Nimbin’s boil water alert is lifted — but some residents are still affected, and the temporary fix installed after the 2022 floods is finally being replaced.
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Posted inFeature, Lismore, Politics
Coalition pledges to scrap Labor tax measures
The Coalition has pledged to reverse Labor’s proposed tax changes, warning they would hurt farmers, investors and small businesses.
Posted inByron Bay, Feature, Recreation, What's on
MasterChef’s Simon Toohey to host mindful foodie retreat in Byron Bay
What happens when one of Australia’s best-known MasterChef stars combines plant-based cooking, yoga and mindfulness in Byron Bay?
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Housing, Social issues and services
Rough sleeping rises on the Coffs Coast, MP says
The number of people sleeping rough in the Coffs Harbour local government area has increased over the past year, according to the 2026 NSW Statewide Street Count.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Local News
Mid North Coast drivers among thousands caught during King’s Birthday road blitz
Mid North Coast motorists were among thousands caught during a statewide King’s Birthday long weekend police road safety blitz.
Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, Northern Rivers
Applications open for Our Kids Community Grants to support children with illness and special needs
Families and community organisations across the Northern Rivers can now apply for grants supporting children living with illness and special needs.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
New report calls for protection of farm diesel rebate and support for electric farm machinery
Farmers for Climate Action has released a roadmap proposing protection of farm diesel rebates while supporting a transition to electric machinery.
Posted inDisability, Feature, Federal Politics, National News
Women to be hardest-hit by sweeping NDIS changes
Cost-saving measures to target the National Disability Insurance Scheme are likely to put responsibility back on families.
Posted inAgriculture, Competitions and free stuff, Education, Feature
Five days left to enter George the Farmer book competition
Schools and early learning centres have just five days to enter a competition to win a collection of George the Farmer storybooks
Posted inFeature, Taree
Community encouraged to have say on Taree Railway Station heritage proposal
The community is being encouraged to provide feedback on a proposal to remove Taree Railway Station from the State Heritage Register.