The Ballina community came together on Australia Day to honour local heroes, welcome new citizens, and celebrate what makes life in the Ballina Shire so special.
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Posted inBusiness, Kempsey Shire
Philip Hood appointed to Director Operations and Planning
Experienced local government leader Philip Hood has been appointed Director Operations and Planning at Kempsey Shire Council.
Posted inCrime, Kempsey Shire, Port Macquarie-Hastings
Teenager charged over alleged break ins, pursuit in Kempsey
A teenage boy will face court following an investigation into armed break and enters in Kempsey, South West Rocks, Bonville, and Port Macquarie, as well as an alleged pursuit involving the ramming of a police vehicle.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime
Teenager charged following alleged break and enter at Coffs Harbour
A 16-year-old boy has been charged following an alleged aggravated break and enter at a home on Macauleys Headland Drive, Coffs Harbour, where cash, electronics, two vehicles and a motorbike were stolen.
Posted inClarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Crime, Lismore
Three charged following North Coast property crime investigation
Three males have been charged after an extensive investigation into alleged property offences across the North Coast. Police arrested the trio at Coraki following a pursuit near Coffs Harbour and vehicle theft inquiries.
Posted inBellingen Shire, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Valley, Women
Mid North Coast women to benefit from NSW government business grants
Mid North Coast women are set to receive targeted support to launch and grow small businesses, with a new NSW Government grant backing Aboriginal-led programs in the region.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Education, Parenting and kids, Port Macquarie, Water
Autism Swim’s Dippers Program returns with inclusive beach and ocean safety
Lighthouse Beach, Port Macquarie will once again host Autism Swim’s inclusive beach and ocean safety program. Read more here.
Posted inBusiness, Education, Taree
New Year, New Career: TAFE NSW Skills Taree locals for top jobs of 2026
This new year, TAFE NSW is supporting Taree residents to go ‘back to school’ to gain the skills they need to step into the most in-demand occupations of 2026.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Dorrigo, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Calls for alternate route to ‘Rockfall Way’
The closure of Waterfall Way for the fifth time in less than 12 months has reignited calls to invest in a viable and safe alternate route. Some locals are now calling the drive ‘Rockfall Way’.
Posted inNational News
Australians urged to light a candle for National Day of Mourning
Australia will pause on Thursday in a rare national day of mourning to honour the 15 people killed in the Chanukah Massacre terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14