A hat draw gone wrong, a mayor who resigned, a general manager sacked, and now Peter Johnstone is back in the chair. But is the Clarence Valley’s mayoral mess really over?
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Posted inEntertainment, Lismore, Local festivals and shows
Hollywood stars and gospel rockers coming to BBFF
Willem Dafoe, Olivia Colman, and the Beastie Boys are coming to Lismore, and one band is turning up in person. Here is what is screening at the newly reopened cinemas.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Roads and Infrastructure
Heavy traffic conditions around Pacific Highway crash in Coffs
Big delays to traffic following a two car crash that has also brought down a power pole. Here’s the details.
Posted inMurwillumbah, News
Man dies, woman seriously injured in crash at Zara
A man in his 80s has died and a woman is in hospital after a crash on Zara Road, west of Murwillumbah. Police are appealing for dash cam footage.
Posted inAwards, Bellingen
Bellingen back in the running for Tidy Towns glory
Just two years after cleaning up at the Tidy Towns awards, Bellingen is back in the hunt, this time chasing the top prize and the right to host in 2027.
Posted inBallina, Health
Red Alert for blue-green algae at Lake Ainsworth
Ballina Shire Council has issued a Red Alert for potentially toxic blue-green algae at Lake Ainsworth. Here is what you need to know before swimming or fishing.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Local authors invited to inaugural Coffs Coast showcase
Local authors are being invited to take part in the inaugural Coffs Coast Authors’ Showcase, set to be held in November.
Posted inMidCoast
Crowdy Head Boat Harbour upgrade complete
Boaties on the Mid North Coast have access to improved maritime facilities following the completion of the $10.5 million Crowdy Head Boat Harbour upgrade.
Posted inArts, Bellingen Shire, Local festivals and shows
Dorrigo festival brings international and Australian artists to town
Dorrigo is about to come alive when the town’s folk and bluegrass festival brings musicians and music lovers together for its 24th festival from October 23 to 25.
Posted inBallina, Byron Shire, Health
Measles alert for Byron, Ballina and Pottsville
A measles case has been confirmed across Byron Shire, Ballina and Pottsville, with health authorities urging anyone who visited a string of local hotspots over the past fortnight to watch for symptoms.