Thousands of NSW small and family-run businesses could avoid additional stamp duty costs under proposed changes to trust regulations.
Rod Barnaby
Posted inBusiness, MidCoast
Mid North Coast businesses cautious on hiring despite confidence lift
Mid North Coast businesses remain cautious about hiring, with rising labour costs putting particular pressure on the region’s hospitality and retail sectors.
Posted inAwards, Business, Port Macquarie-Hastings
Birdon crowned Mid North Coast Business of the Year
A record 282 entries, one big winner. Port Macquarie’s Birdon has been crowned Mid North Coast Business of the Year, and will now take on the state’s best in Sydney.
Posted inMidCoast
Record number of finalists announced for 2026 Business NSW Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards
Business NSW has announced a record 282 entries for the 2026 Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards, with finalists set to compete for honours in Coffs Harbour next month.
Posted inAgriculture, Money
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?
Posted inPort Macquarie, Transport and Freight
Push for direct Melbourne flights to return to Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie lost its direct Melbourne flights when Bonza collapsed. Now the airport is fighting to bring them back — and needs local businesses to make the case.