January 16, 2026
Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed secures permanent home after decade-long search Stuart Homes, representing the VRA, hands over the Land Title to Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed President John Kent OAM, in the presence of representatives from both organisations
Community

Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed secures permanent home after decade-long search

A SIGNIFICANT milestone was reached this week for the Nambucca Heads Men’s Shed, with the official handover of the Land Title for their premises, marking the end of a ten-year search for a permanent home. In a symbolic moment, long-time President of the Men’s Shed, John Kent OAM, received the Land Title document from Stuart […]

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Transport support for flood-affected residents in Nambucca, Bellingen and Coffs Harbour The service will allow flood-affected residents access to essential services.
Community

Transport support for flood-affected residents in Nambucca, Bellingen and Coffs Harbour

THE Community Transport Company has announced it will be providing specialised transport services for residents affected by the recent floods across the Nambucca, Bellingen, and Coffs Harbour local government areas. For the next two weeks, the organisation is offering dedicated transport support to help flood-affected residents access essential services such as medical appointments, hospital visits, […]

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Kempsey Mayor welcomes Ministers to witness flood devastation Ministers Janelle Saffin and Kristy McBain assess business impact with Mayor Kinne Ring.
Government, Regional

Kempsey Mayor welcomes Ministers to witness flood devastation

KEMPSEY Shire Council Mayor Kinne Ring welcomed a delegation of state and federal Ministers to the region on Monday, 26 May to witness firsthand the widespread devastation caused by recent flooding and to advocate for urgent recovery support. Since November 2009 there have been 26 natural disaster declarations for the Kempsey Shire with multiple floods, […]

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Man charged after shots allegedly fired at police
Police

Man charged after shots allegedly fired at police

A MAN has been charged after shots were allegedly fired at police following a pursuit. About 2.15am on Saturday morning, officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District attempted to stop a Subaru Impreza on Giinagay Way, Valla. The Subaru failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated before being terminated shortly after due to […]

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Police warn against looting in flood-stricken towns Police will "throw the book" at anyone found looting as NSW residents continue their flood recovery. Photo: Adam Oswell/AAP PHOTOS.
National

Police warn against looting in flood-stricken towns

POLICE are pouring resources into Australia’s flood-ravaged towns to prevent a breakdown in law and order after two men were arrested for alleged looting. NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Peter Thurtell said extra officers were on the beat in NSW’s mid-north coast and Hunter regions after the men, both aged 20, were arrested for allegedly stealing […]

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Veteran organisation deployed to flood clean-up DRA volunteers have been mobilised into communities including Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Nambucca to begin clean-up efforts.
National

Veteran organisation deployed to flood clean-up

MORE than 100 Disaster Relief Australia volunteers have deployed to assist communities of the Hunter and Mid North Coast with flood recovery. The veteran-led volunteer organisation has mobilised its volunteers into communities including Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Nambucca to begin clean-up efforts after the recent devastating weather event that has hit the region. Tasked […]

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Scamming behaviour tipped to spike following natural disaster Authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the recent natural disaster through fake fundraising appeals. Photo: NSW SES.
Local News

Scamming behaviour tipped to spike following natural disaster

PREDATORY scammer activity is predicted to skyrocket in the wake of the recent rains and flood disasters. In the aftermath of severe flooding, the State Government is urging people to remain vigilant when donating to recovery efforts. As communities recover and rebuild, authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the situation through fake […]

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Fodder drops provide lifeline to flooded farmers Fodder is being air-dropped to farmers in need.
Community

Fodder drops provide lifeline to flooded farmers

HELICOPTERS have provided isolated farmers with emergency fodder for their stranded livestock, as part of a range of support available to flood-affected farmers across the Mid North Coast, North Coast and Hunter. As of midday Saturday, 24 May, there had been 43 helicopter aerial drops of fodder, and nearly 131 emergency fodder drops by other […]

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Knife-edge recounts could decide parliament’s make-up A rare recount in a Sydney electorate will delay confirmation of Australia's next parliament. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
National

Knife-edge recounts could decide parliament’s make-up

IT could take weeks to confirm the members of Australia’s next parliament, with one seat sitting on a margin of only eight votes and an incumbent in another requesting a second tally. Independent MP Zoe Daniel has requested a recount in the Melbourne seat of Goldstein. The Australian Electoral Commission finalised a margin of 260 […]

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Radiotherapy kidney cancer treatment soon available in Coffs Harbour Representatives from Shearwater Lodge, Tour de Rocks and the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour with the project lead of the SABR technique Sarah Edwards (front right) at Mid North Coast Cancer Institute.
Health, Regional

Radiotherapy kidney cancer treatment soon available in Coffs Harbour

KIDNEY cancer patients on the Mid North Coast will soon have a new treatment option – Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR). It is due to the combined generosity of Coffs Harbour’s Shearwater Lodge, Tour de Rocks Limited and the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour. The SABR technique delivers a high dose of radiotherapy with extreme […]

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