Bellingen’s 2BBB FM is getting a digital equipment upgrade, and South West Rocks is digitising its history collection — both funded through a national Telstra and FRRR community grant round.
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Return and Earn hits 16 billion containers and $100 million for charity
Sixteen billion bottles, cans and cartons — and counting. NSW’s Return and Earn scheme has now raised more than $100 million for charities, from koala hospitals to kids’ education.
Posted inGood News, Grants and funding, Sport, Yamba
Yamba AFL club to end wet weather woes with $27,000 grant
Three seasons of wet weather disruption have cost the Lower Clarence Suns precious home games. A $27,674 grant is set to give the Yamba club a reliable base at last.
Posted inAlstonville, Good News, What's on
Quilts take centre stage at Alstonville’s Crawford House
A beloved annual tradition is back for its 12th year, and this time it’s bigger than ever, with the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society adding a fourth day to its popular Airing of the Quilts event at Crawford House Museum.
Posted inByron Shire, Good News, What's on
Byron Writers Festival marks 30 years with landmark program
More than 150 writers, poets and thinkers will descend on Byron Bay next August when the Byron Writers Festival marks its 30th anniversary with one of its most ambitious programs to date.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Kempsey
Macleay Valley small businesses graduate from bootcamp
A 12-week bootcamp for Macleay Valley small business owners is wrapping up — and participants say the connections they made were worth as much as the training itself.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Good News, Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie detective awarded Australian Police Medal
A Port Macquarie-based detective who has dedicated more than two decades to protecting children from abuse has been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours with the Australian Police Medal.
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North Coast to get new police tactical boat
The North Coast is set to benefit from a new high-performance police tactical boat able to respond to incidents along the coastline.
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Funding boost to help improve Casino cricket facilities
Casino Cricket Club is set to upgrade its turf wicket facilities after securing $10,000 through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Flood, Good News, Taree
Taree clubs hailed for flood recovery efforts one year on
Two of Taree’s best-known clubs are being recognised for their extraordinary efforts during last year’s devastating floods, with both Club Taree and Taree Aquatic Club (Sailo’s) named finalists in the Emergency Response category of the prestigious ClubsNSW Clubs & Community Awards.