The boardwalks are back, and there’s a new live-stream camera on the flying-fox colony. Wingham Brush has fully reopened after the May 2025 floods.
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Casino Truck Show crowned best in NSW, with a second State title in sight
Casino’s big rigs have rolled all the way to the top of the State, and they might not be done yet.
Posted inAnimals, Good News, Port Macquarie-Hastings
Thrumster garage sale to help rescue pup Frankie walk without pain
Frankie the Labrador had never been inside a house until a few months ago. Now, at just 11 months old, he has a brand new hip, and a Thrumster street is rallying to help pay for his second.
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SBM26: Better health, getting the job done and traditional know-how
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three New England businesses making a practical difference in their communities: an Inverell physiotherapy practice bringing personalised healthcare closer to home, an Armidale excavation business tackling the smaller jobs others may overlook, and a traditional chimney sweep offering experienced service and free advice to help keep local homes safe and warm.
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SBM26: Road-ready support, inclusive opportunities and a helping hand
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three businesses and organisations making life easier for their communities: a Tamworth towing and caravan specialist offering personal service from purchase to repairs, an Inverell not-for-profit creating opportunities and independence for people with disability, and a Coffs Coast family business helping households and businesses clear clutter, move furniture and tackle big clean-ups.
Posted inEmergency management, Good News, Stroud
Stroud SES gets new $2.1m headquarters
Stroud SES volunteers have swapped their old Booral base for a $2.1 million headquarters three times the size, built for a patch that runs from Barrington Tops to Tea Gardens.
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SBM26: Made on the land, personal style and smarter sales
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three businesses bringing purpose and personal service to their work: an Emmaville family enterprise combining handcrafted tallow and beeswax products with goat farming, a South West Rocks boutique helping women find fashion they feel good in, and a Mid North Coast business consultant bringing big-company sales expertise to local businesses looking to grow.
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SBM26: Rustic style, craft beer and finance made simpler
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three businesses with very different ways of making a difference: a bush camping escape offering granite landscapes and country hospitality, a children’s clothing brand inspired by life on the farm, and a counselling practice helping young people and families find support that works for them.
Posted inGood News, Grants and funding, Health, Lismore, Lismore
Lismore researchers land Gates Foundation cash to cut cost of omega-3
Microscopic organisms nicknamed “throstys” could make omega-3 supplements half the price for pregnant women worldwide, thanks to a first-ever Gates Foundation grant for Southern Cross University.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Promotion, Small Business, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Handmade treasures, personalised support and creative inspiration
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three organisations making a difference through creativity and connection: an Armidale shop bringing together unique creations from independent makers, a Coffs Harbour disability support provider focused on individual needs and genuine relationships, and a volunteer-run Forster gallery offering exhibitions, workshops and opportunities for everyone to explore their creativity.