Mid North Coast communities will share in a $56.3 million recovery package to support rebuilding, environmental repair and local businesses.
Chris Minns
Posted inHealth, Local News, Women
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.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, NSW Politics, Transport and Freight
NSW boosts freight limits as national fuel plan sets staged response
The NSW Government has moved to increase freight capacity and ease pressure on fuel supplies, announcing temporary changes to truck limits and operating hours
Posted inEnergy
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.
Posted inHousing, Lismore
Lismore build-to-rent homes take shape
Fifty new build-to-rent homes are rising in East Lismore, providing more secure rental housing as the community continues its recovery and growth.
Posted inClarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Women
North Coast women named finalists in 2026 NSW Women of the Year Awards
Several women from NSW’s North Coast are among the 31 finalists announced for the 2026 NSW Women of the Year Awards, recognising leadership, resilience and community impact across the state.
Posted inNSW Politics, Parenting and kids, Technology
NSW joins High Court battle to protect kids online
NSW has joined South Australia to defend Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s against a High Court challenge brought by several plaintiffs.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
More voices added to call for better rural health
Calls for urgent, practical reform of rural healthcare have intensified this past week, with the Country Mayor’s Association formally backing the Better Care, Closer to Home Alliance push for a new Rural Health Action Plan
Posted inNews, NSW Politics, Politics
New NSW ministry announced
The incoming NSW Labor Government have announced their new ministry and it’s 50% women.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, News
Regional Cities NSW welcomes invitation to join Premier’s new regional advisory group
Regional Cities NSW has welcomed an invitation to join the NSW Premier’s new Rural, Remote and Regional Advisory Council.