MidCoast Council is inviting locals to help shape decision-making on flood management and the region’s arts and creative industries.
Lifestyle
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Local festivals and shows, Port Macquarie, Youth
Ride the Wave festival underway
The Ride the Wave Festival is underway in Port Macquarie, with the professional surf competition set to hit the water tomorrow as part of five days of surf, skate and music
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Energy, Money, Travel
Push for free public transport this Easter as fuel prices reshape travel
The NSW Opposition is calling for free public transport over the Easter long weekend, as new data shows rising fuel prices are already changing how Australians plan their holidays.
Posted inEntertainment, Lismore
Local story tells how anxiety is a bitch
A Northern Rivers nurse has turned a decade-long writing journey into a candid debut memoir, offering a deeply personal look at motherhood, mental health and the pressure to “hold it all together”.
Posted inBallina, Lennox Head, Parenting and kids
Free bike workshops for Ballina and Lennox Head riders
Ballina Shire residents will have the chance to get their bikes checked and brush up on safety skills when free council-run workshops roll in this April.
Posted inAnimals, Education, Lismore
New Southern Cross University veterinary facilities to strengthen Northern Rivers workforce pipeline
Southern Cross University has unveiled new veterinary training facilities in the Northern Rivers to help address regional vet shortages
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Recreation
Roadmap for a more walkable, rideable Coffs Harbour
Steps to make it easier for people to move around Coffs Harbour under their own steam are outlined in a comprehensive new 10-year plan.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Recreation
Coffs Harbour runners lead charge at Washpool World Heritage Trails
Coffs Harbour runners will feature strongly when the Washpool World Heritage Trails returns to Washpool National Park next weekend.
Posted inByron Bay, Entertainment
Bluesfest cancellation hits Byron Bay community after 36-year run
The cancellation of Bluesfest 2026 ends a 36-year run for one of Australia’s most iconic music festivals, dealing a blow to the Byron Bay community, local tourism and the live music sector.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Parenting and kids
Playtime levels up at Park Beach with $1m fun zone
Work on a million-dollar ‘destination’ playground at Park Beach is expected to get underway this financial year after City of Coffs Harbour identified a preferred tenderer.