More than one in four Clarence Valley GPs are over 65, and the valley has one of the highest rates of non-urgent emergency visits in NSW. Now a $2.3 million program is trying to fix it.
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Posted inEmergency management, MidCoast
Newest SES recruit on trial on Mid North Coast
The NSW SES is putting its newest recruit through its paces, trialling an amphibious vehicle on the flood-prone Mid North Coast.
Posted inBellingen Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
Waterfall Way roadworks bring delays between Raleigh and Armidale
Residents, commuters and businesses relying on Waterfall Way are being urged to allow extra travel time as multiple roadworks continue between Raleigh and Armidale.
Posted inCommunity development, Grants and funding, Lismore, Local News
Lismore factory to become flood-resilient creative hub in $12.4m funding splash
From a Lismore factory turned creative hub to a new Tweed grandstand and a koala conservation centre, 38 North Coast projects have just shared in $12.4 million. Is your club on the list?
Posted inPort Macquarie, Sport
More than 200 Port Macquarie tradies turn out for 4:01 Club wellbeing run
More than 200 Port Macquarie tradies have joined a community run encouraging workers to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing.
Posted inAwards, Bellingen
Bellingen’s Brooke Roberts named RFBI Mentor of the Year
Bellingen’s Brooke Roberts has been recognised for her dedication to supporting colleagues, winning RFBI’s 2026 Mentor of the Year Award.
Posted inBallina Shire, Grants and funding, Regional Development, Tweed Shire
Tweed and Ballina smash approval waits to unlock infrastructure cash
Knocked back last year, now back in the money. Tweed and Ballina councils have slashed nearly two months off their approval waits, and it could be worth up to $3 million each.
Posted inCrime, Grafton
Man arrested as police investigate two deaths north of Grafton
A 32-year-old man has been arrested as homicide detectives investigate two men found dead at a property north of Grafton.
Posted inLocal News, Small Business Month 2026
Doubling the fun for Small Business Month in 2026
Small Business Month starts on Thursday, 1 October, and this year there’s even more to celebrate across the New England and North Coast. Register your business now!
Posted inGood News, Health, Lismore, Parenting and kids
Lismore’s tiniest babies to get donated breast milk closer to home
Until now, it was only for the sickest newborns in intensive care. Now premature babies in Lismore can get donated breast milk closer to home, and one mum says every family deserves it.