Taree man charged over alleged incident in shopping centre toilets
A Taree man has been charged over an alleged incident in a shopping centre’s women’s toilets. Read more here.
ANZAC Day 2026: North Coast service times from Port Macquarie to the Tweed
North Coast communities will gather this Saturday, April 25, for ANZAC Day services, with dawn commemorations, marches and ceremonies planned from Port Macquarie through to the Northern Rivers and Tweed.
Appeal to locate teenage girl missing from Tweed Heads
Police are appealing for public help to find a 16-year-old girl last seen in Tweed Heads earlier this week, with concerns held for her welfare.
Man charged after drugs, firearms and ammunition allegedly seized in Forster
A man has been charged after police allegedly seized drugs, firearms and ammunition during a property search on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Coalition migration policy widely condemned as bad for regional Australia
The Coalition’s hardline migration policy is drawing fierce criticism, with warnings it ignores the proven success of regional settlement and risks hurting our communities that rely on it.
River Sounds strikes the right chord in Bellingen
Set against the lush backdrop of the Mid North Coast hinterland, River Sounds has quickly carved out a reputation as one of regional New South Wales’ most beloved boutique festivals.
Little Village Clothes Swap awarded first Resource Recovery Community Grant
Ballina Shire Council has awarded its first Resource Recovery Community Grant to Little Village Clothes Swap for reducing textile waste locally.
$1 homes return as Lismore relocation program expands
Homes for $1 are back in Lismore, with 10 flood-affected houses up for auction under the relocation program.
Wage increase delivered for midwives, nurses
Thousands of nurses and midwives have won a landmark pay rise for the first time in more than two decades after an industrial umpire ruled in their favour.
Community at centre of Kyogle’s draft $64.5m budget
Kyogle residents are invited to have their say on a draft $64.5 million council budget focused on local community priorities.
NSW expands access to the pill, putting women’s healthcare closer to home
NSW women will soon be able to get the pill directly from pharmacists under a $4.5 million reform to improve access and cut delays.
Call to boost travel support for Clarence and Richmond valley communities as fuel costs rise
Rising fuel costs are increasing pressure on Clarence and Richmond valley patients travelling long distances for vital essential medical care.
Coffs Yachtie hoists new colours for a revitalised future
Coffs Harbour Yacht Club will refocus on community sailing after a private investment bid fell through. Read more here.
Great Southern Nights expands to record program with strong regional focus
Great Southern Nights will return bigger than ever, with 320 artists performing across NSW, including northern hubs like Byron Bay and Boggabilla.
Young people turning to AI for mental health support, NSW Youth Week poll finds
Nearly one in three young people in NSW are using AI to support their mental health, as new polling highlights rising anxiety and cost-of-living pressures.
Coffs Harbour on the Qantas cut list
Qantas will cut domestic flights and increase fares as it grapples with a surge in global fuel costs, a move that is already hitting regional centres including Coffs Harbour.
North Coast, Mid North Coast schools share in $100m Easter maintenance blitz
Schools across the NSW North Coast and Mid North Coast are undergoing upgrades during the Easter holidays as part of a statewide $103 million maintenance blitz.
Local athletes backed to chase sporting dreams
Fifteen Northern Rivers teenagers have received funding to pursue higher-level sport.
Local man charged with murder years after body of pregnant woman found
A Bucca resident has been arrested and charged with murder nearly nine years after the death of a pregnant 21-year-old woman in Sydney’s west.
Charges laid following investigation into alleged arson at Cundletown
A man will face court following an investigation into five alleged deliberately lit fires in the Manning/Great Lakes area.
Joyce backs Hanson as repeat hiring of convicted rapist sparks backlash
Barnaby Joyce has backed Pauline Hanson’s defence of a convicted rapist repeatedly hired by One Nation, arguing people should be allowed to rebuild their lives.
Local woman smashes military glass ceiling
Kyogle born and former 12/16 Hunter River Lancers reservist Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will be the first ever female Chief of Army.
Sydney to Grafton XPT to return after year off the rails
The Sydney to Grafton XPT is back, with services resuming later this month after a year of upgrades.
Drivers fuel crackdown as ‘Bowser Busters’ expose price mismatches
NSW drivers are behind a surge in fuel enforcement, reporting discrepancies and helping regulators crack down on non-compliant service stations.
Kempsey event to raise awareness of domestic violence through community art
A powerful community event in Kempsey will use art and storytelling to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
From the Ground Up: New grant puts rural communities at the centre of health research
Australia is shifting health research, with a new NHMRC program funding rural-led projects and moving decision-making power beyond cities firmly.
Coffs Harbour goes bananas at record-breaking moment
Hundreds formed a giant human banana at Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Beach to celebrate the region and boost a tourism campaign.
Funding open for innovative women’s sport projects in NSW
NSW sporting organisations can apply for $500,000 to boost women and girls’ participation through the Play Her Way Innovation Program.
Southern Cross University marks 20 years of pathway program success
Southern Cross University will celebrate 20 years of its Preparing for Success Program with a special event at its Lismore campus on Monday.
No fertiliser, no farmer, no food
NSW Nationals MP Richie Williamson has warned fertiliser and diesel shortages could trigger a food and fibre crisis.
Countdown on as Groovin the Moo returns to Lismore
With just one month to go, Groovin the Moo is gearing up for its return to the live music circuit, with the event set to bring major acts and local talent to Lismore.
Young hockey talent descends on Taree for state titles
Taree will host hundreds of young hockey players this weekend as the state championships deliver a boost to the local community.
Two North Coast centres face off for NSW’s Top Tourism Town
Which will you vote for in the contest for NSW’s Top Tourism Town? Coffs Harbour or Ballina?
Phil Jamieson announces national tour and new album
Grinspoon frontman and North Coast local Phil Jamieson is heading back on the road, announcing a massive national tour and new album 10Charlie out in August.
Search suspended for East Timorese rock fisherman at Emerald Beach
The search for an East Timorese man swept from rocks while fishing at Emerald Beach has been suspended after an extensive multi-agency operation.
Major upgrade completed on key Northern Rivers road
A $10.7 million upgrade to Wilsons Creek Road has been completed, improving access and resilience for Northern Rivers communities.
Regional councils and workers hit hardest as fuel crisis continues
Regional councils and their workers are bearing the brunt of rising fuel costs, as new figures highlight the growing strain on local government services and staff across New South Wales.
$1 million reward announced in bid to solve Harmony Bryant death
A $1 million reward has been announced as police renew their investigation into the 2003 death of Harmony Bryant near Port Macquarie.
Major road program underway to rebuild Lismore network
A major road restoration program has begun across Lismore, targeting 49 roads damaged in the 2022 floods.
Rugby festival to culminate in international showdown in Coffs
International rugby returns to Coffs this weekend, with Japan taking on Australia in a festival finale at C.ex Stadium.