Six years, a 16km detour and $80 million in bridge works later, Kyogle locals finally have their crossing back. See what it means for the community.
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Posted inEnvironment, Feature, MidCoast
MidCoast search begins for next reuse champion
MidCoast residents are being encouraged to turn their repair, restoration and recycling projects into prizes as entries open for the 2026 Reviva Reuse Competition.
Posted inBusiness, Feature, Nambucca Heads
Small business talks aim to boost Nambucca Valley jobs and growth
Nambucca Valley businesses are helping shape policies aimed at reducing costs, supporting local jobs and strengthening the regional economy.
Posted inFeature, Flood, Murwillumbah
Work begins on $5.6m Murwillumbah flood defence upgrade
Work has begun on a $5.6 million upgrade to Murwillumbah’s flood defence system, with a new stormwater pump station being built at Lavender Creek.
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, Health, Taree
Red tape blocks surgeon working in Taree
He’s qualified, willing and wanted by two Taree hospitals, but a Canberra classification says the Manning doesn’t need this surgeon. Alison Penfold wants it fixed, now.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Environment, Evans Head, Feature
Eyes in the sky: drones boost shark safety at Evans Head and Yamba
Sharks, drones and 72 beaches under watch: here’s how Evans Head and Yamba are being kept safer this summer, and the local behind the technology.
Posted inBusiness, Coffs Harbour, Entertainment
Curtains close on Coffs Harbour cinema
Coffs Harbour will lose its only multi-screen cinema next week, with BCC Cinemas at Bray Street set to close its doors for good on Sunday, 13 September.
Posted inAgribusiness, Environment, Feature, Federal Politics, Kempsey
North Coast voices join mass forest logging letter to Canberra
A Kempsey Shire councillor and North Coast campaigners are among 100 signatories urging the Senate not to kill off a new pathway to end native forest logging.
Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, North Coast Surrounds
Active ageing grants open across Northern NSW
Community groups and organisations across Northern NSW can apply for grants of up to $30,000 to help older people stay active, socially connected and independent.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
Coffs Council waives charges for Legacy housing project
Construction is set to begin on a 12-unit transitional housing development in Coffs Harbour after the council waived more than $166,000 in water and sewer developer charges.