A break-in at a well-loved Taree bakery cost it its morning trade, and led police to a stash of methamphetamine and stolen goods, with a teenage boy and a 54-year-old woman now facing separate charges.
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Posted inGood News, Roads and Infrastructure, Whian Whian
Simes Bridge reopens, reconnecting flood-hit Whian Whian
Cut off since the 2022 floods, Whian Whian’s only road link is finally rebuilt and reopened, with a $3.6 million upgrade designed to withstand the next big flood.
Posted inCrime, Domestic Violence, Port Macquarie
Teenage girl charged after elderly woman stabbed at Port Macquarie
A 72-year-old woman airlifted to hospital after an alleged stabbing at her Port Macquarie home, with a 15-year-old girl now facing court.
Posted inIndigenous, Local News, Sport
Funding to prevent violence through Aboriginal sport
Aboriginal-led organisations can apply for new funding to tackle domestic, family and sexual violence through community sport programs.
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
North Coast rail shutdown targets delays and reliability
A major maintenance blitz will shut the North Coast rail line for almost two days, with more than 250 workers deployed across 43 sites to tackle delays and improve reliability.
Posted inMullumbimby, Roads and Infrastructure
Federation Bridge night works to bring traffic changes
Motorists can expect changed traffic conditions on Federation Bridge at Mullumbimby during essential maintenance work from Monday, 17 August.
Posted inLismore
Nominations open for Lismore Walk of Honour
Lismore residents are being invited to nominate outstanding community members for recognition on the city’s proposed Walk of Honour.
Posted inCrime, Tweed Heads
Carer charged over alleged $140,000 bank card transactions in Tweed Heads
A Tweed Heads carer has been charged after police uncovered more than $140,000 in alleged unauthorised transactions involving an elderly man.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Save water, save money with Coffs Harbour’s ShowerStar deal
Coffs Harbour residents can save water and cut household costs with a discounted device designed to encourage shorter showers.
Posted inArts, Local festivals and shows, Nimbin
Poets converge on Nimbin for 23rd World Cup
Thirty-two poets from as far afield as Tasmania, Western Australia and Queensland will descend on Nimbin this weekend for the 23rd Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup, with heats kicking off at the Nimbin School of Arts from 9.30 am on Saturday, 5 September.