Lismore City Council has endorsed an expert-led planning framework outlining growth targets, with community consultation on the city’s long-term future starting May.
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Posted inBeaches and Surf, Local News
North Coast surf clubs secure share of $5.45m funding boost
North Coast and Mid North Coast surf clubs will upgrade facilities after securing funding under the NSW Government’s $5.45 million Surf Club Facility Program.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, What's on
Honouring “Women in Agriculture” at This Year’s Coffs Harbour Show
The much-loved Coffs Harbour Agricultural Show 2026 is set to return to the Coffs Harbour Showgrounds on May 1–2, promising a vibrant weekend that blends tradition, entertainment, and community spirit.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Sport
Coffs Harbour secures return of National Youth Championships
Coffs Harbour has secured a major boost to its events calendar, with the city confirmed to host the 2026 DoorDash National Youth Championships for a third consecutive year.
Posted inCrime, Taree
Taree man charged over alleged incident in shopping centre toilets
A Taree man has been charged over an alleged incident in a shopping centre’s women’s toilets. Read more here.
Posted inFeature, Local News, What's on
ANZAC Day 2026: North Coast service times
North Coast communities will gather this Saturday, April 25, for ANZAC Day services, with dawn commemorations, marches and ceremonies planned from Taree, Kempsey, Port Macquarie, through to the Coffs, Grafton, the Northern Rivers and Tweed.
Posted inCrime, Forster
Man charged after drugs, firearms and ammunition allegedly seized in Forster
A man has been charged after police allegedly seized drugs, firearms and ammunition during a property search on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
Coalition migration policy widely condemned as bad for regional Australia
The Coalition’s hardline migration policy is drawing fierce criticism, with warnings it ignores the proven success of regional settlement and risks hurting our communities that rely on it.
Posted inBellingen, What's on
River Sounds strikes the right chord in Bellingen
Set against the lush backdrop of the Mid North Coast hinterland, River Sounds has quickly carved out a reputation as one of regional New South Wales’ most beloved boutique festivals.
Posted inBallina, Grants and funding
Little Village Clothes Swap awarded first Resource Recovery Community Grant
Ballina Shire Council has awarded its first Resource Recovery Community Grant to Little Village Clothes Swap for reducing textile waste locally.