The NSW Nationals say a new report shows regional small businesses are under growing pressure, blaming the State Labor Government for rising costs and declining profitability.
Gurmesh Singh
Posted inBusiness, Feature, Money, NSW Politics
NSW Opposition promises payroll tax cut to stop business exodus
The NSW Opposition says thousands of businesses are leaving the state and promises the country’s lowest payroll tax if it wins office.
Posted inBallina
Ballina plays host as regional leaders tackle the big issues facing the bush
State ministers, mayors and regional leaders descended on Ballina last week for a major regional meeting. From bridge duplications to the Big Prawn, see what delegates got to explore.
Posted inBusiness, Coffs Harbour, Environment, Feature
Forestry Corporation job cuts condemned by NSW Nationals MPs
Dozens of Forestry Corporation jobs will be cut across the North Coast, sparking concerns over the region’s economic future.
Posted inFeature, Sawtell
New handrails improve access at Sawtell Bowling Club
The grass is greener at Sawtell Bowling Club, where new handrails funded by a NSW Government grant are improving access for bowlers.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
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.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Housing, Social issues and services
Rough sleeping rises on the Coffs Coast, MP says
The number of people sleeping rough in the Coffs Harbour local government area has increased over the past year, according to the 2026 NSW Statewide Street Count.
Posted inAgriculture, Lismore, Petitions
Nationals launch “Flick the Tick” petition
Nationals MPs have launched a “Flick the Tick” petition at Primex today, demanding stronger action and more funding to tackle the growing cattle tick threat across regional NSW.
Posted inGood News, Kempsey
Lost World War I Medal returns home to Kempsey after remarkable discovery
A World War I medal belonging to a Mid North Coast soldier has finally been returned to his family after a remarkable chain of events that began with a chance discovery in a Coffs Harbour garden.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Police ranks boosted across NSW Mid North Coast and North Coast
Police ranks across the Mid North Coast and North Coast have been boosted with 13 new probationary constables assigned to the region.