A sick bird near Hawks Nest could have been bad, but for the locals who didn’t touch, and called for help. NSW has its first suspect case of H5 bird flu, and authorities say it’s proof the system is working.
News
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour community groups share more than $220,000 in City support
Community groups across Coffs Harbour will share more than $220,000 in City funding supporting local events, sport, wellbeing.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Smarter payment options for rates and water charges launched for Coffs residents
Coffs Harbour residents can now spread rates and water bills through a new digital payment platform launched today citywide.
Posted inBellingen, Crime
Bellingen bushfire boast: teen who allegedly bragged about “burning koalas” gets bail
“Burning koalas.” That’s what police allege was boasted on Snapchat after half an acre of Bellingen bushland went up in flames. The accused teen walked free on bail, conditions attached.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour
Coffs Coast operators lead the way in regional tourism awards
The Coffs Coast tourism industry is celebrating after 11 local businesses, attractions and experiences were named finalists in the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards.
Posted inEducation, Parenting and kids, Urunga
Outdoor transformation set for Urunga Library
Urunga Library will become a more welcoming community hub, with upgraded outdoor spaces supporting learning, connection, recreation and cultural activities for all.
Posted inSocial issues and services
National gun buyback deadline expires
Labor promised a national gun buyback by 1 July. It’s now collapsed, with states walking away and the Nationals are saying regional gun owners were made a scapegoat.
Posted inBallina, Education, Youth
Young innovators pitch community-changing ideas to Ballina Council
Students from two Ballina schools pitched innovative community projects to councillors during Youth Week, tackling local challenges with creative solutions.
Posted inBusiness, Grants and funding, Indigenous, Tweed Shire, Women
$148,000 to launch Aboriginal women’s businesses on the North Coast
Sixteen Aboriginal women on the NSW North Coast are set to launch their own businesses in Country care and cultural heritage, backed by $148,000 in new government funding.
Posted inUrunga
Urunga affordable housing proposal moves to next stage
Urunga is a step closer to an affordable housing pilot after Bellingen Shire Council backed progressing a proposed land transfer.