Residents and businesses across the North Coast are being encouraged to prepare their communication plans ahead of the higher-risk storm and emergency season.
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Posted inFeature, Nambucca Valley
Nominations open for 2027 Nambucca Valley Community Awards
Nambucca Valley residents are being encouraged to recognise local community champions, with nominations now open for the 2027 Community Awards.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Salvos call for community support as North Coast families face Christmas hardship
The Salvation Army is calling on residents to dig deep this Christmas, as rising living costs put further pressure on families already struggling to make ends meet.
Posted inFeature, Forster, Sport
Beach 5s set to bring two days of footy action to Forster
Forster Main Beach will be transformed into a beachside sporting arena next month as the Barrington Coast Beach 5s Championships return for two days of competition.
Posted inFeature, Flood, Kempsey
Kempsey pushes for dredging solution at Back Creek
Kempsey Shire Council is pushing for dredging to resume at Back Creek in South West Rocks, amid growing concerns over sand build-up, boating access and potential flood risks.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Kempsey
Woman charged over destruction of Kempsey Christmas tree
A 19-year-old woman will face court next month after allegedly setting fire to Kempsey’s community Christmas tree late last year.
Posted inAwareness Events, Domestic Violence, Kyogle Shire
Simone O’Brien brings her story of survival to Kyogle
Domestic violence survivor and international speaker Simone O’Brien will visit Kyogle next month for a series of free community events, including the official opening of the Salt: Bearing Witness exhibition at Roxy Gallery.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Business, Kingscliff
Kingscliff founder’s activewear goes from run to ocean
One sweaty Kingscliff run, one very tempting ocean, and an idea that took eight years. Danica Ainsworth is racing the Kingscliff Triathlon in her own Sweat to Swim gear.
Posted inEmergency management, Feature, Good News, Stroud
Stroud SES gets new $2.1m headquarters
Stroud SES volunteers have swapped their old Booral base for a $2.1 million headquarters three times the size, built for a patch that runs from Barrington Tops to Tea Gardens.
Posted inFeature, South West Rocks
Surfer dies after being rescued from water at Seal Rocks
A surfer believed to be in his 60s has died after being found unresponsive in the water at Seal Rocks on the NSW Mid North Coast.