A man and a woman have been charged after police stopped an allegedly stolen vehicle in Ballina last night.
Local News
Posted inBeaches and Surf, North Coast Surrounds
NSW’s waves could be recognised as visitor economy infrastructure, new paper says
A new paper calls for NSW North Coast surf clubs, waves and beaches to be recognised as vital visitor economy infrastructure.
Posted inEducation, Northern Rivers
Northern Rivers locals benefit from free TAFE tax support
Northern Rivers residents and businesses are benefiting from free tax support and training initiatives aimed at building the region’s skilled workforce.
Posted inBusiness, Housing, NSW Politics, Port Macquarie
Building blitz nets 21 fines across Port Macquarie sites
More than 120 building sites across Port Macquarie, Forster and Nelson Bay were put under the microscope last month, with inspectors handing out $14,850 in fines.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farm leaders tackle agriculture’s biggest challenges at NFF summit
Agriculture leaders gathered in Canberra to tackle global uncertainty, food security and growing competition for the nation’s agricultural land.
Posted inFundraiser, Good News, Lismore
Local reader’s book habit is sheltering families worldwide
A Lismore-area book lover has found an unlikely way to shelter earthquake and flood survivors around the world: reading. Find out how one book club is changing lives.
Posted inByron Bay, Environment, Grants and funding, Tweed Heads
$1 million boost for North Coast bushland recovery
From Byron’s hinterland to the Tweed Coast, three local groups have landed a share of $1 million to repair bushland and protect threatened species from disaster.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, MidCoast
Scarecrows set to take over Comboyne for month-long festival
Comboyne’s population is about to swell, at least in scarecrow form, with the first-ever Comboyne Scarecrow Festival set to run from Saturday, 12 September to Sunday, 11 October.
Posted inAgriculture, Coffs Harbour, Environment, Water
Cucumber growers warned after pesticides found in Coffs waterways
Quarterly testing of 20 priority waterways since mid-2025 found pesticides in every sampling round at several sites in the Willis Creek and Hearnes Lake catchments.
Posted inCasino
Casino seniors ready to ramble on
Older Casino residents are being encouraged to get active and make new social connections through a free community walking group launching this month.