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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · -33284s

School zones are back from Monday School zones return across NSW on Monday, 12 October. Slow to 40km/h or risk heavy fines and demerits, and watch for flashing lights and school buses.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · -26806s

Byron councillor Janet Swain to run for Labor in Ballina She teaches music, founded a festival in Brunswick Heads, and sits on Byron Shire Council. Now Janet Swain wants Ballina's seat in NSW Parliament, with Labor's backing for the March 2027 State Election.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · -20844s

Roadworks to cause delays along Waterfall Way Motorists travelling between Raleigh and Armidale are being warned to expect delays as multiple roadworks take place along Waterfall Way later this month.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · -16007s

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car at Tweed Heads A man in his 70s has died after a late-night crash in Wharf Street, Tweed Heads. Police want CCTV, mobile phone, or dashcam vision from anyone who was nearby.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · -13792s

Four exhibitions explore landscapes, memory and disaster at Ballina gallery Four exhibitions exploring landscapes, memory, environmental change and natural disasters will be presented at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · -8748s

Five councils fight $18.9 million grants cut as disaster funding rules stay Canberra is keeping disaster funding largely as is, but five North Coast and MidCoast councils say a proposed NSW grants change could strip $18.9 million a year from flood-hit communities.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · -1304s

Clarence Valley projects recognised for tackling housing challenges Two Clarence Valley Council projects aimed at fast-tracking housing development and improving approval times have been shortlisted for prestigious NSW planning awards.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 13h

Bellingen and Dorrigo pools reopen for summer season Bellingen and Dorrigo pools have reopened for summer, offering swimming programs, upgraded facilities and recreational activities for local residents.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 16h

Overnight roadworks to affect Pacific Motorway access at West Ballina Overnight roadworks on the Pacific Motorway at West Ballina will cause temporary closures and detours from Monday, 12 October.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 18h

Businesses invited to help shape new South Lismore industrial precinct A proposed 21-lot industrial precinct in South Lismore could create new jobs, support local businesses and boost regional investment.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 21h

Ballina residents asked to help shape future health services Ballina residents are being invited to help shape future health services as planning begins for the region’s growing and ageing population.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

New lighting upgrade boosts evening sport at Evans Head Evans Head sporting clubs can now train and compete more safely after a major lighting upgrade at Stan Payne Oval.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Driver charged over alleged hit-and-run following fatal Eungella shooting A 39-year-old man has been charged after allegedly pursuing and running over another man following a fatal shooting near Murwillumbah last year.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

$4.3m upgrade to cut queues at Ballina Resource Recovery Centre Ballina residents can expect shorter queues and easier access following a $4.3 million upgrade to the Resource Recovery Centre.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Coffs Harbour residents invited to shape community resilience plan Coffs Harbour residents are being asked to help shape practical ideas aimed at saving money and strengthening community resilience.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Making a splash: MidCoast pools dive into longer season MidCoast families will have more time to make a splash, with outdoor pools staying open throughout the April school holidays.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

SBM26: looking good everywhere Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three local businesses that keep the North Coast looking good at home, online, and within.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

New measles case puts Byron Bay on alert A new measles case was out and about at the Byron Beachside Markets on Saturday, 26 September. If you were there, here is what to watch for until 14 October.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Clarence Valley Council proposes six-month improvement program Clarence Valley Council is proposing a six-month improvement program while seeking to keep its elected councillors in office.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Camera cars to survey more than 1,700km of MidCoast roads Camera-equipped vehicles will survey more than 1,700 kilometres of MidCoast roads from Thursday to help guide future maintenance.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Roaming concerts and Dungeons & Dragons win Nambucca grants Three volunteer-run Nambucca Valley halls are about to host big-name music acts, and Macksville teens are getting a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. See which six projects won council grant money.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Browns Creek Pump Station upgrade to boost Lismore flood resilience Construction will begin early next year on a $16.5 million upgrade to Lismore’s Browns Creek Pump Station, more than doubling its stormwater capacity.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Mid North Coast girls make football history in Dubbo Nine girls from Birpai Country designed their own jerseys and are about to make Mid North Coast football history in Dubbo. Now their families need the community behind them.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

