Woolgoolga local Terese Hooper has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Life Ed NSW, becoming the first leader in the organisation’s 45 year history to be based outside metropolitan Sydney.
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Posted inWomen
Rural women set to connect at national agriculture conference
Rural and regional women from across the country will head to Orange for the 2026 Australian Women in Agriculture National Conference later this year.
Posted inAgriculture, Business
National agriculture leaders gather for ABARES Outlook Conference
Tickets are now on sale for ABARES Outlook 2026, with the Bureau’s flagship annual conference set to bring the nation’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry leaders together on 3–4 March at Hotel Realm, Canberra and online.
Posted inFlood, Lismore, NSW Politics
Caravans for better flood recovery
Communities across the North Coast stand to benefit from faster access to temporary housing after disasters
Posted inNSW Politics, Recreation
Minimum e-bike age plan aimed at safer streets on the North Coast and across NSW
The NSW Government is moving to introduce a minimum age for e-bike riders and adopt tougher European safety standards, in reforms set to affect families and young riders across the New England.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Coffs Harbour, Crime
Coffs cop charged after being caught drink driving twice
A Coffs Harbour police officer has been charged with drink driving, and may lose his job, after being caught twice driving under the influence in the one day.
Posted inBusiness, Dorrigo, Roads and Infrastructure
Waterfall Way closure leading to desperation in Dorrigo
The protracted closure of Waterfall Way is taking a heavy toll on the Dorrigo community, and there is more pain coming.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Roads and Infrastructure
WEEKLY UPDATE: Night works, road closures and blasting set to disrupt Coffs Harbour traffic
Coffs Harbour residents can expect traffic delays, detours and overnight noise next week as work intensifies on the long-running Coffs Harbour bypass.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Entertainment, Tourism
Retro rides and nitro nights in Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour will host a major weekend of motoring and adrenaline events from 13 to 15 March, featuring the Summer Beach Hop, Freestyle Kings LIVE, and the Australian Kart Championship across multiple local venues.
Posted inEntertainment, Lismore
Groovin back after two year break
Groovin The Moo is set to return in 2026 with a one-off show in Lismore, marking a carefully staged comeback