A cut to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme co-payment will slash the cost of medicines but Australians face higher power bills in 2026.
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Posted inLocal News, Recreation
Celebrate safely with our wildlife
As we welcome in 2026, WIRES is asking the public to please report any displaced native wildlife following NYE fireworks displays.
Posted inBallina
Police seek public help to locate woman missing from Ballina
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from Ballina in the state’s north.
Posted inLismore
Police appeal to public to help locate teenage girl missing from Lismore
Police are appealing for assistance to locate a teenage girl missing from the state’s north.
Posted inTaree
Body located in search for man missing from Old Bar
A body has been located during a search for a man missing from the state’s north earlier this month.
Posted inLocal News, School News
NSW unveils landmark anti-bullying reforms
Schools across New South Wales, including those in the North Coast region, will soon be required to triage and respond to bullying incidents more quickly and consistently, under a landmark framework.
Posted inEducation, Local News
School leavers step into trades and break barriers
With HSC results out, Apprenticeship Support Australia is calling on school leavers to consider apprenticeships and traineeships in industries crying out for skilled workers.
Posted inClarence Valley, Entertainment, Good News, Parenting and kids, Recreation
Track upgrade powers ahead for Clarence Valley BMX riders
Clarence Valley’s BMX community is gearing up for a faster, safer future thanks to $19,250 to resurface the track at the Clarence Valley BMX Club.
Posted inHospitality, Local News, Travel
NSW TrainLink’s refreshed menu in time for peak summer travel season
New items have been added to the on-board menu of NSW TrainLink’s long distance train services in time for summer’s peak travel season.
Posted inBusiness, Coffs Harbour
Keeping Coffs industry on the road
All levels of government join forces to provide resources to improve the resilience of O’Keefe Drive, an important road in the south Coffs Harbour industrial area.