Older Australians could be paying up to $1,600 more a year for private health cover under a federal government plan. A petition is now open online — and the deadline to sign it is 22 July.
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Posted inCrime, MidCoast
Man charged after alleged traffic and property crime spree on Mid North Coast
A man has been charged over a string of alleged traffic and property offences across the Mid North Coast.
Posted inHealth, Wauchope
Nearly $1 million to tackle loneliness and chronic illness in Wauchope
A link worker, a community officer, and nearly a million dollars. Wauchope is getting serious about keeping its older residents connected and healthy.
Posted inEnergy, National News
Half of Australia’s electricity now comes from renewables thanks to households
Nearly half of Australia’s power now comes from renewables, households are leading the charge, and a major national plan says the shift is only accelerating. Here’s what it means for your power bill.
Posted inClarence Valley, Local politics
Clarence Valley Council makes key decisions on budget, agriculture, flying foxes and cultural engagement
Clarence Valley Council wrapped up a full agenda at its June Ordinary Meeting, adopting its annual budget and operational plan, launching a new agricultural grants program, endorsing a new flying fox management strategy and taking steps toward establishing a powerhouse museum.
Posted inEducation, Port Macquarie-Hastings
Mid North Coast school leaders gather in Port Macquarie for state education roadshow
Up to 130 principals and public school leaders from across the Mid North Coast and beyond will converge on Port Macquarie today as part of the NSW Department of Education’s annual Schools Roadshow.
Posted inClarence Valley
Heritage listing secures future of MV Beardmore for the community
The MV Beardmore’s State Heritage listing preserves a key piece of Clarence Valley history and recognises decades of community effort.
Posted inAwards, Walcha
Walcha Coffee adds seven more medals to growing awards record
Walcha Coffee has added another seven medals to its growing awards record after competing at Golden Bean Australasia 2026, one of the coffee industry’s largest competitions.
Posted inLismore, Roads and Infrastructure
Rubber hits the road on record $174.6m investment for Lismore
Lismore residents will see construction crews deployed across the city and surrounding region in the coming months, with Lismore City Council adopting a $174.6 million roads and bridges program for 2026-27.
Posted inMidCoast, Roads and Infrastructure
Investigation work underway for The Bight Bridge rebuild
Geotechnical investigations have begun for Wingham’s Bight Bridge replacement, a key milestone in designing the new river crossing.