Recent rainfall won’t stop the Washpool World Heritage Trails running event celebrating its 15th year this weekend.
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Posted inAgriculture, Coffs Harbour
Farmers, greenies divided over ‘dirty’ bounty deal
The premier has thrown his weight behind paying bounty hunters to reduce feral cats, goats and pigs, but it has come with scrutiny.
Posted inCommunity development, Flood, Lismore, North Coast Surrounds
Community to help shape future use of Lismore buyback land
More than 500 flood-affected blocks in Lismore will be transformed under a new planning partnership between the NSW Government and Lismore City Council, giving locals the chance to help shape how buyback land will be used in the future.
Posted inBallina Shire, Beaches and Surf, Coffs Harbour, Community development, Environment, Local News
North Coast beaches ready as patrol season begins
North Coast surf lifesavers are back on patrol as the red and yellow flags go up this weekend, marking the start of the 2025–26 Surf Life Saving season and a renewed focus on water safety across regional beaches.
Posted inLocal News, Tourism
Visitor spending hits record high in NSW
NSW has reaffirmed its status as Australia’s top visitor economy, with record $55.9 billion spending, strong growth across regional areas including New England North West and the North Coast, and record international arrivals.
Posted inLocal News, News
Its time to roll up your sleeve and give blood
Tamworth Regional Council launched the Local Government Blood Drive yesterday, with the aim of getting five times as many donations.
Posted inAwards, Local News, News, What's on
Scholarships boost community transport in NSW
Jo-Ann Fletcher from Tablelands Community Transport in Uralla has won one of eight industry scholarships that have been awarded to the community transport sector.
Posted inHealth, Local News, News
Rural Mothers Receive Postnatal Support Via PHN’s Innovative Virtual Psychologist Pilot
Rural mothers in Narrabri, Gunnedah, and Moree to receive crucial postnatal mental health support through a new pilot program.
Posted inLocal News, News, Sport
Greyhound Racing NSW To Introduce Additional Country Class Meetings
Greyhound Racing NSW has announced that a minimum of 56 new race meetings for Country Class greyhounds will be added to the racing calendar.
Posted inLocal News, News
Bonza suspends all flights, ‘working’ on future
People looking to board a Bonza flight this morning were greeted with signs saying their journey had been cancelled.