It’s an especially sweet time at The Super Strawberry, and locals are invited to come along and savour it.
Business
Posted inArts, North Coast Surrounds, Tourism
Nundle Rocks returns in 2026 with a stellar line-up
This January, the picturesque village of Nundle is once again set to host Nundle Rocks, a three-day celebration of alternative country, folk and roots music.
Posted inBusiness, Money, North Coast Surrounds
Westpac admits dropping the ball on regional customers
Westpac is promising to better support its regional bank brands after losing customers because of overpriced mortgage products for home owners.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, National News
Ag gap year program proves successful, enters next phase
With the pilot phase coming to an end, the NFF is calling on industry to step up and invest in the next phase of AgCAREERSTART
Posted inAgriculture, National News
Beef levy review on the menu at Cattle Connect
The future of the cattle transaction levy will be atop the menu at the Cattle Connect event to be held in two weeks in Dalby, Qld.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, North Coast Surrounds
Walcha Coffee takes out top honours at State Business Awards
Walcha Coffee has been crowned the 2025 Business of the Year at the Business NSW State Business Awards, adding to its win for Outstanding Micro Business in a night of major recognition for business excellence in the New England North West region.
Posted inBusiness, Coffs Harbour, Good News
Major film studio coming soon, just down the road
A $600M film studio backed by Russell Crowe is a step closer in Coffs Harbour, with the NSW Government pledging $5.5M for a key noise wall to support the “Aussiewood” project and boost regional jobs.
Posted inAgriculture, Coffs Harbour
Farmers, greenies divided over ‘dirty’ bounty deal
The premier has thrown his weight behind paying bounty hunters to reduce feral cats, goats and pigs, but it has come with scrutiny.
Posted inBusiness, News
The BEST Ride to Retirement: Penny Alliston-Hall
After 26 years with BEST Employment, including the last 13 years as CEO, Penny Alliston-Hall has announced she will be retiring
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Emergency management, News
New Varroa Mite infestations detected in the New England
Multiple new sites in the region have been added to the list of places where bee hives have the devastating varroa mite, as both industry and government fight to control the outbreak.