Northern NSW hospitals recorded more than 58,000 emergency presentations and rising patient acuity as demand for care continued to grow.
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Posted inPort Macquarie, Transport and Freight
Push for direct Melbourne flights to return to Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie lost its direct Melbourne flights when Bonza collapsed. Now the airport is fighting to bring them back — and needs local businesses to make the case.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Evans Head
Fisherman swept to his death off Evans Head rocks
A fisherman has died after being swept from rocks at Evans Head on Sunday, weeks after a similar incident.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Yamba
Funding boost for local surf clubs
More than $78,000 in NSW Government funding will deliver facility upgrades at Minnie Water-Wooli and Yamba surf clubs, supporting volunteers.
Posted inGrafton
Changed traffic conditions for essential road maintenance in Grafton
Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on local roads in Grafton as essential maintenance work is carried out over the next two weeks.
Posted inGrants and funding, NSW News, Wingham
NSW multicultural festival grants now open
From Diwali to the Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival, NSW’s multicultural grants program has funded it all. Now $1 million is up for grabs — and applications are open until 13 July.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
Drugs seized, man charged after Port Macquarie vehicle stop
An 18-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly seized drugs from a vehicle and a home in Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Posted inLismore
Lismore City Council extends outdoor dining fee waiver to support CBD businesses
Lismore City Council has extended its outdoor dining fee waiver for another year to support businesses and CBD revitalisation.
Posted inGrafton
Grafton Library restoration to secure community services for years to come
Grafton Library will reopen in August after major storm repairs, securing long-term community access to essential library services.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Council backs local preference model to strengthen Coffs economy
City of Coffs Harbour will seek to source goods and services locally where possible while maintaining a value-for-money approach for the community.