through a new memorial installation following community efforts to preserve its military heritage.
Posted inFeature, Port Macquarie, Travel
Rex flight suspension threatens Mid North Coast access to essential services
Mid North Coast residents could face higher airfares and greater difficulty accessing medical care and essential services following Rex Airlines’ decision to suspend Port Macquarie flights.