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Posted inAccidents and road closures, Ballina, Feature, Kempsey, Port Macquarie
Two dead and one critical on North Coast roads in tragic 24 hours
Two people have been killed on North Coast roads in the space of a day, a teenage motorcyclist, and an elderly man losing their lives, while a young woman has been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition, in separate crashes stretching from Ballina to Port Macquarie.
Posted inFeature, Parenting and kids, Scotts Head, What's on
Dads to trade footy talk for French braids at Club Scotts
Learning to plait hair on a mannequin head isn’t your average Sunday arvo at the local club, but that’s exactly what a group of mid-north coast dads will do at Club Scotts this weekend.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Feature, Local News
Dung beetles cut methane emissions from cattle manure by 85 per cent, study finds
Dung beetles could play a bigger role in reducing the climate impact of Australia’s livestock industry, with new research finding they cut methane emissions from cattle manure by up to 85 per cent.
Posted inFeature, Kempsey
Motorcyclist dies after collision with utility at Kempsey
A 19-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash with a utility on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature, Rugby Union
New Rugby 7s competition to bring Clarence Valley schools together
Clarence Valley primary students will soon compete in a new Rugby 7s competition, creating opportunities to build friendships and community connections.
Posted inFeature, Nambucca Valley, Roads and Infrastructure
Six ageing bridges to be rebuilt across the Nambucca Valley, starting at Way Way
Six ageing timber bridges across the Nambucca Valley are about to be torn down and rebuilt. Work starts this week at Way Way, and one road faces a 10-week closure. Here’s what’s coming.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Youth
Backing the Future of NSW’s rural youth
People supporting young people in remote, rural and regional New South Wales can now apply for a one-off grant of up to $50,000 to deliver new youth-focused initiatives.
Posted inFeature, Roads and Infrastructure, Wingham
Roundabout works progress despite unexpected setbacks
Wingham residents are a step closer to safer and more reliable travel, with construction of the Isabella and Primrose streets roundabout continuing despite challenging conditions.
Posted inFeature, Forster
Pelican Boardwalk extension completed at Forster
The latest stage of Forster’s Pelican Boardwalk has opened, extending public access over Wallis Lake and adding new recreational and waterfront facilities.