Bellingen Shire residents are being urged to nominate local community champions for the council’s 2027 Community Awards.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Sport
Touchdown in Coffs: Record field hits National Youth Championships
A record 131 teams have descended on Coffs Harbour for four days of competition at the National Youth Championships.
Posted inBallina, Grants and funding, What's on
Got a big event planned for Ballina Shire? $150,000 is up for grabs
Planning something big in Ballina Shire? Council has about $150,000 on the table for festivals and events, and the clock is ticking on applications.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure
From concrete jungle to leafy boulevard: Coffs Harbour’s old highway gets a makeover
Big shade trees, a 40km/h zone, and a bike lane to Park Beach Plaza. Here’s how Coffs Harbour’s old highway could look once the bypass takes the traffic away.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Landholders encouraged to report plague locust sightings
Landholders across NSW are being urged to report signs of Australian plague locusts as authorities monitor activity across the state.
Posted inCommunity development, Consultations and feedback, Lismore
Lismore gets its say on 70 hectares of flood buyback land
They were once family homes. Now 70 hectares of Lismore flood buyback land needs a new future, and it could become parks, playing fields, or commercial spaces. Here’s how to have your say.
Posted inArts, Byron Bay, Lifestyle
Byron Bay gears up for bumper long weekend of markets
Byron Bay will host two vibrant markets over the October long weekend, showcasing local food, music, makers and community spirit.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Crowdy Head
Crowdy Head first in line for self-launching shark drones as flags go up
A drone that launches, lands, and recharges itself is coming to Crowdy Head, as lifesavers warn this could be one of their toughest summers yet. Check out the video of the drone using AI to identify a shark.
Posted inBusiness, MidCoast
Mid North Coast businesses cautious on hiring despite confidence lift
Mid North Coast businesses remain cautious about hiring, with rising labour costs putting particular pressure on the region’s hospitality and retail sectors.
Posted inAgriculture, Lismore
Lismore workshop to help farmers strengthen business resilience
Lismore farmers can access practical financial planning support at a Farm Business Resilience Program workshop on September 29.