September 8, 2026
Bowraville Central ag team shines across regional shows The Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team.
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Bowraville Central ag team shines across regional shows

The Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team. The Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team. The Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team. The Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team. THE Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team competed in a series of regional shows throughout the term, earning recognition in both livestock and poultry events. The season […]

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Seeds of Renewal program opens grants for local projects Grant recipient Bellingen based OzGREEN, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023.
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Seeds of Renewal program opens grants for local projects

Grant recipient Bellingen based OzGREEN, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023. Grant recipient Bellingen based OzGREEN, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023. THE SEEDS of Renewal program is now open for grant applications from community groups. Over the past 23 years, the program has provided more than $6 million to support around 870 […]

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Coffs’ City Orchestra hosts violin virtuoso for concert in Bellingen Coffs Harbour City Orchestra performing at Bellingen Memorial Hall.
Entertainment, Event

Coffs’ City Orchestra hosts violin virtuoso for concert in Bellingen

Violin virtuoso Nicholas Fairbanks performs with Coffs Harbour City Orchestra. Coffs Harbour City Orchestra performing at Bellingen Memorial Hall. THE Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s upcoming concert featuring violin virtuoso Nicholas Fairbanks is a homecoming for the accomplished musician who grew up in Bellingen Shire. An evening performance on Saturday 19 July and a matinee on […]

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Legal Hypothetical: No bars on estate claim
Hypothetical

Legal Hypothetical: No bars on estate claim

MARVIN had been estranged from his family for several years and is now serving a lengthy prison sentence for a serious criminal offence. As a former legal officer in a national security agency, he was charged with leaking classified information. Following the death of his mother, Hilary, in 2023, her Will appointed her daughter, Emily, […]

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Inquiry launched into conservation hunting bill
Nambucca Valley

Inquiry launched into conservation hunting bill

AN Upper House inquiry has been established to examine the Game and Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025, a private members’ bill introduced by Robert Borsak MLC of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party. The bill proposes a number of amendments to the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002, including to abolish […]

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Motorcyclist dies after Valla Beach crash
Police

Motorcyclist dies after Valla Beach crash

A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a two-vehicle crash last month at the infamous intersection of Giinagay Way and Valla Beach Road, Valla Beach. About 2:15pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025, emergency services were called to Giinagay Way, following reports a car and motorcycle had collided. “The rider – a 71-year-old man – was treated at […]

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Grants now available for seniors’ events Michael Kemp MP with Oxley electorate seniors.
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Grants now available for seniors’ events

APPLICATIONS are now open for the $200,000 NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2026, with funding of up to $5,000 and $10,000 available for events taking place during next year’s festival taking place from 2-15 March. The festival theme for 2026 is ‘Live life in colour’, to encourage seniors to celebrate new adventures and embrace creativity, […]

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Bowra Golf Results
Sport Results

Bowra Golf Results

BOWRA Golf Awards 5-7-25 On Saturday the “Sports Hub” had its inaugural Sports Presentation Night for Cricket, Golf and Bowls. Awards for Golf were given to: Yearly Monthly Medal 2024 – Bruce Wilson Player of the Year 2024 – Talia Donovan Member’s Course Record 2025 – Glenn Gillon Outstanding Golf Round 2025 – Daniel Wren. […]

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Regional buses get real-time travel technology Bus users can use websites and apps to plan their journeys with up-to-date service information.
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Regional buses get real-time travel technology

Bus users can use websites and apps to plan their journeys with up-to-date service information. All buses are now fitted out with GPS and automatic passenger counting technology. FOR the first time, all NSW regional bus passengers can access real-time bus travel information from their smart devices. All 3,010 contracted buses across rural and regional […]

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