New fishing platforms, a crackdown on dodgy licence sellers and a new peak body: the state government has unveiled a suite of wins for NSW’s one million recreational fishers.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Roads and Infrastructure
Coffs Harbour’s road network gets one framework
Coffs Harbour’s road network is longer than the drive to Brisbane, and council just gave it a $4.2m reclassification and a brand new framework.
Posted inAwards, Ballina Shire
Know a Ballina hero? Now’s your chance to say so
Ballina’s Australia Day Award nominations are open. Know a local hero who deserves the spotlight? Nominations close 19 October
Posted inMurwillumbah, NSW Politics, Regional Development
South Murwillumbah locals get say on flood buyback land’s future
South Murwillumbah’s flood buyback land could become parks, trails or wetlands. Locals get their say from this September, with pop-ups, workshops and an online survey.
Posted inEmergency management, New England
Hazard reduction burn in Guy Fawkes River National Park
A 2,000 hectare hazard reduction burn is planned for Guy Fawkes River National Park this week. Here’s what locals need to know about closures and smoke.
Posted inBusiness, Nambucca Valley, Regional Development
Nambucca Valley launches investment prospectus to court new business
Nambucca Valley Council has launched an Investment Prospectus designed to showcase the region’s strengths and attract new business and investment to the area.
Posted inObituary
Australian boxing great Tony Mundine dead at 75
Born in Baryulgil, near Grafton, Tony Mundine was the first Australian to fight in four different weight divisions. He has died following a heart attack, aged 75.
Posted inForster, Local festivals and shows
Forster locals invited to open up for new festival project
A free camera, six weeks, and your story on the big screen. Forster locals are being invited to open up for a brand new MidCoast Festival of Stories project.
Posted inByron Bay, Feature, Tourism, Wellness
Wellness village to take over Byron Bay as new festival unveils its full line-up
Live music, yoga, sound healers, breathwork, and more. Byron Bay’s first ever wellness festival has dropped its full line-up, and tickets are moving.
Posted inArts, Consultations and feedback, Feature, Good News, Grafton
Curtain set to rise again for South Grafton’s beloved Pelican Playhouse
South Grafton’s beloved Pelican Playhouse is coming back from the floods bigger, brighter and more resilient than ever.