The Glenreagh Timber Festival will once again bring the sound of steam whistles and chainsaws to the Clarence Valley on Saturday, 25 July, as the popular country event returns to the Glenreagh Recreational Grounds from 9.30 am to 4 pm.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, What's on
Australian Poetry Slam returns to Coffs Harbour, and this time it’s personal
Two minutes. One mic. No script. The Australian Poetry Slam is back at Yarrila Place, free entry, no experience needed.
Posted inAwareness Events, Feature, Lismore
Community invited to come together for the NAB Darrel Chapman Fun Run
The Northern Rivers community is invited to come together for the NAB Darrel Chapman Fun Run in Lismore on Sunday, 30 August.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Local News, Petitions
More than 5,000 back call for tougher laws on illegal dirt bikes and e-scooters
The “Back the Blue — Not the Bike” petition argues that current laws leave police with limited options to stop riders of stolen, unregistered and uninsured vehicles who flee from officers and endanger the public.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Feature, Sport, Sport and fitness events, Tweed Heads
Local surfers to contest Australian Longboard Titles on the Tweed Coast
A strong contingent of local surfers will be among more than 200 competitors when the 2026 Thermos Australian Longboard Titles are held on the Tweed Coast from 24 to 30 July.
Posted inFeature, Local festivals and shows, Port Macquarie
Scale Model Expo set to roll into Port Macquarie these school holidays
The Annual Scale Model Expo returns to Port Macquarie in the July school holidays, with organisers promising a weekend of miniature aircraft, ships, tanks and railways for the whole family.
Posted inAwards, Coffs Harbour
Coffs Coast operators lead the way in regional tourism awards
The Coffs Coast tourism industry is celebrating after 11 local businesses, attractions and experiences were named finalists in the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards.
Posted inBusiness, Feature, Port Macquarie-Hastings, What's on
Doing good and doing business: North Coast changemakers invited to find each other over lunch
Know anyone running a business to make Port Macquarie, Ballina or Lismore better? SECNA is bringing its Business for Good series to the region for the first time – and the CEO says when these people find each other, magic happens.
Posted inAgriculture, Scotts Head, What's on
Bush tucker and bees: Scotts Head grows a season of community events
A series of seven community gatherings designed to reconnect locals with growing, habitat and food is now underway in Scotts Head, with the first event drawing 27 participants to the village’s community garden earlier this month.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health, Money, Petitions
Seniors urged to sign petition over private health insurance rebate cuts
Older Australians could be paying up to $1,600 more a year for private health cover under a federal government plan. A petition is now open online — and the deadline to sign it is 22 July.