Thirty songs have been named finalists for the 2025 Environmental Music Prize, a $20,000 award that recognises Australian artists using music to connect audiences with nature and inspire climate action, including bushfire tribute “Up Armidale Road”
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Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, Recreation
NSW to tighten E-bike regulations amid safety concerns
The NSW Government is cutting the legal power limit for e-bikes and tightening regulations ahead of Christmas, as concerns grow over young riders using high-powered, unsafe devices.
Posted inLocal News, Volunteering
North Coast finalists bound for 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards
A group of outstanding volunteers from the North Coast region will travel to Sydney next month to represent their community at the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.
Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank are teaming up with The Salvation Army for the annual Toy Drive, collecting gifts for families doing it tough this festive season.
Posted inLocal News, Travel
Charging ahead with more options for EV Drivers on the North Coast
Electric vehicle drivers across the North Coast are set for a smoother ride, thanks to a $5.9 million funding injection to expand the state’s charging infrastructure.
Posted inAnimals, Kempsey, Sport
Call for Parliamentary Inquiry into GRNSW
Barwon MP Roy Butler is calling for a parliamentary inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW after a report recommended shutting down 15 country tracks, including Kempsey.
Posted inByron Shire, Entertainment, Parenting and kids
BAY VIBES set to bring the heat to Byron this summer
BAY FM is turning up the volume this summer with a special event at The Beach Hotel’s Shack venue, promising a vibrant mix of music, community, and fundraising.
Posted inClarence Valley, Education, Parenting and kids, Tourism
Funding secured for Clarence River Historical Society digitisation program
The Clarence River Historical Society has been awarded $12,000 to support a major digitisation project. Read more here.
Posted inKyogle, Parenting and kids, Tourism
Kyogle Gardens Caravan Park reopens after $1.8 million upgrade
The Kyogle Gardens Caravan Park is set to reopen tomorrow, 14 November, following a major $1.8 million redevelopment.
Posted inArts, Indigenous, North Coast Surrounds
First Nations voices take centre stage in Tamworth
A powerful celebration of First Nations music, art, and community, Yaama Guduu, Greetings Murray Cod will land in the heart of Tamworth from 28 to 30 November.