About $670,000 in container refunds was going to waste in Lismore. Now 20 new Return and Earn baskets on public bins in Lismore and Nimbin aim to put that cash back in locals’ pockets.
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Posted inBellingen Shire, New England, Roads and Infrastructure
Waterfall Way roadworks to slow drivers until 8 November
Planning a trip along Waterfall Way before 8 November? Slope repairs, culvert works, and a landslip fix could add 10 minutes at a time. Here is what is on, and the detour options.
Posted inFeature, Forster, Travel
Caravan hire comes to national parks
No caravan, no tent, no worries. Hire one and set up camp at 16 NSW national park campgrounds, with bookings opening in November. Tent hire is already back at The Basin.
Posted inFeature, Goonellabah, Lifestyle
Free fitness and wellness open day coming to Goonellabah
Goonellabah residents can explore new fitness activities for free at GSAC’s Fitness and Wellness Open Day on 31 October.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Fingal Head
Two lives lost in separate North Coast crashes
Two families are grieving after separate crashes on the North Coast. One driver died at the scene at Fingal Head. A woman died in hospital more than two weeks after a crash at Herons Creek.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, MidCoast
Farm inspections aim to protect workers and honest businesses on Mid North Coast
A crackdown on Mid North Coast berry farms aims to protect local jobs, stop worker exploitation and ensure honest businesses aren’t disadvantaged.
Posted inFeature, Lifestyle, MidCoast
More than $11 million invested in MidCoast parks and outdoor spaces
More than $11 million has been invested in parks, playgrounds and outdoor recreation facilities across the MidCoast over the past three years, delivering major upgrades to community spaces.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour, Indigenous
Coffs Harbour adopts its first Aboriginal strategy
Coffs Harbour’s streets and buildings could soon carry Aboriginal names. The city’s first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy has 38 actions, and the Mayor says it is “more than just a document”.
Posted inFeature, Health, Lismore
New flood-resilient Aboriginal health hub opens in Lismore
After the 2022 floods wrecked its services, Lismore’s Rekindling the Spirit has a $4.4 million flood-resilient home. Its CEO says it took more than 35 years of fighting for a dedicated health service.
Posted inBangalow, Feature, Local festivals and shows
Bangalow Show celebrates 125 years of country tradition
The Bangalow Show will celebrate its 125th show on Friday, 13 November and Saturday, 14 November at the Bangalow Showgrounds on Market Street.