Construction will begin early next year on a $16.5 million upgrade to Lismore’s Browns Creek Pump Station, more than doubling its stormwater capacity.
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Posted inCamden Haven, Feature, Good News, Indigenous, Sport, Youth
Mid North Coast girls make football history in Dubbo
Nine girls from Birpai Country designed their own jerseys and are about to make Mid North Coast football history in Dubbo. Now their families need the community behind them.
Posted inBellingen, Good News, What's on
Bellingen weekend to bring MEAO veterans together for 25th anniversary
Veterans of Australia’s Middle East deployments are being invited to pack up the car and head to the Bellinger River this month, as the Bellinger River RSL Sub-Branch marks 25 years since Australia’s commitment to Afghanistan began.
Posted inFeature, Grafton, Legal, Lismore, Social issues and services
Former Grafton diocese registrar defrocked for a second time
Former Anglican Diocese of Grafton registrar and Clarence Valley councillor Patrick Comben AO has been deposed from Holy Orders for a second time over failure to properly manage claims of child sexual abuse.
Posted inArts, Feature, Indigenous, Lismore
Indigenous art award brings national finalists to Lismore
More than 40 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across Australia have been named as finalists in the 2026 Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award in Lismore.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Terragon
Body found in Terragon stock dip treated as suspicious
A body found in a stock dip at Terragon, 300 metres down an overgrown track, has police treating the death as suspicious. They still do not know who she is.
Posted inKempsey Shire, Local politics
Kempsey councillor’s “bashed” comment was real, investigator finds
An investigator says Kempsey councillor Noel Selby did post “pity he hadn’t bashed you” on Facebook, after he said it was posted without his consent. Now the council must decide what comes next.
Posted inDorrigo, Feature, Local festivals and shows
Dorrigo Show offers up chocolate cakes, cattle, cowboys and a dash across the arena
From rodeo riders and livestock to woodchops, motorbikes, a dog high jump and a men’s chocolate cake competition, the Dorrigo Show has something for everyone.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
78-year-old charged over alleged historical child sexual assaults on Mid North Coast
A 78-year-old man faces 21 charges over alleged historical child sexual assaults on the Mid North Coast.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour, Good News
Tiga Cross named Young Business Leader for the second year running
Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary managing director Tiga Cross has been named the 2026 Regional Young Business Leader and will now go on to represent the region at the NSW State Awards.