Nominations are closing soon for the 2026 Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Awards celebrating First Nations leaders across the Coffs Harbour region.
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Posted inAwareness Events, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Pottsville, Social issues and services
Your year to volunteer: North Coast communities give back
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.
Posted inAgriculture, Clarence Valley, Local festivals and shows
Clarence Harvest Celebration Returns bigger than ever
The sights, sounds and traditions of the Clarence Valley will once again take centre stage as the Clarence Harvest Celebration returns for another huge weekend of community celebration, honouring the industries and people that helped shape the region.
Posted inPort Macquarie-Hastings, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Birdrock Memorial Surfing Contest returns to honour Hastings Valley surfing legacy
The Birdrock Memorial Surfing Contest will return to Bonny Hills on Saturday, 30 May and Sunday, 31 May 2026, continuing a tradition that has celebrated local surfing culture and community memory since 1981.
Posted inArts, Local festivals and shows, Mullumbimby
First Northern Rivers Fibre Festival to weave creativity and community together
The Northern Rivers’ growing fibre arts community will come together later this month for the very first Northern Rivers Fibre Festival
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Local News, NSW Politics, Public Transport, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Draft transport plan promises more buses, rail improvements
More buses, improved rail services and expanded on-demand transport are proposed under the NSW Government’s new 20-year draft transport plan for the North Coast.
Posted inAnimals, Bangalow, What's on
Furry Friends Festival returns to Bangalow for a paw-fect day out
Pets and their people are set to take centre stage later this month, with the much-loved Furry Friends Festival returning to the Bangalow Showgrounds on Saturday 30 May.
Posted inBrunswick Heads, Environment, Indigenous, What's on
Film screening to spark dingo debate in the Northern Rivers
A community conversation around one of Australia’s most misunderstood animals is set to take centre stage in the Northern Rivers this month, with Defend the Wild hosting a special screening event at the Brunswick Picture House on May 17.
Posted inLismore, Local festivals and shows
LisAmore Italian Festival returns for 2026
The LisAmore Italian Festival returns to Lismore in 2026, bringing a celebration of Italian culture, food and music that is bigger than ever.
Posted inGood News, Parenting and kids, What's on
Happy Mother’s Day! What’s on across the North Coast to celebrate Mums
Mother’s Day across the North Coast is set to bring a wide mix of community events, coastal experiences, creative workshops, markets and live entertainment.