Coffs Harbour man Brett Neal has been honoured for courage after helping rescue a woman trapped in an overturned vehicle.
Awards
Coffs Harbour’s local legends in line for Australia Day honours
Coffs Harbour residents are being urged to nominate local community champions for the 2027 Australia Day Awards.
Coffs Harbour education team named Australia’s best
A Coffs Harbour school support team has been named the best in Australia, with Allegra School taking out the 2026 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year award.
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
Nominations open for Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship and Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards
Know an outstanding local athlete, coach or volunteer? Nominations for the Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship and the Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards close 30 October.
Coffs Coast student named the state’s best in her field
A Coffs Coast student just beat the whole state in her field, and now she’s one win away from taking on the nation.
Myall Lakes surf lifesavers recognised among NSW’s best
Surf lifesavers from Pacific Palms, Cape Hawke and Forster have been named finalists in the Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence, recognising their service, leadership and dedication to their clubs.
Lismore’s Janelle Saffin wins national human rights award
The Member of Lismore has won Labor’s top human rights honour. Nearly 72 and still “skiing down the hill on one ski,” Janelle Saffin’s fight has spanned four decades, Timor-Leste and Myanmar.
Search begins for Clarence’s Local Woman of the Year
For the first time, Richie Williamson is handing the search for Clarence’s Local Woman of the Year over to the community. Who deserves to follow Michelle Cowan into the honour?
