A record 282 entries, one big winner. Port Macquarie’s Birdon has been crowned Mid North Coast Business of the Year, and will now take on the state’s best in Sydney.
Awards
Posted inAwards, Northern Rivers
Northern Rivers and North Coast projects recognised in NSW resilience awards
Northern Rivers and North Coast initiatives have been recognised for strengthening disaster preparedness, mental health support and community resilience.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour man honoured for courageous creek rescue
Coffs Harbour man Brett Neal has been honoured for courage after helping rescue a woman trapped in an overturned vehicle.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour
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.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour, Education
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.
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 inAwards, Port Macquarie, Sport
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.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Health, Lismore
Northern NSW nurses recognised among state’s best
Two Northern NSW nurses are in the running for statewide honours after being named finalists in the 2026 NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour, Education
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.
Posted inAwards, MidCoast
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.