Byron Shire Council will forgo aspirations of a light rail option between Mullumbimby and Byron Bay to speed up the completion of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
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Posted inLocal News, Public Transport
Regional rail fleet moves forward as State Government accelerates delivery after delays
New trains for NSW’s long-delayed Regional Rail Fleet are now arriving and being tested on lines serving the North Coast.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Push for safer Coffs Harbour streets in real-time
In a move designed to enhance community safety, City of Coffs Harbour proposes to give police live access to its closed-circuit television network.
Posted inAwards, Business, Port Macquarie
Regional Australia Bank named most recommended customer-owned bank
The Port Macquarie headquartered Regional Australia Bank has won an award based on customer recommendations.
Posted inEducation, Lennox Head
Construction begins on major Lennox Head Public School and preschool upgrade
Construction has begun on a new Lennox Head Public School campus, set to triple classroom capacity and open in 2027.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Energy
Coffs Harbour moves to secure cheaper power deal
Coffs Harbour will move swiftly to join other councils and lock-in a power supply deal that is set to deliver significant financial benefit.
Posted inKempsey Shire
Free weekend celebration marks 50 years of Werrikimbe National Park
A free weekend of guided walks, birdwatching and talks will mark the 50th anniversary of Werrikimbe National Park at Mooraback Cabin on March 14–15.
Posted inBellingen
Disaster Declaration for Waterfall Way
The Bellingen Shire has scored a Natural Disaster Declaration that will provide some relief to businesses in Dorrigo, Thora and Bellingen battered by the Waterfall Way closure.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Women
Dr Rebecca Tallis honoured as Coffs Harbour’s Local Woman of the Year
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.
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.