A century of floods, feuds, and fairways: Nambucca golf club marks 100 years
It started as a goat track on a headland. Now it’s one of the Mid North Coast’s finest courses. Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club just celebrated 100 years — and the stories are gold.
Coffs Harbour Council approves extra rate relief for eligible pensioners
Eligible Coffs Harbour pensioners will receive additional rate relief in 2026–27 after the council approved voluntary rebates on waste and environmental charges.
NSW farmers need urgent action on China beef tariffs
NSW Liberals and Nationals are urging the State Government to press Canberra for action after China’s new beef tariff hit exporters.
Lismore Council to seek funding opportunities for future home of Hannah Cabinet
Lismore City Council will seek external funding to investigate a safe, accessible and long-term home for the internationally recognised Hannah Cabinet.
Community shapes priorities for Coffs Harbour
Community feedback has shaped the City of Coffs Harbour’s adopted 2026/27 Operational Plan, prioritising key infrastructure projects.
Taree roundtable brings insurers and community leaders together
Insurers, governments and community leaders will meet in Taree today to discuss flood recovery and future resilience one year on.
Greyhound racing campaign highlights industry reforms
Greyhound Racing NSW has launched a campaign highlighting industry reforms and welfare improvements while countering what it says is misinformation.
‘50 Years of Deadly’: NAIDOC celebrations to feature major awards announcement
Coffs Harbour will celebrate NAIDOC Week by announcing 2026 Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards winners on 6 July.
Scam warning as EOFY sales and tax time approach
Australians are being urged to stay vigilant as scammers exploit EOFY sales and tax season with increasingly sophisticated fraud attempts.
Concern brewing as buried Hanson policy threatens affordable medicines
A local mum says she and her asthmatic daughter could die without PBS medicines. She’s not alone — public concern is growing over a little-noticed One Nation policy, and a petition is now calling on Hanson to back off.
Clarence Valley and MidCoast councils among finalists in North Coast tourism awards
Clarence Valley and MidCoast councils are among the finalists in the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards, recognising regional tourism excellence.
Tutu Day returns to support our kids
Northern Rivers residents are encouraged to wear tutus on 31 July to raise funds for Our Kids charity.
Barrington Coast Airshow returns to the region
The Barrington Coast Airshow will return to Taree on Saturday, 7 November, with more than 6,000 visitors expected to attend the event and inject more than $2 million into the local economy.
Woman charged with more than 400 offences after alleged $2m strata fraud
A 30-year-old woman has been charged with more than 400 fraud-related offences after police alleged she stole more than $2 million from strata trust accounts in the Coffs Harbour area.
Labor-Greens deal criticised over proposed changes to self-managed super funds
Federal MP Alison Penfold says Labor’s reported deal with the Greens on superannuation would limit retirement investment choice.
Proposed Korora, Woolgoolga projects to deliver community benefits
The City of Coffs Harbour has approved agreements with developers to deliver path, road and infrastructure upgrades in Korora and Woolgoolga.
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.
Man charged after alleged traffic and property crime spree on Mid North Coast
A man has been charged over a string of alleged traffic and property offences across the Mid North Coast.
Nearly $1 million to tackle loneliness and chronic illness in Wauchope
A link worker, a community officer, and nearly a million dollars. Wauchope is getting serious about keeping its older residents connected and healthy.
Half of Australia’s electricity now comes from renewables thanks to households
Nearly half of Australia’s power now comes from renewables, households are leading the charge, and a major national plan says the shift is only accelerating. Here’s what it means for your power bill.
Clarence Valley Council makes key decisions on budget, agriculture, flying foxes and cultural engagement
Clarence Valley Council wrapped up a full agenda at its June Ordinary Meeting, adopting its annual budget and operational plan, launching a new agricultural grants program, endorsing a new flying fox management strategy and taking steps toward establishing a powerhouse museum.
Mid North Coast school leaders gather in Port Macquarie for state education roadshow
Up to 130 principals and public school leaders from across the Mid North Coast and beyond will converge on Port Macquarie today as part of the NSW Department of Education’s annual Schools Roadshow.
Heritage listing secures future of MV Beardmore for the community
The MV Beardmore’s State Heritage listing preserves a key piece of Clarence Valley history and recognises decades of community effort.
Walcha Coffee adds seven more medals to growing awards record
Walcha Coffee has added another seven medals to its growing awards record after competing at Golden Bean Australasia 2026, one of the coffee industry’s largest competitions.
Rubber hits the road on record $174.6m investment for Lismore
Lismore residents will see construction crews deployed across the city and surrounding region in the coming months, with Lismore City Council adopting a $174.6 million roads and bridges program for 2026-27.
Investigation work underway for The Bight Bridge rebuild
Geotechnical investigations have begun for Wingham’s Bight Bridge replacement, a key milestone in designing the new river crossing.
35 e-bikes destroyed after police seizures in Tweed Heads
Police have destroyed 35 seized e-bikes in the Tweed Heads area, with more forfeiture applications still before the courts. View vision here.
Paraquat stays but with major new restrictions as regulator delivers verdict
Australia’s pesticide regulator has handed down a major decision on paraquat and diquat— it stays, but with tight new restrictions.
Man charged after police allegedly seize ketamine worth an estimated $1 million
A 24-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly seized 20kg of ketamine worth an estimated $1 million.
Road realignment project to begin at Emerald Beach
Work will begin in July on a $3 million Emerald Beach road upgrade designed to improve access and public space.
North Coast families to get $100 rego cut and a new maternity unit at Grafton
A new maternity unit for Grafton, $100 off rego, and record health investment. Here’s what the NSW Budget delivers for the North Coast.
North Coast community groups share in national digital grants round
Bellingen’s 2BBB FM is getting a digital equipment upgrade, and South West Rocks is digitising its history collection — both funded through a national Telstra and FRRR community grant round.
New memorials coming to Gloucester and Old Bar to honour fallen veterans
Old Bar is getting a permanent war memorial, backed by more than $66,000 in federal funding. And Gloucester is getting a new display to tell the story of those who served
CGT shake-up brings relief, but succession remains the real test for farmers
A major tax backdown has lifted the CGT threshold to $10 million, but farm groups say the real test is still to come: can families actually pass the farm on?
Bellingen Shire community groups receive funding for local projects and events
Bellingen Shire Council has awarded more than $52,000 in grants to support community, arts, environmental and sporting projects.
Terrifying home invasion detail prompts phone action for Torrington
She has survived a terrifying home invasion, including watching her husband shoot their attacker to save their lives. Now 72 year old Di Blessing has turned to activist, with a previously unknown and terrifying detail making the connectivity issue even more real.
NSW unveils roadmap to grow $100 million hemp industry
NSW has unveiled a roadmap to grow its hemp industry into a $100 million sector, with new support for farmers, manufacturers and regional investment.
‘Basics’ budget the start of Labor state election pitch
In his government’s last budget before a state election, the NSW treasurer is looking to sell a message of responsibility and basic service delivery.
Community priorities at heart of Kyogle Council funding push
Kyogle Council is strengthening its advocacy efforts to secure State and Federal Government funding for infrastructure projects identified as priorities by the local community.
Return and Earn hits 16 billion containers and $100 million for charity
Sixteen billion bottles, cans and cartons — and counting. NSW’s Return and Earn scheme has now raised more than $100 million for charities, from koala hospitals to kids’ education.