Bindiis, beware. Kempsey Shire Council’s annual spray program hits sporting fields, cemeteries and holiday parks from 27 July, and your favourite oval could be temporarily off limits.
Lifestyle
Posted inParenting and kids, Scotts Head, What's on
Dads to trade footy talk for French braids at Club Scotts
Learning to plait hair on a mannequin head isn’t your average Sunday arvo at the local club, but that’s exactly what a group of mid-north coast dads will do at Club Scotts this weekend.
Posted inAnimals, Clarence Valley, Social issues and services, Yamba
Clarence Valley cracks down after Yamba dog attack
A Yamba dog owner has been fined $2500 and their two dogs were declared menacing following an attack in May. Council says it won’t hesitate to act again, and is urging all dog owners to control their animals.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Local News
Funding opens for Mid North and North Coast surf club facilities
Surf Life Saving clubs across NSW can apply for a share of $5.5 million in facility grants.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Sport, Sport and fitness events, Tweed Heads
Local surfers to contest Australian Longboard Titles on the Tweed Coast
A strong contingent of local surfers will be among more than 200 competitors when the 2026 Thermos Australian Longboard Titles are held on the Tweed Coast from 24 to 30 July.
Posted inEntertainment, Lismore
Norco Eat the Street returns to Lismore CBD this August
Norco Eat the Street will return to Lismore’s CBD on 22 August, showcasing local food, live music and family-friendly entertainment.
Posted inEntertainment, Lismore
Record crowds deliver boost for Lismore at biggest-ever LisAmore!
More than 8,000 people visited Lismore on Sunday, making the 2026 LisAmore! Italian Festival the biggest in its history.
Posted inDunoon, Parenting and kids
Upgraded village parks create new spaces for families and communities
Families in Tullera and Dunoon now have improved places to play, meet and spend time together following the completion of upgrades to two village parks.
Posted inEducation, Parenting and kids, Urunga
Outdoor transformation set for Urunga Library
Urunga Library will become a more welcoming community hub, with upgraded outdoor spaces supporting learning, connection, recreation and cultural activities for all.
Posted inEntertainment, Lismore
LisAmore! to bring the spirit of Italy to Lismore
LisAmore! returns to Lismore on Sunday with authentic Italian food, music, culture and family-friendly entertainment at Lismore Showgrounds.