Kempsey residents will gain expanded access to culturally safe, community-based mental health support through two new local care initiatives.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Entertainment
Books, brains and big personalities to hit screens at Yarrila Place
Coffs Harbour will host live-streamed sessions from the Sydney Writers’ Festival at Yarrila Place from 21–24 May.
Posted inGood News, Kempsey
Lost World War I Medal returns home to Kempsey after remarkable discovery
A World War I medal belonging to a Mid North Coast soldier has finally been returned to his family after a remarkable chain of events that began with a chance discovery in a Coffs Harbour garden.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farmer confidence plummets amid cost crisis
Farmer confidence has collapsed as soaring fuel and fertiliser costs force producers to cut production and rethink future operations.
Posted inMoney
‘Class war’ budget targets aspiration
Barnaby Joyce has accused Labor of punishing aspiration through its budget tax reforms, warning changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and trusts will drive investment offshore and push renters “onto the street”.
Posted inTaree
Community encouraged to seek support at free Taree bill assistance event
Families across Myall Lakes are being encouraged to access free expert support as energy and household cost pressures continue rising.
Posted inAgriculture, Money, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Small wins overshadowed by deep cuts for regions
Not happy: small wins on measures like excluding farmers from new taxes are not impressing rural advocates.
Posted inLismore, Money
Lismore unveils $411m budget focused on infrastructure, flood recovery and regional growth
Lismore City Council’s draft $411.3 million budget prioritises infrastructure, flood recovery and cost-of-living support measures across the region.
Posted inNational News
Tax relief for workers and pain for investors in budget
Australians who earn a wage will get $250 in tax relief as part of Labor’s budget, but investors and wealthy families could be left worse off.
Posted inEntertainment, Lismore
Groovin the Moo boosts Lismore’s major events push
More than 8,000 people attended Groovin the Moo, boosting Lismore’s push to become a leading regional events destination.