Condong and Tumbulgum public schools have officially reopened in flood-resilient facilities, marking a major milestone in their recovery from the 2022 Northern Rivers floods.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Health, Port Macquarie
Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie join world-leading diabetes trial
Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie are two of just three NSW sites trialling a diabetes program ranked among the world’s best. Families say it’s already changing how they manage their child’s condition.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime, Feature
Man charged after alleged Coffs Harbour vehicle theft
A man has been charged after police investigating the alleged theft of a vehicle in Coffs Harbour arrested a 37-year-old early Wednesday morning.
Posted inFeature, Flood, Tweed Heads
Largest post-flood housing project underway in Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads is getting 80 new social housing units as part of the Northern Rivers’ ongoing flood recovery.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Laurieton
Man charged over serious Lakewood crash
A man has been charged over a serious crash at Lakewood, near Laurieton, that left two women needing hospital treatment.
Posted inFeature, Markets, Tuncurry
New market to bring crystals, oddities and ‘misfits’ together in Tuncurry
A new market celebrating crystals, alternative art and the region’s self-described “misfits” will fill the Tuncurry Memorial Hall over the October long weekend, giving local spiritual and alternative businesses a rare chance to sell and connect under one roof.
Posted inBallina, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
Ballina’s $85m lifeline bridges hit major milestone
Piling work has started on Ballina’s $85m bridge upgrade, built to keep the island connected when the next big flood hits. Here’s what’s changing.
Posted inByron Bay, Feature, Tourism, Wellness
Wellness village to take over Byron Bay as new festival unveils its full line-up
Live music, yoga, sound healers, breathwork, and more. Byron Bay’s first ever wellness festival has dropped its full line-up, and tickets are moving.
Posted inArts, Consultations and feedback, Feature, Good News, Grafton
Curtain set to rise again for South Grafton’s beloved Pelican Playhouse
South Grafton’s beloved Pelican Playhouse is coming back from the floods bigger, brighter and more resilient than ever.
Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, Housing, Toormina
Northern NSW hemp home builder secures $2 million in state funding
A Northern NSW startup building homes from hemp has landed $2 million to scale up its Toormina manufacturing facility, for what it says will be Australia’s first large-scale hemp SIP plant.