Five people, including four teenagers, have been charged following an alleged affray at a shopping centre in Coffs Harbour.
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Posted inCasino, Roads and Infrastructure
Casino’s new suspension bridge built back better
Four years after the floods tore it down, Casino has a brand new suspension bridge, and it is built to take whatever the Richmond River throws at it.
Posted inFlood, Northern Rivers
CSIRO flood report must deliver lasting outcomes for Northern Rivers communities
Northern Rivers communities are a step closer to stronger flood resilience following today’s landmark CSIRO report release announcement today.
Posted inBusiness, Port Macquarie-Hastings, What's on
Doing good and doing business: North Coast changemakers invited to find each other over lunch
Know anyone running a business to make Port Macquarie, Ballina or Lismore better? SECNA is bringing its Business for Good series to the region for the first time – and the CEO says when these people find each other, magic happens.
Posted inBellingen Shire, Good News, Tourism
Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre named a tourism awards finalist
The Waterfall Way Visitor Information Centre has been named a finalist in the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards, with winners to be announced at a gala ceremony in Coffs Harbour on 30 July.
Posted inAgriculture, Scotts Head, What's on
Bush tucker and bees: Scotts Head grows a season of community events
A series of seven community gatherings designed to reconnect locals with growing, habitat and food is now underway in Scotts Head, with the first event drawing 27 participants to the village’s community garden earlier this month.
Posted inGood News, Nambucca Heads
A century of floods, feuds, and fairways: Nambucca golf club marks 100 years
It started as a goat track on a headland. Now it’s one of the Mid North Coast’s finest courses. Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club just celebrated 100 years — and the stories are gold.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour Council approves extra rate relief for eligible pensioners
Eligible Coffs Harbour pensioners will receive additional rate relief in 2026–27 after the council approved voluntary rebates on waste and environmental charges.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
NSW farmers need urgent action on China beef tariffs
NSW Liberals and Nationals are urging the State Government to press Canberra for action after China’s new beef tariff hit exporters.
Posted inLismore
Lismore Council to seek funding opportunities for future home of Hannah Cabinet
Lismore City Council will seek external funding to investigate a safe, accessible and long-term home for the internationally recognised Hannah Cabinet.