Koalas could be extinct by 2050, but a Byron Bay planting blitz just gave them a fighting chance. More than 3,000 trees, nine species, one wildlife corridor.
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Posted inBallina, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
Ballina’s $85m lifeline bridges hit major milestone
Piling work has started on Ballina’s $85m bridge upgrade, built to keep the island connected when the next big flood hits. Here’s what’s changing.
Posted inForster, Hunting and Fishing, NSW News
A net full of wins for recreational fishers
New fishing platforms, a crackdown on dodgy licence sellers and a new peak body: the state government has unveiled a suite of wins for NSW’s one million recreational fishers.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Roads and Infrastructure
Coffs Harbour’s road network gets one framework
Coffs Harbour’s road network is longer than the drive to Brisbane, and council just gave it a $4.2m reclassification and a brand new framework.
Posted inAwards, Ballina Shire
Know a Ballina hero? Now’s your chance to say so
Ballina’s Australia Day Award nominations are open. Know a local hero who deserves the spotlight? Nominations close 19 October
Posted inMurwillumbah, NSW Politics, Regional Development
South Murwillumbah locals get say on flood buyback land’s future
South Murwillumbah’s flood buyback land could become parks, trails or wetlands. Locals get their say from this September, with pop-ups, workshops and an online survey.
Posted inEmergency management, New England
Hazard reduction burn in Guy Fawkes River National Park
A 2,000 hectare hazard reduction burn is planned for Guy Fawkes River National Park this week. Here’s what locals need to know about closures and smoke.
Posted inBusiness, Nambucca Valley, Regional Development
Nambucca Valley launches investment prospectus to court new business
Nambucca Valley Council has launched an Investment Prospectus designed to showcase the region’s strengths and attract new business and investment to the area.
Posted inObituary
Australian boxing great Tony Mundine dead at 75
Born in Baryulgil, near Grafton, Tony Mundine was the first Australian to fight in four different weight divisions. He has died following a heart attack, aged 75.
Posted inForster, Local festivals and shows
Forster locals invited to open up for new festival project
A free camera, six weeks, and your story on the big screen. Forster locals are being invited to open up for a brand new MidCoast Festival of Stories project.