Tweed Shire Council has unveiled a three-pronged push to address the region’s worsening housing crisis. Read more here.
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Posted inBallina, Local festivals and shows
Splash out at Ballina Duck Fest
1000 yellow ducks will grace the Richmond River in Ballina for a race to glory as part of the annual Ballina Duck Fest community celebration on Sunday, 8 March.
Posted inWomen, Yamba
Free wellbeing workshops to reach North Coast women ahead of NSW Women’s Week
Free wellbeing workshops are coming to the North Coast to help rural and regional women manage stress and prioritise self-care ahead of NSW Women’s Week.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News, National News
Local beef spared from latest Trump tariff tantie, but others not so lucky
Australian beef exports appear set to dodge the latest twist in United States President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff saga, with industry leaders confirming reports that local producers will retain zero tariff access.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Parenting and kids
Mad wheels, new feels: Play revolution hits top gear
Ulong has unveiled a new BMX track and upgraded playground as part of a broader push to revitalise local play spaces.
Posted inEnergy, Local News, NSW Politics
North Coast leads the state in rooftop solar
Regional NSW is dominating rooftop solar adoption across the state, with nine of the top 10 electorates for installations outside of Sydney – and some of the highest rates are right here.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Woolgoolga
From Woolgoolga to statewide leadership: Life Ed appoints local as CEO
Woolgoolga local Terese Hooper has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Life Ed NSW, becoming the first leader in the organisation’s 45 year history to be based outside metropolitan Sydney.
Posted inWhat's on, Women
Rural women set to connect at national agriculture conference
Rural and regional women from across the country will head to Orange for the 2026 Australian Women in Agriculture National Conference later this year.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, What's on
National agriculture leaders gather for ABARES Outlook Conference
Tickets are now on sale for ABARES Outlook 2026, with the Bureau’s flagship annual conference set to bring the nation’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry leaders together on 3–4 March at Hotel Realm, Canberra and online.
Posted inFlood, Lismore, NSW Politics
Caravans for better flood recovery
Communities across the North Coast stand to benefit from faster access to temporary housing after disasters