Lismore City Council has adopted a $417.6 million budget for 2026-27, funding infrastructure, flood recovery and community services while maintaining a focus on financial sustainability.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Sport, What's on
Electric riders from across Australia to descend on Coffs Harbour for national championships
Coffs Harbour is set to host the largest electric vehicle racing event ever held in Australia next month, with more than 100 riders registered to compete in the 2026 AUS PEV Nationals at Coffs Harbour Kart Club from 21 to 23 August.
Posted inGood News, Grants and funding, Sport, Yamba
Yamba AFL club to end wet weather woes with $27,000 grant
Three seasons of wet weather disruption have cost the Lower Clarence Suns precious home games. A $27,674 grant is set to give the Yamba club a reliable base at last.
Posted inAgribusiness, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey
Varroa mite reality sinks in, calls for managed pollination plans
Coffs Harbour and Kempsey have lived with varroa mite longer than almost anywhere else. Now the industry has given up trying to beat it, and the bill is about to land on growers.
Posted inAlstonville, Good News, What's on
Quilts take centre stage at Alstonville’s Crawford House
A beloved annual tradition is back for its 12th year, and this time it’s bigger than ever, with the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society adding a fourth day to its popular Airing of the Quilts event at Crawford House Museum.
Posted inBellingen, What's on
Bellingen secures funding to streamline event approvals and upgrade infrastructure
Organising events across the Bellingen Shire is set to become easier after Bellingen Shire Council secured funding through the NSW Government’s Permit/Plug/Play Program.
Posted inLocal News, Water
Regional NSW water investment critical for North Coast and Mid North Coast
Regional cities across the North Coast, Mid North Coast and New England are urging urgent water investment to sustain growth.
Posted inBellingen
Bellingen High students gain first-hand insight into NSW Parliament
Bellingen High students gained a first-hand look at NSW lawmaking during an educational visit to Parliament House.
Posted inAwards, North Coast Surrounds, Tourism
Finalists announced for 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards
Finalists for the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards have been announced, recognising tourism operators across NSW’s North Coast region.
Posted inGrafton, Health, Women
$20m boost secures maternity unit fit-out at Grafton Base Hospital
Clarence Valley families will gain improved maternity care after a $20 million funding boost for Grafton Base Hospital.