An investigator says Kempsey councillor Noel Selby did post “pity he hadn’t bashed you” on Facebook, after he said it was posted without his consent. Now the council must decide what comes next.
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Posted inBusiness, Good News, Promotion, Small Business, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Stay, talk, romance
Today we’re featuring three creative and caring mums whose businesses keep the North Coast talking, reading and caring.
Posted inDorrigo, Feature, Local festivals and shows
Dorrigo Show offers up chocolate cakes, cattle, cowboys and a dash across the arena
From rodeo riders and livestock to woodchops, motorbikes, a dog high jump and a men’s chocolate cake competition, the Dorrigo Show has something for everyone.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
78-year-old charged over alleged historical child sexual assaults on Mid North Coast
A 78-year-old man faces 21 charges over alleged historical child sexual assaults on the Mid North Coast.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour, Good News
Tiga Cross named Young Business Leader for the second year running
Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary managing director Tiga Cross has been named the 2026 Regional Young Business Leader and will now go on to represent the region at the NSW State Awards.
Posted inNSW News, Tourism
Day-trippers spend record $16.2 billion
Short trips, big spending. Day-trippers poured a record $16.2 billion into NSW last year, and the North Coast was one of the top three places they headed.
Posted inAwareness Events, Grants and funding, NSW News
125 events to celebrate NSW carers
They work behind the scenes and rarely get thanked. Now 125 events across NSW will celebrate unpaid carers this National Carers Week. Here’s what’s on offer.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Promotion, Small Business, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Threads, smarts, choreographed
Today for Small Business Month we’re celebrating three local businesses that keep us well-dressed, profitable and dancing.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Grafton, Grants and funding, Health, Mental Health
Coffs Harbour and Grafton health sites share in $1.7m upgrade boost
Coffs Harbour Health Campus and a Grafton mental health facility share more than $1.7 million in upgrades. Here’s where the cash is going.
Posted inGood News, Grants and funding, Local News
Four North Coast groups win Australia Post wellbeing grants
Four North Coast groups, from Laurieton to Wilsons Creek, have scored Australia Post cash to fight isolation and lift mental wellbeing. Find out who made the cut.