Young writers across the MidCoast have made a splash in this year’s National Water Week Junior Writing Prize, with three students taking out top honours in the competition’s biggest year yet.
Awards
Posted inAwards, Feature, MidCoast
MidCoast Council leader recognised at NSW women in local government awards
MidCoast Council’s Tracey Hamer has been highly commended at the 2026 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government for her contributions.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Lismore
Northern NSW allied health professionals recognised for outstanding care
A Lismore speech pathologist has been recognised for 44 years of service at Northern NSW’s annual allied health awards.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Health, Local News
ADHD care model up for state award
More than 650 children with ADHD now get care closer to home, and it has earned a place in the NSW Health Awards. Find out how the Northern Rivers model is easing the wait.
Posted inAwards, Clarence Valley, Feature
Clarence Valley projects recognised for tackling housing challenges
Two Clarence Valley Council projects aimed at fast-tracking housing development and improving approval times have been shortlisted for prestigious NSW planning awards.
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 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.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour, Tourism
Coffs tourism partnership takes top honours at regional business awards
A regional tourism partnership led by the City of Coffs Harbour has been recognised at the 2026 Business NSW Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards.
Posted inAwards, Bellingen
Bellingen back in the running for Tidy Towns glory
Just two years after cleaning up at the Tidy Towns awards, Bellingen is back in the hunt, this time chasing the top prize and the right to host in 2027.