From flood refuge to holiday hotspot. A $2.5 million makeover has turned the Evans Head site that sheltered families after 2022 into tiny homes and camp sites.
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Posted inBusiness, Good News, Promotion, Small Business, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Garden romance, regional connections and community spirit
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three places bringing people together in different ways: a Tenterfield garden escape offering boutique stays and romantic celebrations, a regional transport service connecting communities across the North Coast and New England, and a Mullumbimby showground that brings locals and visitors together for markets, events and outdoor adventures.
Posted inAwareness Events, Feature, Health, Workers and Unions
Cost of living forces workers to push through pain
Nine in ten workers in pain kept working, and half said they could not afford to lose the income. A new survey shows regional workers are hit harder.
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SBM26: Coffee and creativity, coastal getaways and thoughtful gifts
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three businesses offering something special for locals and visitors alike: a Maclean café pairing quality coffee with locally made gelato and local art, a Mid North Coast retreat bringing together beachfront holidays and memorable celebrations, and a Glen Innes favourite combining fresh flowers, homemade cakes and carefully chosen gifts.
Posted inNews, NSW News, Tourism, Travel
NSW tops Australia for food tourism
NSW has been named Australia’s food tourism capital, with visitors spending more than $12 billion. See what they are eating, and which regional food events are drawing the crowds.
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SBM26: Gaming communities, compassionate care and practical skills
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three organisations making a difference in their communities: an Armidale gaming store bringing hobbyists together, a long-established Coffs Coast care provider supporting independence and connection, and a Mid North Coast training academy helping people build practical safety skills for when they matter most.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Business
Farmers push parties to reject EU deal
The coalition is against the EU trade deal, the trade minister says that would be “economic self harm”, and farmers say the agreement leaves them behind. Who blinks first?
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SBM26: Legal peace of mind, handcrafted skincare and holidays on the water
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three businesses offering expertise, care and a little something different: a local legal practice providing personalised advice when it matters, a Tenterfield maker creating handcrafted soaps and skincare, and a houseboat holiday business inviting visitors to explore the Myall Lakes at their own pace.
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NSW businesses could avoid stamp duty costs under proposed changes
Thousands of NSW small and family-run businesses could avoid additional stamp duty costs under proposed changes to trust regulations.
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SBM26: Local shopping, keeping you moving and thoughtful design
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three businesses bringing practical solutions and personal service to the region: a country boutique making shopping and special occasions easier, a family-run automotive and towing group keeping motorists moving, and an architect creating considered spaces tailored to the people who use them.