Bellingen Shire Council is calling on the community to share its views on local services, priorities and future planning through the 2026 BSC Community Pulse.
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Posted inLismore
Contractor appointed for Lismore’s Browns Creek pump station upgrade
Lismore City Council has appointed Eire Constructions to deliver the Browns Creek Pump Station upgrade, a major flood resilience project following the 2022 floods.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Valley, NSW News, NSW Politics, Workers and Unions
Commissioner and Singh clash over North Coast berry farm slavery claims
A damning parliamentary report and now a public apology demand. The state’s Anti-slavery Commissioner and Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh are at war over old claims of exploitation on North Coast berry farms.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Emergency management
A disaster in the detail as Coffs Harbour says ‘enough is enough’
Coffs Harbour Council is warning proposed disaster funding changes could shift costs onto local government and leave communities more vulnerable after disasters.
Posted inAwareness Events, Iluka, Social issues and services
Iluka’s RSL chapter returns to lead Vietnam Veterans Day service
A revitalised Iluka Chapter of the RSL will lead a commemoration service at the Iluka War Memorial on Tuesday, 18 August, marking Vietnam Veterans Day and the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.
Posted inArts, Local festivals and shows, Taree
Manning Valley Choral Society marks 40 years of song
The Manning Valley Choral Society (MVCS) is celebrating its Ruby Anniversary this year, marking 40 years of music-making that has taken choristers from church halls to shopping centres across the region.
Posted inEducation, Kempsey Shire, Parenting and kids
Kempsey Shire Libraries call young artists for Book Week bookmark competition
Kempsey Shire Libraries are calling on young artists to help bring this year’s Book Week theme to life, with a bookmark design competition open to children and teens aged three to 18.
Posted inEducation, Macksville
Democracy on the Move: Parliament of NSW Regional Roadshow heads to Macksville
Parliament of NSW will bring its Regional Roadshow to Macksville on 12 August, giving regional students opportunities to engage democracy.
Posted inEntertainment, Lismore
Award-winning Norco Eat the Street unveils 2026 food, drink and entertainment lineup
Fresh from winning Silver at the NSW Regional Tourism Awards, Norco Eat the Street has confirmed its 2026 food, drink lineup.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Command centre established to coordinate winter hospital demand
NSW has established a permanent command centre to coordinate hospital demand this winter as influenza cases and emergency department presentations continue rising.