Schools and early learning centres have just five days to enter a competition to win a collection of George the Farmer storybooks
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Posted inEducation, Feature, Northern Rivers
Aviation Career Expo inspires Northern Rivers students
Nearly 200 Northern Rivers students explored aviation careers, industry pathways and emerging technologies at the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport expo.
Posted inEducation, Environment, Feature, MidCoast
Gumbaynggirr estuary health and coastal resources to be monitored through co-designed project
A new Mid North Coast project will combine Indigenous knowledge and science to monitor estuary health across Gumbaynggirr Sea Country.
Posted inEducation, Feature, MidCoast
Old Bar Library upgrade to deliver safer, more modern community space
Old Bar Community Library upgrades will deliver safer, modern facilities while temporary closures support essential refurbishment works through winter 2026.
Posted inBusiness, Education, Feature, Local News
Regional NSW faces ongoing skills and labour shortages
Regional NSW councils are battling persistent skills shortages, with workforce gaps threatening housing delivery, essential services and economic growth.
Posted inClarence Valley, Education
Community focus at centre of funding boost for Mudyala hub
The Clarence Valley community will benefit from major upgrades to the Mudyala Children & Youth Hub after the organisation secured nearly $188,000 in NSW Government funding.
Posted inEducation, Port Macquarie
Swapping banking for maritime: Courtney builds future skills through TAFE NSW this National Careers Week
Former banker Courtney Greenslade retrained through TAFE NSW, building maritime rescue skills during National Careers Week celebrations nationwide.
Posted inEducation, Harrington
From trucks to bricks: Harrington apprentice urges young locals to seize trade opportunities
A Harrington apprentice is urging young people to consider bricklaying as a trade shortage drives demand and higher wages.
Posted inBusiness, Education, Local News, North Coast Created 26
From vintage van to vibrant future: creativity drives learning at St Mary’s Casino
At one school in Casino, creativity isn’t confined to canvases or classrooms – it’s built, grown, stitched and shared. At St Mary’s Catholic College, that spirit is unexpectedly taking shape: a vintage van set to become a student-run coffee hub.
Posted inBallina Shire, Education, What's on
Much-loved Rous Bonfire Night set to light up the region again
One of the Northern Rivers’ most cherished community events is set to return next month, with Rous Public School’s Bonfire Night marking an impressive 45 years.