The flood-resilient rebuild of Lismore South Public School is on track for completion by the end of the year, with all elevated building modules now installed.
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Posted inAnimals, Coffs Harbour
H5 bird flu detected in shearwater near Coffs Harbour
A Hutton’s shearwater at Corindi, north of Coffs Harbour, has tested positive for H5 bird flu in the first confirmed detection of the virus in a shearwater in NSW.
Posted inGrafton, Health
New short-stay unit opens at Grafton Base Hospital
A new six-bed Short Stay Unit has opened at Grafton Base Hospital, providing faster access to short-term care while the hospital’s $283.8 million redevelopment continues.
Posted inBallina, Crime
Woman charged with DV murder after body found in creek at Teven
A woman has been charged with murder after police allegedly found a man’s body in a creek on a Teven Road property near Ballina. She has been refused bail.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour, Education
Coffs Harbour education team named Australia’s best
A Coffs Harbour school support team has been named the best in Australia, with Allegra School taking out the 2026 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year award.
Posted inGrants and funding, Local News
Nine North Coast towns share in rural grants boost
Nine North Coast towns, from Alstonville to Wilsons Creek, have landed a share of $290,986 in rural community grants.
Posted inHealth, MidCoast
Mid North Coast research shapes wellbeing clinic for older residents
Research on the NSW Mid North Coast has helped shape a new wellbeing clinic aimed at keeping older people connected, supported and independent.
Posted inEducation, Northern Rivers
Flood-resilient schools officially open at Condong and Tumbulgum
Condong and Tumbulgum public schools have officially reopened in flood-resilient facilities, marking a major milestone in their recovery from the 2022 Northern Rivers floods.
Posted inEnvironment, Kingscliff, Local festivals and shows
Tweed Sustainable Living Festival returns with focus on resilience and repair
The Tweed Sustainable Living Festival returns to Kingscliff High School on Saturday, 12 September, bringing free workshops, expert speakers, and family-friendly activities to the region.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Health, Port Macquarie
Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie join world-leading diabetes trial
Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie are two of just three NSW sites trialling a diabetes program ranked among the world’s best. Families say it’s already changing how they manage their child’s condition.