CONSTRUCTION is now underway on the first internal road within the Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA), marking a major milestone for the long-planned mixed-use precinct. Works began in late January on the 260 metre east–west road, which will link 14 large-scale Stage One industrial lots to Red Ash Road, Valla and provide direct access to […]
Ian Napier was slugged with five years' worth of land taxes after diversifying his winery business. Photo: Peter Stoop/AAP PHOTOS.
UNDER the shade of a weeping willow on the banks of a sparkling dam, wine lovers can look out across a sprawling national park while sipping chilled Chardonnay. Members of the Wombat Crossing Vineyard, in the heart of the NSW Hunter Valley wine region, can also stay in a cosy lodge with a fireplace, aptly […]
A paddock to the north-east of Kyogle, which is claimed to have a koala density higher than the best habitat in the GKNP. Photo: NEFA.
THE North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) has questioned the NSW Government’s Koala baseline assessments, saying that a review has found the Government’s models of koala densities broad and inaccurate. This includes claims that cleared paddocks near Kyogle have higher densities of koalas than the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). NEFA says the survey results, often […]
NSW Police will be able to crush non-compliant, high-powered e-bikes. Photo: NSW Police.
POLICE will get extra powers to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes that officials say are fuelling anti-social behaviour. Mirroring a move made in WA, NSW Police will be able to crush non-compliant, high-powered e-bikes including so-called ‘fat bikes’ and other throttle-only devices. The move responded to a controversial social media video that showed a group […]
The positive response from the community to the Care and Connection Day held in December has motivated organisers to do it again on 18 February. Photo: supplied.
FOLLOWING the strong turnout and positive response to the Care and Connection Day held late last year, another community-focused event is set to take place in Nambucca Heads later this month. The third Care and Connection Day will be held on Wednesday 18 February from 11am to 2pm at 54 Mumbler Street, Nambucca Heads, bringing […]
The landslip near Gordonville Crossing is still moving.
The landslip near Gordonville Crossing is still moving. Bellingen Shire Mayor Steve Allan and GM Mark Griffioen inspected the site with Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison, Oxley MP Michael Kemp and engineers and work crews. BELLINGEN Shire Council is continuing to work with Transport for NSW and the State Government as the landslip on Waterfall Way […]
Local author Tamara McWilliam and Colin Jarrett launch The Final Sunset in Macksville with the mayor Gary Lee.
LOCAL author Tamara McWilliam officially launched her latest novel, The Final Sunset, in Macksville last week at the Elk on 38 Cafe, with the story of identity, culture and resilience taking centre stage. Based on the true-life journey of respected Gumbaynggirr man Colin Jarrett, the novel explores a life shaped by both Sioux (Native American) […]
MEMBER for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp are calling on the Minns Government to urgently double the Small Business Recovery Grant from $25,000 to $50,000. They say Labor has failed communities affected by the March 2025 floods, by allowing the deadline for recovery grants to pass without delivering the support […]
Grainy CCTV images recorded across the road show the dogs following Mrs Laverty even as the young men carry her to safety.
Grainy CCTV images recorded across the road show the dogs following Mrs Laverty even as the young men carry her to safety. Shirley Laverty on a better day. Photo: Karen Clarke. TWO Macksville teenagers are being hailed heroes for saving 91-year-old Shirley Laverty from a horrific ordeal. Mrs Laverty was leisurely gardening on Saturday evening, […]
Medical student Aimee Long is one of the 7,900 students who have benefitted from the program since 2024. Photo: NSW Health.
UP TO $12,000 in financial support is on offer for students enrolled in medical, nursing, midwifery, dentistry, Aboriginal health and allied health degrees across NSW. The new round of applications for the Tertiary Health Study Subsidies Program opened on 28 January. This year, support will be available for up to 4,000 students across the state. […]
