Several long-serving community volunteers have been recognised for their dedication and leadership as part of the 2026 NSW Seniors Festival Local Senior of the Year Awards.
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Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Local News
Fuel crisis sparks animal welfare warnings as Bowen finally acts
Animal welfare concerns are mounting across regional Australia as the federal government finally moved to ease fuel supply pressures that farmers say are threatening livestock transport, planting and the daily operation of rural industries.
Posted inBallina, Feature
New Ballina community centre to boost child protection and family support services
Ballina families will gain improved access to child protection and family support services with the opening of a new $3 million Community Service Centre.
Posted inNational News
Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
Two fuel tankers have been set alight in Iraqi waters in a deadly attack that appears to mark an escalation in the war between Iran and US and Israeli forces.
Posted inYamba
More than 400 Elders gather in Yamba for 24th Aboriginal Elders Olympics
Hundreds of Aboriginal Elders from across NSW have gathered to compete in the 24th annual Aboriginal Elders Olympics on Yaegl Country in Yamba.
Posted inYamba
Investigation underway after fatal boating incident near Yamba
Two people have died after a boat capsized crossing the Yamba bar on the NSW north coast early Thursday.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics, Harrington
Government still in denial on fuel supply issues
One retailer has increased its prices over a three dollars a litre, while others have run out, and the government insists there is no fuel supply issue.
Posted inForster, Taree
Myall Lakes seniors’ concerts raise funds for local charities
The Myall Lakes Seniors Concerts has raised more than $2600 for local charities, following four performances in Forster and Taree.
Posted inMaclean, What's on
World-class piping talent to feature at 121st Maclean Highland Gathering
Celebrating its 121st year, the Maclean Highland Gathering 2026 will welcome internationally celebrated solo piper Willie McCallum for the first time when it opens its doors this coming Easter.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Parenting and kids
Playtime levels up at Park Beach with $1m fun zone
Work on a million-dollar ‘destination’ playground at Park Beach is expected to get underway this financial year after City of Coffs Harbour identified a preferred tenderer.