Awareness Events Archives - North Coast Times

Macksville Bridge to shine yellow for National Road Safety Week

by Lia EdwardsMay 18, 2026May 21, 2026

The old Macksville Bridge is lighting up yellow this week as Nambucca Valley backs the National Road Safety Week message: Drive So Others Survive.

Awareness Events, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Pottsville, Social issues and services

Your year to volunteer: North Coast communities give back

by Penelope ShawMay 17, 2026May 21, 2026

As communities across the North Coast prepare to celebrate National Volunteer Week, local organisations are shining a light on the many people quietly giving their time to support others, care for the environment and strengthen community connections.

Awareness Events, Local News

Young prominent in North Coast Anzac Day services

by Lia EdwardsApril 26, 2026May 4, 2026

Rain didn’t keep North Coast crowds away, with young people in particular turning out in force to honour Anzac Day.

Awareness Events, Domestic Violence, Kempsey

Kempsey event to raise awareness of domestic violence through community art

by Lia EdwardsApril 13, 2026May 4, 2026

A powerful community event in Kempsey will use art and storytelling to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.

Awareness Events, Emergency management, NSW News, Travel

Police officers issue traffic plea for Easter long weekend

by News DeskApril 2, 2026

As thousands of motorists prepare to take to the roads this Easter long weekend, NSW Police are urging drivers to slow down and take extra care amid a concerning rise in road fatalities across the state.

Awareness Events, Local News, Recreation, Women

Go walking this Women’s Week

by Lia EdwardsFebruary 28, 2026March 3, 2026

Women across the North Coast are being invited to lace up their boots and hit the trails this NSW Women’s Week, with a series of guided bushwalks designed to build confidence, connection and community.

Awareness Events, Local News, News, What's on

Get walking for heart week next week

by News DeskSeptember 17, 2025

The Heart Foundation’s Tamworth Walking Group (Tamworth Trekkers) and Tamworth Cardiovascular Working Group have invited the Tamworth community to join the Heart Week Walk on Tuesday 7 May.