Lismore City Council’s draft budget includes a $20 million investment in community facilities, events and services aimed at boosting liveability and supporting the local economy.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
Coffs Harbour delivers major works while maintaining strong financial position
Coffs Harbour City Council has posted a strong financial result while completing major projects including a Woolgoolga library upgrade, a new pedestrian bridge and improvements to Brelsford Park.
Posted inEnvironment, Feature, Lennox Head
Lennox Headland Tree Planting Day celebrates 21 years of community action
More than 1,800 volunteers have helped restore Lennox Headland over 21 years, planting 18,000 trees across eight hectares.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime, Feature
CCTV released as investigation continues into suspected assault in Coffs Harbour
Detectives have released CCTV footage as investigations continue into the suspected serious assault of a man at Toormina earlier this year.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
Move to improve bulky waste service with free collection and faster access
Coffs Harbour residents could soon receive one free bulky waste collection a year, under plans to improve access to the service while freezing fees for additional pick-ups.
Posted inFeature, Health, Indigenous, Sport and fitness events, Tweed Heads
Free exercise programs launched for Aboriginal community members in Tweed
Free Aquafit and Goorie Go-Getters programs are helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members in the Tweed improve fitness, wellbeing and social connection.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
Coffs bypass powers ahead with final bridge underway
Work has started on the final bridge for the Coffs Harbour bypass, with major traffic changes rolling out as the $2.27 billion project moves closer to completion.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Fingal Head
Stolen EV takes police from two states on wild pursuit
A stolen electric vehicle allegedly reached speeds of almost 170km/h during a wild cross-border police pursuit before crashing into cars, fences and palm trees at Fingal Head, after which the offender tried to swim away.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Indigenous, Local politics, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Social issues and services
Councils strengthen reconciliation commitments across region
Port Macquarie Hastings Council has launched its Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and is seeking a local artist to design uniforms, while the City of Coffs Harbour has placed its draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy 2026 on public exhibition for community feedback.
Posted inBellingen, Feature, Local festivals and shows
Beyond Jazz Weekender returns to Bellingen in August
The Beyond Jazz Weekender lands in Bellingen on 14-15 August 2026, delivering two distinct nights that celebrate jazz as a living, evolving and joyfully physical artform.