Bellingen’s Brooke Roberts has been recognised for her dedication to supporting colleagues, winning RFBI’s 2026 Mentor of the Year Award.
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Posted inBallina, Grants and funding, What's on
Got a big event planned for Ballina Shire? $150,000 is up for grabs
Planning something big in Ballina Shire? Council has about $150,000 on the table for festivals and events, and the clock is ticking on applications.
Posted inCommunity development, Consultations and feedback, Lismore
Lismore gets its say on 70 hectares of flood buyback land
They were once family homes. Now 70 hectares of Lismore flood buyback land needs a new future, and it could become parks, playing fields, or commercial spaces. Here’s how to have your say.
Posted inAgriculture, Casino, Local festivals and shows
Casino Show returns for two big days of family fun
The Casino Show will return to the Casino Showgrounds on Friday, 9 October and Saturday, 10 October, bringing families, farmers, exhibitors and visitors from across the Northern Rivers together for two big days of entertainment
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 inPort Macquarie, Sport, Sport and fitness events
IRONMAN Australia returns to Port Macquarie in October with new date and smoother bike course
IRONMAN Australia will return to Port Macquarie this October, with a new spot on the calendar and changes to the bike course.
Posted inCasino, Disability, What's on
Casino set to welcome new Sewing Basket store
Casino will soon have its own Sewing Basket, with the fabric and needlecraft store set to open on Walker Street on Saturday, 10 October.
Posted inEntertainment, Lismore, Local festivals and shows
Hollywood stars and gospel rockers coming to BBFF
Willem Dafoe, Olivia Colman, and the Beastie Boys are coming to Lismore, and one band is turning up in person. Here is what is screening at the newly reopened cinemas.
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.
Posted inArts, Bellingen Shire, Local festivals and shows
Dorrigo festival brings international and Australian artists to town
Dorrigo is about to come alive when the town’s folk and bluegrass festival brings musicians and music lovers together for its 24th festival from October 23 to 25.