Kempsey Shire Council is pushing for dredging to resume at Back Creek in South West Rocks, amid growing concerns over sand build-up, boating access and potential flood risks.
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Posted inAgriculture, National News
Murrami farmer named NFF vice president
A Murrami farmer with a law degree and six sons is the NFF’s new vice president. Four new committee chairs are also named, and a board seat is now vacant.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Promotion, Small Business, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Road-ready support, inclusive opportunities and a helping hand
Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three businesses and organisations making life easier for their communities: a Tamworth towing and caravan specialist offering personal service from purchase to repairs, an Inverell not-for-profit creating opportunities and independence for people with disability, and a Coffs Coast family business helping households and businesses clear clutter, move furniture and tackle big clean-ups.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Kempsey
Woman charged over destruction of Kempsey Christmas tree
A 19-year-old woman will face court next month after allegedly setting fire to Kempsey’s community Christmas tree late last year.
Posted inAwareness Events, Domestic Violence, Kyogle Shire
Simone O’Brien brings her story of survival to Kyogle
Domestic violence survivor and international speaker Simone O’Brien will visit Kyogle next month for a series of free community events, including the official opening of the Salt: Bearing Witness exhibition at Roxy Gallery.
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Social issues and services
North Coast MPs rally behind Helen Haines
Three North Coast MPs have poured out their hearts for Dr Helen Haines in federal parliament. Hear what they said about heroes, anger online, and the day she returns.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Business, Kingscliff
Kingscliff founder’s activewear goes from run to ocean
One sweaty Kingscliff run, one very tempting ocean, and an idea that took eight years. Danica Ainsworth is racing the Kingscliff Triathlon in her own Sweat to Swim gear.
Posted inNational News, Social issues and services
One in three households going hungry
One in three Australian households went hungry in the past year, and regional families are doing it tougher than city ones. The new Foodbank Hunger Report shows how far the problem has spread.
Posted inEmergency management, Feature, Good News, Stroud
Stroud SES gets new $2.1m headquarters
Stroud SES volunteers have swapped their old Booral base for a $2.1 million headquarters three times the size, built for a patch that runs from Barrington Tops to Tea Gardens.
Posted inFeature, South West Rocks
Surfer dies after being rescued from water at Seal Rocks
A surfer believed to be in his 60s has died after being found unresponsive in the water at Seal Rocks on the NSW Mid North Coast.