NSW residents have returned a record 15 billion bottles, cans and cartons through the Return and Earn scheme, delivering $1.5 billion in refunds, but access on the North Coast remains uneven.
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Posted inLocal News, News
How much super do you need?
How much you need to maintain your standard of living, based on actual spending by retirees.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
Man hospitalised after stabbing in Port Macquarie
A man has been hospitalised after a stabbing on the state’s Mid North Coast. About 1.25am on Friday, 2 January 2026, emergency services were called to a service station on […]
Posted inCrime, Kempsey
Officer charged two years after hitting woman in South Kempsey
A police sergeant has been charged following a critical incident investigation into a crash on the Mid North Coast almost two years ago
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Beaches and Surf, Dunbogan
‘Absolutely horrendous’: tragic start to 2026
Three swimmers are dead after a tragic start to 2026 as emergency crews desperately look for other people missing in waters off the NSW coast
Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids
Foster Carer needed across North Coast as NSW launches statewide recruitment campaign
The State Government has launched a statewide campaign to boost foster care recruitment across New South Wales, with an urgent call for carers in regional areas such as the North Coast.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Sport
Bigger bucks and a bigger Year ahead: PBR Australia sets ambitious 2026 schedule
Professional Bull Riders Australia has unveiled a blockbuster calendar for 2026, promising a record-setting season with more events and new tour stops.
Posted inFire, Local News
Natural disaster declarations made for North Coast LGA’s following bushfires
Residents across the Mid Coast and five other New South Wales regions are now eligible for disaster assistance.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local News
New year brings cheaper medicines, higher energy bills
A cut to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme co-payment will slash the cost of medicines but Australians face higher power bills in 2026.
Posted inLocal News, Recreation
Celebrate safely with our wildlife
As we welcome in 2026, WIRES is asking the public to please report any displaced native wildlife following NYE fireworks displays.