Two people have been killed on North Coast roads in the space of a day, a teenage motorcyclist, and an elderly man losing their lives, while a young woman has been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition, in separate crashes stretching from Ballina to Port Macquarie.
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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 inBallina
Ballina plays host as regional leaders tackle the big issues facing the bush
State ministers, mayors and regional leaders descended on Ballina last week for a major regional meeting. From bridge duplications to the Big Prawn, see what delegates got to explore.
Posted inCasino, Feature, Grants and funding, Lennox Head, Tweed Heads
North Coast events receive NSW Government funding
Three North Coast events are among 56 regional festivals to receive NSW Government funding through the 2026–27 Regional Event Fund.
Posted inFeature, Lennox Head
Lennox Head Library to close temporarily for refurbishment
Lennox Head Library will close temporarily from Monday, July 6, to Tuesday, July 28, while refurbishment works are carried out.
Posted inBallina, Education, Feature, Youth
Young innovators pitch community-changing ideas to Ballina Council
Students from two Ballina schools pitched innovative community projects to councillors during Youth Week, tackling local challenges with creative solutions.
Posted inAlstonville, Good News, What's on
Quilts take centre stage at Alstonville’s Crawford House
A beloved annual tradition is back for its 12th year, and this time it’s bigger than ever, with the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society adding a fourth day to its popular Airing of the Quilts event at Crawford House Museum.
Posted inEnvironment, Feature, Lennox Head
Lennox Headland Tree Planting Day celebrates 21 years of community action
More than 1,800 volunteers have helped restore Lennox Headland over 21 years, planting 18,000 trees across eight hectares.
Posted inLennox Head, Local festivals and shows
Love Lennox Festival set to draw thousands for coastal celebration
Lennox Head will come alive on Saturday, June 13, as the Love Lennox Festival returns with a packed program of live music, family entertainment, community activities and a major focus on sustainability.
Posted inAlstonville
Major transformation under way for Alstonville Cultural Centre
Construction has started on the Alstonville Cultural Centre upgrade, transforming the ageing facility into a modern community hub.