Dr Rebecca Tallis has been named the Coffs Harbour Electorate’s 2026 Local Woman of the Year, recognised for her work improving health care for women and children in the region.
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Posted inBusiness, Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Murwillumbah, Sawtell
North Coast towns share in $2m boost for regional night-time economy
North Coast towns will be among the beneficiaries of a new NSW Government pilot aimed at strengthening regional night-time economies, with business groups in Murwillumbah, Lennox Head, Sawtell and Byron Bay selected to receive support.
Posted inHealth, Lismore
More North Coast measles alerts as outbreak expands
A new measles exposure alert has been issued for Lismore Base Hospital as health authorities warn the North Coast outbreak is expanding and urge residents to check their vaccinations.
Posted inHousing, Lismore
Flood buyback auctions return with a bang in Lismore
Ten flood buyback homes have sold for between $5000 and $42,000 at a packed Lismore auction, attracting buyers from across Australia.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Sport
The Big Show lands in Coffs for 14th straight year
A flagship of the national touch football calendar, The Championships, is underway in Coffs Harbour this week – the 14th consecutive year the event has been held in the city.
Posted inLismore, Recreation
Lismore ready for Samson Fitness Challenge
More than 550 competitors will take on the Samson Fitness Challenge in Lismore this weekend, raising funds for sick children through Our Kids.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Coffs delivers: Playgrounds up, processing times down
Coffs Harbour has cut development assessment times and delivered key upgrades, according to its latest quarterly report.
Posted inHealth, Kyogle
A Kyogle line dance social is changing lives together with Stroke Foundation Australia
Line dancers from Lismore, Casino, Coraki, Brisbane, and as far afield as Tasmania and New Zealand will shuffle step it to Kyogle on Saturday 16 March to be part of a community-run Stroke Foundation Fundraiser.
Posted inByron Bay, Entertainment
Homegrown chart-toppers join international acts as Bluesfest returns
Bluesfest returns to Byron Bay this Easter, bringing local favourites and international stars to the North Coast.
Posted inEntertainment, Lismore
Groovin The Moo tickets on sale
Groovin The Moo has gone on sale ahead of its return to Lismore this May, with organisers confirming camping and shuttle options for the all-ages event at Oakes Oval.