A wildlife hospital trailer that has spent years nursing sick and injured shearwaters back to health is being fast-tracked into a registered triage facility, after the H5 bird flu virus was confirmed in a bird at Corindi Beach, the Coffs Coast’s first detection of the disease.
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Posted inLismore, NSW Politics
Saffin defends regional ministers after confirming administrative error
Janelle Saffin says the numbers back up what she told budget estimates all along, it was never misuse, just a mix-up over which budget line her Sydney travel came from.
Posted inCrime, Taree
Six charged in high-visibility Taree police operation
Six people have been charged during a high-visibility police operation targeting crime and anti-social behaviour across the Taree area.
Posted inByron Bay
Clarkes Beach erosion works completed in Byron Bay
A $1.6 million coastal protection project has been completed at Clarkes Beach, improving access and protecting assets from erosion.
Posted inLismore
Major milestone reached for Lismore Build-to-Rent homes
Lismore is a step closer to gaining 50 new long-term rental homes after a major construction milestone was reached at Landcom’s East Lismore Build-to-Rent development.
Posted inBallina, Economy
Have your say on Ballina’s economic future
Ballina Shire residents and businesses are being asked to help shape a five-year strategy for local economic and tourism growth.
Posted inAwareness Events, Coffs Harbour
Coffs Coast waste trucks carry cheeky message: don’t be a rubbish driver
Coffs Coast bin trucks are now rolling billboards for a cheeky road safety message, as police warn one age group is fuelling the region’s worst speeding record.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour man honoured for courageous creek rescue
Coffs Harbour man Brett Neal has been honoured for courage after helping rescue a woman trapped in an overturned vehicle.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie-Hastings
Woman charged after alleged police pursuit and assaults in Port Macquarie
An 18-year-old woman has been charged with 13 offences following an alleged domestic violence incident, police pursuit and assaults on officers on the Mid North Coast.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour’s local legends in line for Australia Day honours
Coffs Harbour residents are being urged to nominate local community champions for the 2027 Australia Day Awards.