State officials will be briefed on the federal government’s plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.
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Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour, Indigenous
Nominations open to honour Coffs Harbour’s Indigenous leaders
Nominations are open to honour Coffs Harbour’s Indigenous leaders at this year’s Aunty Grace Roberts Awards.
Posted inNimbin, What's on
Nimbin MardiGrass returns with message, music and momentum
The hills around Nimbin will once again come alive from May 1-3 as the annual Nimbin MardiGrass returns, blending protest, community and celebration in one of regional Australia’s most distinctive events.
Posted inMidCoast, Roads and Infrastructure
Maintenance begins on Old Karuah Bridge after decades of service
After nearly 70 years of service, work has begun on a $6.1 million upgrade to the Old Karuah Bridge.
Posted inCrime, Tweed Heads
‘We are watching’: 200kg of cocaine on catamaran in Tweed River
A Tweed Heads man has been charged after 200kg of cocaine was found on a catamaran sailing into the country amid a probe into a crime syndicate with bikie gang links.
Posted inGloucester, Port Macquarie
North Coast venues bring Sydney Writers’ Festival to local audiences
North Coast and Mid North Coast communities will host livestreams of the Sydney Writers’ Festival, bringing major authors and ideas locally.
Posted inBellingen, What's on
Bellingen Show returns with community at its heart
The much-loved Bellingen Show is set to return on 9 and 10 May, bringing with it a rich blend of tradition, community spirit, and local creativity that has defined the event for well over a century.
Posted inCrime, Lismore
Man charged over alleged $2000 fuel drive-offs across Northern Rivers
Police allege a driver used stolen plates and hit the same servo 10 times in a string of fuel thefts across Lismore and Ballina.
Posted inLismore
Lismore sets long-term direction with expert-led planning framework open for community input
Lismore City Council has endorsed an expert-led planning framework outlining growth targets, with community consultation on the city’s long-term future starting May.
Posted inNSW Politics, Tourism, Travel
Survey shows surge in visitors to North Coast national parks
Visitor numbers to North Coast national parks are surging, with more than 6.8 million visits recorded last year.