It’s an especially sweet time at The Super Strawberry, and locals are invited to come along and savour it.
North Coast Surrounds
Posted inArts, North Coast Surrounds, Tourism
Nundle Rocks returns in 2026 with a stellar line-up
This January, the picturesque village of Nundle is once again set to host Nundle Rocks, a three-day celebration of alternative country, folk and roots music.
Posted inEmergency management, North Coast Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure
Push for better roads to curb regional road toll
Investing in improved regional roads, not slowing down heavy vehicles. is the key to reducing the rising regional road toll, NSW Farmers has told a state parliamentary inquiry.
Posted inBusiness, Money, North Coast Surrounds
Westpac admits dropping the ball on regional customers
Westpac is promising to better support its regional bank brands after losing customers because of overpriced mortgage products for home owners.
Posted inLifestyle, New England, North Coast Surrounds
Support local this Christmas with a Seasons of New England hamper
This Christmas, skip the shopping centre chaos and give a gift that’s packed with local flavour, heart, and a personal delivery from the New England to your door.
Posted inEnergy, North Coast Surrounds, Regional Development
Clean Energy Council fails to consult with farmer groups on decommissioning model
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has unveiled a national model for decommissioning large scale renewable energy projects, but it appears the industry body did not consult any farmer groups while developing the proposal it says is designed to “protect farmers”.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, North Coast Surrounds
Walcha Coffee takes out top honours at State Business Awards
Walcha Coffee has been crowned the 2025 Business of the Year at the Business NSW State Business Awards, adding to its win for Outstanding Micro Business in a night of major recognition for business excellence in the New England North West region.
Posted inEducation, North Coast Surrounds, Politics
Williamson backs community preschools in fight for fair pay
Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has joined educators in a state-wide push for pay parity, calling on the NSW Government to deliver fair funding for community-based preschools and address what he says is a “crisis” in the sector.
Posted inEnvironment, North Coast Surrounds, Politics
Nationals say koala park plan will hit North Coast industries hard
The NSW Nationals say the Minns Labor Government has failed to protect North Coast workers and industries affected by the creation of the Great Koala National Park.
Posted inFlood, Housing, Lismore, North Coast Surrounds
Lismore buyback home auctions ramp up across the Northern Rivers
Another 42 homes will go under the hammer by Christmas as part of the Resilient Homes Program, with the Minns Labor Government aiming to expand buyback auctions and give Northern Rivers families affordable housing opportunities.