Coffs Harbour is set to lean into its most famous icon in a big way next month, with locals invited to head to Jetty Beach and help create what could become the world’s largest human banana formation.
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Posted inCasino
Casino Greyhound Club marks 90 years with Friday celebrations
Casino Greyhound Club will celebrate its 90th anniversary on Friday, marking decades of racing history in the Northern Rivers region.
Posted inByron Bay
Hero officer rescues three surfers in dramatic Byron Bay incident
A police officer has rescued three surfers, including an unconscious man, in heavy surf off Byron Bay, with all expected to recover.
Posted inMurwillumbah
Homes snapped up for as little as $100 at Murwillumbah flood buyback auction
Dozens attend latest Northern Rivers sale as buyers eye relocation and tourism opportunities.
Posted inEducation, Kempsey
North Coast schools recognised for lifting HSC results
Five public high schools across the NSW North Coast and Mid North Coast have been named among the state’s most improved for HSC results.
Posted inLismore
More space unlocked for Lismore Showground after flood buybacks
The Lismore Showground will gain new parking and event space after the NSW Government moved to repurpose nearby flood-affected properties.
Posted inBusiness, Lennox Head
Epiq Marketplace expansion delivers new services and jobs for Lennox Head community
A new retail and commercial building has opened at Epiq Marketplace in Lennox Head, expanding services for the region’s growing community.
Posted inEducation, Health, Local News
Hospital trial aims to prevent delirium in older patients
An older adult admitted to hospital with a urinary tract infection suddenly becomes fearful, irritable, and fails to recognise their lifelong spouse. Their confusion and distress alarm loved ones and concern hospital staff. While this scenario may look like – and is often mistaken for – dementia, it may in fact be delirium, one of […]
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 inHealth, Local News
Latest ADHD reforms to take more pressure off paediatricians
Hundreds of NSW GPs will soon train to diagnose ADHD under the next phase of the state government’s reforms.