Design work on a replacement for The Bight Bridge at Wingham will soon begin after the project was deemed eligible for early funding from the NSW Reconstruction Authority
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Posted inFeature, Port Macquarie
Police appeal after Port Macquarie business damaged in late-night attack
Police are appealing for information after a Port Macquarie business was damaged during a late-night incident last month.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Recreation
Coffs Harbour runners lead charge at Washpool World Heritage Trails
Coffs Harbour runners will feature strongly when the Washpool World Heritage Trails returns to Washpool National Park next weekend.
Posted inByron Bay, Entertainment, Feature
Bluesfest cancellation hits Byron Bay community after 36-year run
The cancellation of Bluesfest 2026 ends a 36-year run for one of Australia’s most iconic music festivals, dealing a blow to the Byron Bay community, local tourism and the live music sector.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
Man dies after being pulled from water near Coffs Harbour
A 36-year-old man has died after being pulled from the water at Emerald Beach near Coffs Harbour. Read more here.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour, Feature
Coffs Coast seniors recognised for community service
Several long-serving community volunteers have been recognised for their dedication and leadership as part of the 2026 NSW Seniors Festival Local Senior of the Year Awards.
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Local News
Fuel crisis sparks animal welfare warnings as Bowen finally acts
Animal welfare concerns are mounting across regional Australia as the federal government finally moved to ease fuel supply pressures that farmers say are threatening livestock transport, planting and the daily operation of rural industries.
Posted inBallina, Feature
New Ballina community centre to boost child protection and family support services
Ballina families will gain improved access to child protection and family support services with the opening of a new $3 million Community Service Centre.
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.