Two Northern NSW nurses are in the running for statewide honours after being named finalists in the 2026 NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
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Posted inGood News, Port Macquarie, Sport
Port Macquarie’s Evolve BJJ shines at Australian Nationals
Port Macquarie’s Evolve BJJ has returned from the Australian Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Melbourne with five new national champions and a stack of medals, headlined by a dominant double gold from head coach Professor Egor Rocha.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour, Education
Coffs Coast student named the state’s best in her field
A Coffs Coast student just beat the whole state in her field, and now she’s one win away from taking on the nation.
Posted inFeature, Kempsey, Sport and fitness events
Mountain bikers gear up for final round of Macleay Valley race series
The final round of the Macleay Valley Coast MVMB Race Series is set to roll out at Kalateenee MTB Park in South Kempsey.
Posted inFeature, Fire, Taree
Fire tears through flood-recovered Taree Aquatic Club
Staff at Taree Aquatic Club, affectionately known as Sailos, have been dealt a fresh blow after a fire ripped through the clubhouse in the early hours of Monday, 24 August, just months after the venue began recovering from last year’s floods.
Posted inAnimals, Awareness Events, NSW News
Luna leads pack as NSW’s top dog name
Luna is officially NSW’s favourite dog name, beating out Teddy, Daisy and Milo.
Posted inAgriculture, Crime, Oxley Island
Christmas oyster heist leaves local producer reeling
A local producer still rebuilding after the floods has lost his entire Christmas stock, 400,000 oysters worth $350,000, in what is suspected to be a professional theft.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Community development, Good News
New glasshouse blooms at Boambee East community garden
The South Coffs Community Garden at Boambee East has a new glasshouse, giving members the chance to grow seedlings, cuttings and plants all year round.
Posted inCrime
Two charged after alleged machete attack on Ballina street
A quiet Sunday night on a Ballina street turned violent when a man was allegedly struck with a machete. Two people are now facing court, refused bail.
Posted inNational News, Obituary
‘We will always love you’, world mourns Dolly Parton
Flags across the USA will fly half mast for a week as the world mourns the loss of the queen of country music Dolly Parton, who has died of cancer in Nashville.