Australia’s second-largest fresh vegetable supplier has admitted fixing prices on broccoli, cauliflower, and lettuce sold to ALDI. A $12 million penalty is proposed, but a judge has the final say.
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Posted inBellingen Shire, Coffs Harbour, Feature, Nambucca Valley, New England, Tourism
Five councils, five road trips: The Ways sets out to keep visitors longer
Beaches, rainforest, jacarandas, and waterfalls, all in one road trip. Five councils have teamed up to keep visitors around longer, and they’ve mapped out five ways to do it.
Posted inEmergency management, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure
Regional roads, e-bikes and speed cameras targeted in plan to halve road deaths
NSW wants to halve road deaths in five years. Regional roads, e-bikes, motorbike riders, and average speed cameras for light vehicles are all on the hit list. See what is coming.
Posted inByron Shire, Feature, Local profiles, Sport
Australia’s first Indigenous World Junior Champion shares her secrets to winning big
Broken Head teenager Leihani Zoric has become Australia’s first Indigenous World Junior Champion.
Posted inEmergency management, Feature, MidCoast
Registrations open for Mid North Coast flood debris clean-up
Rural landholders across the Mid North Coast can now register for free assistance to remove large and hazardous debris left behind by severe weather events in 2025.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Promotion, Small Business, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Better health, getting the job done and traditional know-how
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three New England businesses making a practical difference in their communities: an Inverell physiotherapy practice bringing personalised healthcare closer to home, an Armidale excavation business tackling the smaller jobs others may overlook, and a traditional chimney sweep offering experienced service and free advice to help keep local homes safe and warm.
Posted inBellingen, Emergency management, Feature, Nambucca Heads
North Coast residents urged to prepare for emergency season
Residents and businesses across the North Coast are being encouraged to prepare their communication plans ahead of the higher-risk storm and emergency season.
Posted inFeature, Nambucca Valley
Nominations open for 2027 Nambucca Valley Community Awards
Nambucca Valley residents are being encouraged to recognise local community champions, with nominations now open for the 2027 Community Awards.
Posted inFeature, Local News
Salvos call for community support as North Coast families face Christmas hardship
The Salvation Army is calling on residents to dig deep this Christmas, as rising living costs put further pressure on families already struggling to make ends meet.
Posted inFeature, Forster, Sport
Beach 5s set to bring two days of footy action to Forster
Forster Main Beach will be transformed into a beachside sporting arena next month as the Barrington Coast Beach 5s Championships return for two days of competition.