A Tweed Heads man has been charged after 200kg of cocaine was found on a catamaran sailing into the country amid a probe into a crime syndicate with bikie gang links.
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Posted inGloucester, Port Macquarie
North Coast venues bring Sydney Writers’ Festival to local audiences
North Coast and Mid North Coast communities will host livestreams of the Sydney Writers’ Festival, bringing major authors and ideas locally.
Posted inBellingen, What's on
Bellingen Show returns with community at its heart
The much-loved Bellingen Show is set to return on 9 and 10 May, bringing with it a rich blend of tradition, community spirit, and local creativity that has defined the event for well over a century.
Posted inCrime, Lismore
Man charged over alleged $2000 fuel drive-offs across Northern Rivers
Police allege a driver used stolen plates and hit the same servo 10 times in a string of fuel thefts across Lismore and Ballina.
Posted inLismore
Lismore sets long-term direction with expert-led planning framework open for community input
Lismore City Council has endorsed an expert-led planning framework outlining growth targets, with community consultation on the city’s long-term future starting May.
Posted inNSW Politics, Tourism, Travel
Survey shows surge in visitors to North Coast national parks
Visitor numbers to North Coast national parks are surging, with more than 6.8 million visits recorded last year.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Local News
North Coast surf clubs secure share of $5.45m funding boost
North Coast and Mid North Coast surf clubs will upgrade facilities after securing funding under the NSW Government’s $5.45 million Surf Club Facility Program.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, What's on
Honouring “Women in Agriculture” at This Year’s Coffs Harbour Show
The much-loved Coffs Harbour Agricultural Show 2026 is set to return to the Coffs Harbour Showgrounds on May 1–2, promising a vibrant weekend that blends tradition, entertainment, and community spirit.
Posted inEnergy, National News
On-again, off-again Hormuz blockade leaves locals jittery and fuel prices volatile
Fuel prices are dropping, but it will take at least a week for global oil price drops to flow through to the bowser… if the Strait of Hormuz stays open.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Sport
Coffs Harbour secures return of National Youth Championships
Coffs Harbour has secured a major boost to its events calendar, with the city confirmed to host the 2026 DoorDash National Youth Championships for a third consecutive year.