Two Clarence Valley Council projects aimed at fast-tracking housing development and improving approval times have been shortlisted for prestigious NSW planning awards.
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Posted inFeature, Good News, Grants and funding, Nambucca Valley, What's on
Roaming concerts and Dungeons & Dragons win Nambucca grants
Three volunteer-run Nambucca Valley halls are about to host big-name music acts, and Macksville teens are getting a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. See which six projects won council grant money.
Posted inBellingen, Good News, What's on
Bellingen weekend to bring MEAO veterans together for 25th anniversary
Veterans of Australia’s Middle East deployments are being invited to pack up the car and head to the Bellinger River this month, as the Bellinger River RSL Sub-Branch marks 25 years since Australia’s commitment to Afghanistan began.
Posted inDorrigo, Feature, Local festivals and shows
Dorrigo Show offers up chocolate cakes, cattle, cowboys and a dash across the arena
From rodeo riders and livestock to woodchops, motorbikes, a dog high jump and a men’s chocolate cake competition, the Dorrigo Show has something for everyone.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour, Good News
Tiga Cross named Young Business Leader for the second year running
Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary managing director Tiga Cross has been named the 2026 Regional Young Business Leader and will now go on to represent the region at the NSW State Awards.
Posted inAwareness Events, Feature, Grants and funding, NSW News
125 events to celebrate NSW carers
They work behind the scenes and rarely get thanked. Now 125 events across NSW will celebrate unpaid carers this National Carers Week. Here’s what’s on offer.
Posted inAwareness Events, Feature, Health, Lismore, Women
Record year for NSW breast screening
A record number of NSW women got a breast screen last year. But almost half of eligible women in Northern NSW are overdue. It takes 20 minutes and no referral required.
Posted inAwareness Events, Roads and Infrastructure
Police blitz for Labour Day weekend
Double demerits, random breath and drug tests, and 261 lives already lost this year. Police have a blunt message for anyone hitting the road this Labour Day long weekend.
Posted inAwards, Clarence Valley
Three Clarence Valley projects recognised at Engineers Australia awards
Three major Clarence Valley infrastructure projects have earned recognition at the 2026 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards for engineering achievement.
Posted inAwards, Bellingen
Bellingen’s Brooke Roberts named RFBI Mentor of the Year
Bellingen’s Brooke Roberts has been recognised for her dedication to supporting colleagues, winning RFBI’s 2026 Mentor of the Year Award.