A Port Macquarie-based detective who has dedicated more than two decades to protecting children from abuse has been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours with the Australian Police Medal.
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Lismore City Council Celebrates State Recognition for Excellence
Lismore City Council has been recognised for excellence in environmental leadership, resilience and community infrastructure at the 2026 LG Professionals NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.
Posted inArts, Byron Bay, Feature
Byron Spaces Gallery winter exhibition ‘Ocean Magic’ by local artist Yvonne Fenech
Local artist Yvonne Fenech brings the ocean’s movement, light and energy to Byron Spaces Gallery in immersive exhibition Ocean Magic.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature
MV Beardmore moves closer to State Heritage Register listing
The historic MV Beardmore is a step closer to State heritage listing after receiving backing from the Heritage Council of NSW.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
Taking steps to elevate Coffs Coast walk to world stage
More than $400,000 will fund 11 environmental projects, including plans to boost the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk’s profile.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature, Health
Williamson supports bill to strengthen access to primary health care in regional NSW
Clarence MP Richie Williamson has backed a bill aimed at improving access to primary health care for regional and rural NSW residents.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Tweed Heads
Two arrested after man’s death in Tweed Heads
A man and a woman have been arrested after a man died on the NSW north coast early on Saturday morning.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
Coffs backs police access to live CCTV under strict safeguards
Coffs Harbour Council has backed plans to give NSW Police controlled live access to selected public CCTV cameras, subject to strict privacy and oversight safeguards.
Posted inFeature, Lismore
Lismore Council to continue waste planning discussions with Blakebrook community
Lismore City Council will continue consulting with the community as it investigates future waste management options.
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Rough sleeping rises sharply across NSW, report finds
Rough sleeping across NSW has risen by 75 per cent since 2020, with a new report identifying sharp increases in regional areas and warning homelessness services are struggling to meet demand.