Participants displayed a great degree of skill. During weather emergencies Marine Rescue NSW can be requested to assist by NSW SES. Marine Rescue NSW multi-purpose vessels were used in the exercise. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from seven units across the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast took part in the Red Rock exercise. Participants from […]

DO not be alarmed if you encounter a large koala with a blue head trudging along the road to Sydney – it is simply “KoaLaMan looking for a home”. The 550km, 30-day walk from the “Happy Frog” in Coffs Harbour to Parliament House in Sydney, is the latest in Peter Elzer’s efforts to halt logging […]

THE Regional Tech Hub has announced a new grants program, offering up to $3000 to community groups across rural, regional and remote Australia. The Connect Grants are open to grassroots projects that help people navigate the complex world of phone and internet connectivity. Regional Tech Hub General Manager, Jennifer Medway, said the program is about […]

FRONTPAGE PIC_ Lions Clubs Provide Relief _MB_PY NEWS_ Lions Clubs Provide Relief _MB_PY 2 IN the wake of recent flooding in the local area, the Macksville and Nambucca Heads Lions Clubs have worked quickly and effectively to provide targeted support to affected families, thanks to funding from the Australian Lions Foundation (ALF). As floodwaters began […]

THE Rotary Club of Nambucca Valley is bringing fun and fundraising together every Tuesday night at the Bowra Sports Hub. The popular Rotary Chocolate Wheel has been drawing strong community support and delivering real benefits to local groups. The simple format has proven a hit with charity groups and other not-for-profit organisations. Each Tuesday evening […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

HERITAGE timber bridge restoration experts from Placemaking NSW, Transport for NSW and Broockmann Water Advisory have visited the North Coast for a guided tour of native hardwood production forests. The tour, facilitated by the Forestry Corporation of NSW’s (FCNSW) Sales and Planning teams, offered an opportunity for the NSW Government’s bridge team to see first-hand […]

FARMERS are calling for a government crackdown to stamp out fire ants in NSW after the pests were discovered in Tweed Heads last week. Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) are prohibited under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 and high-risk materials are restricted from infested areas of south-east Queensland. On Wednesday the NSW Government confirmed an immature […]