Egg-citing Easter fun across the North Coast
Easter on the North Coast promises a long weekend full of fun, festivities, and family-friendly activities. From chocolate egg hunts to live music, rodeos, art exhibitions, and quirky community events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Art on the Edge as Dorrigo Exhibition Returns
The Dorrigo Plateau’s creative community is preparing to take centre stage, with the 2026 Dorrigo Easter Art Exhibition opening tomorrow at the Dorrigo Community Hall.
Government gives in and cuts excise, heavy vehicle user charge
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that as a result of today’s National Cabinet meeting, fuel excise will be halved for three months and the heavy vehicle user charge will be zeroed to provide immediate relief.
Impact of fuel shortages spread beyond bowser as National Cabinet meets
Fuel shortage impacts spread well beyond the bowser, hitting farms, freight, charities and services as National Cabinet meets on response.
New general manager appointed for Grafton and Maclean hospitals
A new general manager has taken over at Grafton and Maclean hospitals as a major redevelopment gets underway.
What a small business wants
Small business owners across NSW are being invited to help shape a new advisory service, with entrepreneur Mark Bouris appointed to lead a 90-day review
Local sporting groups in Myall Lakes receive funding boost
More than $48,000 in funding will support Myall Lakes sporting clubs recovering from floods and keeping communities active.
Casino artist Billy Gudgeon releases new country rock track
Casino artist Billy Gudgeon has released his new single Bigger Days & Better Nights, kicking off what he hopes will be a big year.
Top state honour for Lismore health professional
Lismore podiatrist Helen McGregor has been named NSW Allied Health Professional of the Year.
New flood-resilient school takes shape in Lismore South
The rebuild of Lismore South Public School has reached a key milestone, with the first building modules lifted into place.
Government proposes new supply powers as fuel crisis continues
Fuel crisis continues as government proposes supply powers and Hogan pushes tax cut.
Aboriginal artwork strengthens cultural safety at Casino Hospital
Six Aboriginal totem poles now line Casino Hospital, creating a more culturally safe and welcoming space for patients.
Annual dredging begins at Tweed River entrance
Annual dredging at the Tweed River entrance is underway, with up to 150,000 cubic metres of sand to be removed.
Double hit: fuel and fertiliser crisis raises fears for winter crops
Fuel and fertiliser shortages are creating a “double hit” for farmers, with fears some may not plant crops this season.
Discover New England’s best makers at Seasons
One of the region’s most beloved expos, Seasons of New England, returns this weekend with a clear purpose: to put the region’s makers where they belong, front and centre.
Fast DA approvals put $1m Moonee Beach hub within reach
Coffs Harbour’s fast DA approvals could unlock $1 million for a new Moonee Beach community hub.
MidCoast Council calls for community voices on key reference groups
MidCoast Council is inviting locals to help shape decision-making on flood management and the region’s arts and creative industries.
Community asked to weigh in on four options for Alstonville to Ballina path
Four route options are on the table for a proposed shared path linking Alstonville and Ballina, with locals invited to have their say.
Southern Cross climbs global nursing rankings as workforce demand grows
Southern Cross University has jumped 147 places in global nursing rankings, as Australia faces a looming shortage of more than 70,000 nurses.
Coffs Harbour rejoins Regional Capitals
Coffs Harbour wants a stronger voice in Canberra, moving to rejoin Regional Capitals Australia to push for funding on roads, housing and infrastructure.
Celebrating 40 Years of Caring: Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre marks a milestone
For four decades, the Coffs Harbour Women’s Health Centre has been a cornerstone of support, care, and advocacy for women and gender-diverse people across the Mid North Coast.
187 NSW petrol stations out of diesel as Big Oil asked to explain
Fuel shortages are deepening across New South Wales, with 187 service stations now out of diesel as the state government moves to force major fuel companies to reveal how supply is being distributed.
New paramedics boost emergency care in Grafton and Tweed
Sixteen new paramedics have been deployed to Gunnedah, boosting emergency care across the New England region.
Ride the Wave festival underway
The Ride the Wave Festival is underway in Port Macquarie, with the professional surf competition set to hit the water tomorrow as part of five days of surf, skate and music
Nationals launch fuel tracker as diesel standards lowered to boost supply
The Nationals have launched a new online tool to track fuel shortages across regional Australia, as governments move to ease diesel standards in a bid to boost supply during the deepening fuel crisis.
Jenny Dowell remembered as ‘trailblazer’ and community champion
Lismore is mourning the loss of former mayor Jenny Dowell OAM, remembered as a compassionate leader and tireless advocate who dedicated her life to the community.
Light shone on ‘deceptive’ anti-renewables campaigns
A parliamentary inquiry has found ‘astroturfing’ and deliberately deceptive campaigns were common in the last federal election.
Push for free public transport this Easter as fuel prices reshape travel
The NSW Opposition is calling for free public transport over the Easter long weekend, as new data shows rising fuel prices are already changing how Australians plan their holidays.
Business cheers as landmark EU trade deal signed, but farmers sold short
Australian businesses are celebrating a long-awaited free trade deal with the EU, but farmers warn the agreement delivers little for agriculture and could hurt the sector for decades.
Unlicensed driver charged after 180km/h highway pursuit
A Queensland man who police allege has never held a driver’s licence in any Australian state or territory has been charged following a high-speed pursuit near Kempsey.
Aussie firm to roll out AI-in-a-box in regional areas
A network of portable data centres could be installed throughout Australia’s regions as part of a plan to power artificial intelligence with renewable energy.
Illegal e-bikes to be seized and crushed under new NSW laws
New laws allowing police to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes will be introduced to Parliament today, as the NSW Government moves to crack down on dangerous riding behaviour across the state.
Local story tells how anxiety is a bitch
A Northern Rivers nurse has turned a decade-long writing journey into a candid debut memoir, offering a deeply personal look at motherhood, mental health and the pressure to “hold it all together”.
50 days to a new era for Primex
With just 50 days to go, Norco Primex Field Days 2026 is set to usher in a new era for regional events, as the countdown builds toward its first year at the Lismore Showgrounds.
Gardens bloom again as Glenrock reopens with festival fashion parade
A beloved local destination is preparing to welcome visitors once again, with the reopening of Glenrock Gardens under the new ownership of Camille and Duayne Pearce.
North Coast students take the stage at Pulse Alive in Sydney
North Coast students are among thousands performing at Pulse Alive in Sydney this week, showcasing their talents on a major stage.
Free live music this Easter at Byron
A full weekend of free live music, food and markets is set to draw crowds to Byron Bay this Easter, with three major market events running back-to-back across the long weekend.
Woman in critical condition after alleged hit-and-run by teen driver
A young woman remains in a critical condition after she was allegedly struck by a vehicle driven by a teenage boy near Coffs Harbour overnight.
Free bike workshops for Ballina and Lennox Head riders
Ballina Shire residents will have the chance to get their bikes checked and brush up on safety skills when free council-run workshops roll in this April.
Wild dog baiting programs underway across NSW
The NSW Government has launched its autumn wild dog control campaign, with aerial and ground baiting programs underway across the state to help protect livestock, native wildlife and pets.