Some buyers spend up to 11 years saving a deposit. More than 28,000 NSW first home buyers skipped part of that wait in the past year with a 5 per cent deposit.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Grants and funding
Coffs Harbour council chases cash to close Korora path gap
A missing link between Coffs and Woolgoolga could finally be closed. Council wants $1.4 million from Canberra for a bush path from Korora to the Big Banana, complete with a “wombat crossing”.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Dementia outreach service offers support for carers across Northern NSW
Carers of people living with dementia from Tweed Heads to Grafton are being encouraged to access local support services.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News, Water
Northern Rivers tap water ranks third in national taste test
Our tap water just ranked third in Australia! Northern Rivers water from Rocky Creek Dam took on the nation’s best in a blind taste test. So who beat us?
Posted inGrafton, Mental Health
$700k upgrade for Grafton mental health facility
Grafton’s Aruma Community Mental Health facility will receive $700,000 for upgrades aimed at improving conditions for patients and staff.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Promotion, Small Business, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Yum, fit and fabulous
Today we’re celebrating three local businesses that add a little extra to life, from a take away institution, to a personal trainer with a difference, and a great place to stay up the hill.
Posted inLismore
Historic Spinks Park Rotunda reopens in Lismore
Lismore’s historic Spinks Park Rotunda has reopened following restoration works, with the community urged to help protect the riverside landmark.
Posted inBusiness, Nambucca Heads
Valla industrial land release aims to bring new jobs, businesses to Nambucca Valley
New jobs and business opportunities are being targeted as the first industrial lots at Valla go on the market.
Posted inGrants and funding, Local News, Tourism
IRONMAN and Savour the Tweed in line for October tourism boom
More than $100 million in tourism dollars is up for grabs across NSW this October, and two North Coast events have made the Government’s list. Is your town ready?
Posted inEntertainment, Lismore, Sport
Brisbane Roar returns to Lismore for preseason clash
A-League action will return to Lismore next month when Brisbane Roar takes on Broadmeadow Magic at Crozier Field.