SBM26: Vroom, clink, aaahhh Today we’re celebrating three local businesses that keep the North Coast confident, happy and looking good.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Bellingen weekend to bring MEAO veterans together for 25th anniversary Veterans of Australia's Middle East deployments are being invited to pack up the car and head to the Bellinger River this month, as the Bellinger River RSL Sub-Branch marks 25 years since Australia's commitment to Afghanistan be

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Former Grafton diocese registrar defrocked for a second time Former Anglican Diocese of Grafton registrar and Clarence Valley councillor Patrick Comben AO has been deposed from Holy Orders for a second time over failure to properly manage claims of child sexual abuse.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Indigenous art award brings national finalists to Lismore More than 40 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across Australia have been named as finalists in the 2026 Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award in Lismore.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Body found in Terragon stock dip treated as suspicious A body found in a stock dip at Terragon, 300 metres down an overgrown track, has police treating the death as suspicious. They still do not know who she is.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Kempsey councillor's "bashed" comment was real, investigator finds An investigator says Kempsey councillor Noel Selby did post "pity he hadn't bashed you" on Facebook, after he said it was posted without his consent. Now the council must decide what comes next.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

SBM26: Stay, talk, romance Today we’re featuring three creative and caring mums whose businesses keep the North Coast talking, reading and caring.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Still enjoying the school holidays? Take your time on the roads, keep an eye out for little travellers and enjoy these last few days of the break.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Dorrigo Show offers up chocolate cakes, cattle, cowboys and a dash across the arena From rodeo riders and livestock to woodchops, motorbikes, a dog high jump and a men’s chocolate cake competition, the Dorrigo Show has something for everyone. Dorrigo Show President Ben Clark said it was the communi

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

78-year-old charged over alleged historical child sexual assaults on Mid North Coast A 78-year-old man faces 21 charges over alleged historical child sexual assaults on the Mid North Coast.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Tiga Cross named Young Business Leader for the second year running Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary managing director Tiga Cross has been named the 2026 Regional Young Business Leader and will now go on to represent the region at the NSW State Awards.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Day-trippers spend record $16.2 billion Short trips, big spending. Day-trippers poured a record $16.2 billion into NSW last year, and the North Coast was one of the top three places they headed.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

125 events to celebrate NSW carers They work behind the scenes and rarely get thanked. Now 125 events across NSW will celebrate unpaid carers this National Carers Week. Here's what's on offer.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

SBM26: Threads, smarts, choreographed Today for Small Business Month we’re celebrating three local businesses that keep us well-dressed, profitable and dancing.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Coffs Harbour and Grafton health sites share in $1.7m upgrade boost Coffs Harbour Health Campus and a Grafton mental health facility share more than $1.7 million in upgrades. Here's where the cash is going.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Four North Coast groups win Australia Post wellbeing grants Four North Coast groups, from Laurieton to Wilsons Creek, have scored Australia Post cash to fight isolation and lift mental wellbeing. Find out who made the cut.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Grants of up to $50,000 now open A $540,000 pool, grants of up to $50,000, and one month to apply. Regional charities with a good idea have until Saturday, 31 October to put their case to the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

SBM26: 5th October Today for Small Business Month, we’re celebrating three local businesses that keep the North Coast sparkling, hydrated and safe.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Record year for NSW breast screening A record number of NSW women got a breast screen last year. But almost half of eligible women in Northern NSW are overdue. It takes 20 minutes and no referral required.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Second rider dies after Booral crash A horse float, a utility and two motorcycles. Two riders are now dead after a Sunday morning crash at Booral, and a young driver faces a string of serious charges.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Goat producers urged to have levy say The goat levy hasn't changed since 1997. Now producers face a vote that would more than double it. Here's where the money would go, and why every vote counts.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Roosters win NRL grand final in one point nail-biter One point. One last game for Daly Cherry-Evans. The Roosters survived a wild Knights fightback to win the NRL grand final in a close finish.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Dogs on beaches? Ballina wants your say Pets are family, but not everyone loves a dog on the beach. Ballina's new plan will shape off-leash areas and ranger patrols across the shire, and the clock is ticking to have your say.

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North Coast Times @nctimesau.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Roosters dominate NRLW grand final Perfect season complete. The Roosters stormed to a 30-6 NRLW grand final win over Brisbane, sending Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter into retirement as premiers.

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