Construction begins on Pacific Palms RFS station, strengthening community safety and supporting local volunteer emergency response efforts.
Emergency management
Posted inFeature, Flood, Local News
New Bluff Bridge reconnects communities along Orara Way
A new flood-resilient bridge on Orara Way is restoring a critical connection for north-east NSW communities, reducing the risk of isolation during severe weather.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Forster
Man dies in marine accident on Breckenridge Channel
A 79-year-old man has died after a boat struck a sandbank near Forster, throwing him forward and causing fatal head injuries.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, NSW News
Police out in force as double demerits begin for long weekend
Double demerits are in force and police are out in numbers — with the road toll already higher than last year.
Posted inFire, Local News
North Coast, Mid North Coast targeted in bushfire hazard reduction push
A new state government taskforce is targeting high-risk areas as part of a broader push to accelerate hazard reduction and strengthen bushfire preparedness.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Casino
Elderly man dies after two car crash
Police are appealing for information after an 83-year-old man died following a two-vehicle crash in the Northern Rivers.
Posted inFlood, MidCoast
$56 million recovery package targets long road back for Mid North Coast communities
Mid North Coast communities will share in a $56.3 million recovery package to support rebuilding, environmental repair and local businesses.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Emerald Beach
Search suspended for East Timorese rock fisherman at Emerald Beach
The search for an East Timorese man swept from rocks while fishing at Emerald Beach has been suspended after an extensive multi-agency operation.
Posted inFlood, Good News, Grants and funding, Local News
Local clubs raise $70,000 to support flood-affected farmers
More than $70,000 has been raised by Mid North Coast clubs to support farmers still recovering from last year’s floods.
Posted inFlood, Lismore, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure
Tractor pump replaced as Lismore moves to automated flood system
Lismore’s ageing tractor-driven flood pump is being replaced with a high-tech automated system, boosting capacity and removing the need for manual operation during floods.