Ballina families will gain improved access to child protection and family support services with the opening of a new $3 million Community Service Centre.
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Posted inYamba
More than 400 Elders gather in Yamba for 24th Aboriginal Elders Olympics
Hundreds of Aboriginal Elders from across NSW have gathered to compete in the 24th annual Aboriginal Elders Olympics on Yaegl Country in Yamba.
Posted inYamba
Investigation underway after fatal boating incident near Yamba
Two people have died after a boat capsized crossing the Yamba bar on the NSW north coast early Thursday.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Harrington
Government still in denial on fuel supply issues
One retailer has increased its prices over a three dollars a litre, while others have run out, and the government insists there is no fuel supply issue.
Posted inForster, Taree
Myall Lakes seniors’ concerts raise funds for local charities
The Myall Lakes Seniors Concerts has raised more than $2600 for local charities, following four performances in Forster and Taree.
Posted inMaclean, What's on
World-class piping talent to feature at 121st Maclean Highland Gathering
Celebrating its 121st year, the Maclean Highland Gathering 2026 will welcome internationally celebrated solo piper Willie McCallum for the first time when it opens its doors this coming Easter.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Parenting and kids
Playtime levels up at Park Beach with $1m fun zone
Work on a million-dollar ‘destination’ playground at Park Beach is expected to get underway this financial year after City of Coffs Harbour identified a preferred tenderer.
Posted inCrime, Grafton, Lanitza
Shots fired at police during pursuit near Grafton
A woman has been refused bail after allegedly firing a pistol at police out the window of her car during a dramatic 20km pursuit south of Grafton overnight.
Posted inLismore, Sport and fitness events, Youth
Rumble on the River skateboard spectacle in Lismore
Australia’s top skateboarders are set to converge on Lismore next month for Rumble on the River, a four-day competition that will showcase elite talent at the city’s newly opened skate park.
Posted inGrafton, What's on
Grafton men invited to pull up a chair at new Men’s Table gathering
Local men looking for meaningful connections and supportive friendships are being encouraged to pull up a chair at Grafton’s first Men’s Table Entrée Night later this month.