Rainbow Beach at Bonny Hills played host to nearly 100 junior surfers over the weekend, with the Surf Reflections Junior Series delivering high-level competition and a tourism boost to the NSW Mid North Coast.
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Posted inArts, Coffs Harbour, What's on
Jetty Memorial Theatre’s cast call for comedy, Don Lane and Dolly
The City of Coffs Harbour’s renowned Jetty Memorial Theatre (JMT) has released a blockbuster 2026 program featuring an international comedy festival, a show biz tribute to the ‘lanky Yank’ Don Lane and Dolly Parton’s smash hit 9 to 5 musical.
Posted inFeature, Lifestyle, Small Business, Woolgoolga
Woolgoolga General Store to open in a bigger and better space
After the early success of Woolgoolga’s Finest General Store, a new and expanded shop will greet locals later this month.
Posted inFeature, Grafton, Health, Regional Development
Grafton hospital redevelopment hits early works milestone
The $263.8 million redevelopment of Grafton Base Hospital has progressed to early works, with changed traffic conditions now in place on Arthur Street to allow for the construction of a new pedestrian crossing.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Bellingen Shire, Feature, School News
Interim school bus services announced for Dorrigo students
Transport for NSW has announced alternative travel arrangements for students impacted by the Waterfall Way closure, with a phased introduction of minibus services beginning Monday, 9 February.
Posted inBallina, Feature, Local festivals and shows, What's on
Show ‘N’ Shine car show revs up in Ballina
For the third year running, Ballina will host the North Coast Show and Shine, a community motor show that celebrates some of the country’s finest classic cars, utes and motorbikes.
Posted inAgriculture, Hernani, What's on
Rethinking farming at Wilmot Field Day
Wilmot Field Day has become a fixture on the agricultural calendar for producers looking for practical insight, honest conversation and a deeper understanding of how farming systems are evolving.
Posted inByron Shire, Housing, Tweed Shire
North Coast rents continue to climb
The Byron and Tweed Shires have maintained their top spots as home to the most expensive rentals in regional NSW, with Byron Shire experiencing another 10.5 per cent increase to $1050 a week.
Posted inFantastic Feb 26, Health, Mental Health, North Coast Surrounds
Nurturing your gut, supporting your mind
Naturopath Olivia Nivison says small changes in diet, lifestyle, and mindset can make a huge difference to your gut and your mental wellbeing
Posted inClarence Valley, Roads and Infrastructure
Categorisation spat as Armidale Road continues to decline
Responsibility for maintaining Armidale Road has become the centre of a growing bureaucratic dispute, as closures on other key routes continue to push more traffic onto a road described as both dangerous and chronically underfunded.