Australia’s youth mental health crisis is deepening, with new AIHW data showing rising illness rates and growing pressure on services.
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Posted inFeature, Local News
Funding available for community events at the 2027 NSW Seniors Festival
Community organisations and councils across the Myall Lakes are being encouraged to apply for funding to deliver local events as part of the 2027 NSW Seniors Festival.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Australians urged not to rush 2026 tax returns amid scam warning
CPA Australia is urging Australians to delay lodging their 2026 tax returns until ATO data is complete and remain alert to scams.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
Disease doesn’t wait for slow and inefficient bureaucracy, says CropLife
CropLife Australia says APVMA delays leave farmers without timely crop protection products amid rising biosecurity risks nationwide today.
Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, Harrington, Tweed Heads
North Coast Crown reserves share in statewide $12.45 million funding boost
Tweed Heads and Harrington Crown reserves will share in $1.06 million to improve public spaces and protect coastal environments.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Local News, Petitions
More than 5,000 back call for tougher laws on illegal dirt bikes and e-scooters
The “Back the Blue — Not the Bike” petition argues that current laws leave police with limited options to stop riders of stolen, unregistered and uninsured vehicles who flee from officers and endanger the public.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Nutrien and FRRR launch $250,000 grants program for rural communities
Nutrien and FRRR have launched a $250,000 grants program, offering up to $5,000 to support rural and regional community projects nationwide.
Posted inBallina, Crime, Feature
Man charged after alleged courthouse window smashing in Ballina
A 29-year-old man faces court after allegedly smashing 12 windows at a Ballina courthouse and nearby business overnight.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Ocean Shores, Woolgoolga
Two northern NSW men charged over online threats within 24 hours
Two locals have been charged within a day of each other over separate online threats, one over posts targeting a federal MP, the other over alleged terrorism advocacy, weapons and ammunition.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
From timber tales to twisting thrillers: top authors to appear at Yarrila Place
Insights into the Coffs Coast timber industry and a conversation with one of Australia’s leading thriller writers will headline two author events at Yarrila Place next month.