September 3, 2026
Leadership competition invites young leaders to life-changing Power Trip in Canberra 2024 Power Trip winners from rural, regional, and remote Australia at Parliament House.
Government

Leadership competition invites young leaders to life-changing Power Trip in Canberra

YOUNG rural women and non-binary students in Years 10 to 12 from across Australia will have the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime ‘Power Trip’ to the nation’s capital. Country to Canberra’s (C2C) prestigious Leadership Competition launched on Monday, opening the door for young rural leaders to embark on a four-day leadership experience designed to help […]

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Veterans given free vehicle access to National Parks A family runs towards the sea at Booti Booti National Park, where park entry fees for motor vehicles apply. Photo: John Spencer/DPIE.
Regional

Veterans given free vehicle access to National Parks

THE Minns Government is extending free vehicle access to National Parks to all Commonwealth Veteran Card holders. Park entry fees for motor vehicles apply at 45 of NSW’s 895 national parks and reserves. A 2025-26 budget measure will enable veterans from around Australia to apply for a pass to enter for free. The pass is […]

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NSW residents urged to purchase firewood collection authorisations this winter
Local News

NSW residents urged to purchase firewood collection authorisations this winter

FORESTRY Corporation is reminding residents to purchase firewood authorisations before collecting wood from State forests. Recent updates have been made to Forestry Corporation’s online firewood permit page. The conditions for firewood collection have also been updated and should be understood prior to entering State forests. The system now distinguishes some locations between pine and native […]

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Support available for farmers after floods The Local Land Services team is available to support landholders impacted by the recent floods
Government

Support available for farmers after floods

LOCAL Land Services (LLS) is encouraging landholders impacted by the recent floods to access the support, services and advice available to help them recover. Andrew Mulligan, Recovery Coordinator for LLS, said recovery is a process, but landholders don’t have to face it alone. “Our team of experts is on hand to assist with advice on […]

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Kobie Knight leads NSW to Touch Football State of Origin win Kobie and her supporters during the State of Origin series. Photo: supplied.
Sport

Kobie Knight leads NSW to Touch Football State of Origin win

Winners are ginners: Kobie Knight celebrating her win. Photo: supplied. Kobie and her supporters during the State of Origin series. Photo: supplied. CAMDEN Haven’s Kobie Knight scored two spectacular tries to lead her NSW Women’s 45s side to victory over Queensland in the Touch Football State of Origin (SOO) Series. The 2025 SOO series was […]

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2 Old Mill Road, Herons Creek is on the market with Harcourts Laurieton
Property

2 Old Mill Road, Herons Creek is on the market with Harcourts Laurieton

2 Old Mill Road, Herons Creek4 Bed, 2 Bath, 8 CarPrice update: $1.600,000 – $1.700,000 DREAMING of a charming rural lifestyle? This stunning property seamlessly blends original country charm with modern living conveniences, offering a peaceful lifestyle and boasting 20.64Ha (50 acres) in the rolling hills of Herons Creek. Recently refreshed with new paint inside […]

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Businesses and farmers to ‘take matters into their own hands’ over flood relief Member for Oxley Michael Kemp has spoken to hundreds of local farmers since the floods. Photos: supplied.
Regional

Businesses and farmers to ‘take matters into their own hands’ over flood relief

Member for Oxley Michael Kemp has spoken to hundreds of local farmers since the floods. Photos: supplied. MICHAEL Kemp fears as many as 95 percent of flood affected farmers and businesses in the Oxley electorate will struggle to stay in operation if the state doesn’t request a Category D declaration from the Federal Government. The […]

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Port Macquarie businesses dig deep for Bravehearts charity race day Irene Balkema, Jenny Watts, jockey Luke Rolls, Tickle Me Pink, and Rick Balkema.
Event

Port Macquarie businesses dig deep for Bravehearts charity race day

Irene Balkema, Jenny Watts, jockey Luke Rolls, Tickle Me Pink, and Rick Balkema. ‘Ditto’, the Bravehearts mascot. LOCAL businesses rallied behind Tuesday’s Bravehearts charity race day, generously sponsoring each of the seven races. Naming rights were snapped up, resulting in the Coolcene Air Maiden, Dittos Keep Safe Adventure Shows Maiden, Divine Experiences Country Plate, Stone […]

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School music program hits the right note with Club North Haven support Club North Haven General Manager Tim Harris with North Haven Public School band members and coordinator Mrs Skerritt. Photo: supplied.
Regional

School music program hits the right note with Club North Haven support

CLUB North Haven has provided a significant financial boost to the music program at North Haven Public School. General Manager Tim Harris attended the school recently to present a cheque for $5000 on behalf of the club’s board of directors to students and band coordinator Mrs Skerritt. “It was great to see so many kids […]

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Camden Haven Touch Football talent Charli Collins takes on the state’s best Charli Collins in action while captaining the Camden Haven High School girl’s touch team in their North Coast Semi Final against Grafton. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Sport

Camden Haven Touch Football talent Charli Collins takes on the state’s best

Charli Collins waiting for the referees’ decision. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. Charli Collins in action while captaining the Camden Haven High School girl’s touch team in their North Coast Semi Final against Grafton. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography. CHARLI Collins impressed for the North Coast in the NSW Open Girls Combined High School State (CHSS) Touch Football Championships […]

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