The Albanese Government has committed $3.8 million to replace two timber bridges on Summervilles Road with concrete structures, addressing key pinch points on the current Waterfall Way detour.
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Posted inEmergency management, Flood, Lismore
Lismore four years on: still much to do
Four years after the record‑breaking flood that devastated Lismore in February 2022, the Northern Rivers community is today marking an anniversary many hoped would look very different.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Proposed rates recovery to support Coffs CBD reset
Coffs Harbour Council will recover about $700,000 in deferred CBD business rates to fund city centre promotions. Read more here.
Posted inBusiness, Local News
Grants to back community-led digital initiatives in rural Australia
Rural and regional community groups can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to strengthen digital inclusion and resilience under Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Roads and Infrastructure
Waterfall way landslip cuts out Armidale to Coffs Harbour bus service
Dorrigo Transit has cancelled its Armidale to Coffs Harbour bus service due to safety concerns and rising costs associated with the Waterfall Way closure detour.
Posted inHousing, Lismore
$1 Auctions return to the Northern Rivers
The NSW Government will revive its flood buyback auctions in March 2026, with bids starting at $1. Read more here.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
NSW energy prices rise 20 per cent despite fall in wholesale costs, Minister says
Retail electricity prices in NSW have risen by 20 per cent despite a sharp fall in wholesale power costs, prompting fresh political debate over the State Government’s renewable energy rollout.
Posted inLifestyle, Local News, What's on
Seniors Week 2026: the North Coast celebrates “Live Life in Colour”
Across the North Coast, communities will celebrate the 2026 NSW Seniors Festival from 2–15 March, embracing this year’s vibrant theme, “Live Life in Colour.”
Posted inHousing, Tweed Heads
Tweed Shire Council takes housing crisis head-on with multi-front strategy
Tweed Shire Council has unveiled a three-pronged push to address the region’s worsening housing crisis. Read more here.
Posted inBallina, Local festivals and shows
Splash out at Ballina Duck Fest
1000 yellow ducks will grace the Richmond River in Ballina for a race to glory as part of the annual Ballina Duck Fest community celebration on Sunday, 8 March.