The latest stage of Forster’s Pelican Boardwalk has opened, extending public access over Wallis Lake and adding new recreational and waterfront facilities.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Cricket
Thank you, Sydney Sixers, for bringing the love to Coffs Harbour
The Sydney Sixers’ five-year partnership with Coffs Harbour has ended, but future matches remain possible despite the agreement’s conclusion today
Posted inGlenreagh, What's on
Glenreagh Timber Festival set to return, bigger than ever
The Glenreagh Timber Festival will once again bring the sound of steam whistles and chainsaws to the Clarence Valley on Saturday, 25 July, as the popular country event returns to the Glenreagh Recreational Grounds from 9.30 am to 4 pm.
Posted inAged care, Crime, Maclean
Man charged over alleged sexual assault of cognitively impaired Maclean patient
The allegations are that an assistant nurse had allegedly sexually assaulted a 79-year-old patient with cognitive impairment, between November 2023 and February 2024.
Posted inLismore, Regional Development
Lismore’s $2.4 million boulevard set to change how the city moves
A $2.4 million tree-lined path could soon link Lismore’s CBD to the hospital, shops and sporting fields. Here’s what the boulevard plan means for how the city moves.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, What's on
Australian Poetry Slam returns to Coffs Harbour, and this time it’s personal
Two minutes. One mic. No script. The Australian Poetry Slam is back at Yarrila Place, free entry, no experience needed.
Posted inAnimals, Clarence Valley, Social issues and services, Yamba
Clarence Valley cracks down after Yamba dog attack
A Yamba dog owner has been fined $2500 and their two dogs were declared menacing following an attack in May. Council says it won’t hesitate to act again, and is urging all dog owners to control their animals.
Posted inEducation, National News
Unis to face fines for failing to stamp out racism
New standards strengthening how universities prevent and respond to racism come into force as the sector is threatened with fines for those that fail to act.
Posted inHealth, Local News, Social issues and services, Women
Fear of child protection puts regional mums at risk
Pregnant women in regional NSW face a double risk: less access to health care, and a fear of child protection that stops many from seeking help at all, new research shows.
Posted inAgribusiness, Environment, Federal Politics, Local News
Confusion reigns over new forest carbon credit scheme
Farmers, foresters and green groups are all furious about a new forest carbon credit scheme, just not for the same reasons. Here’s what it means for the North Coast.