January 23, 2026
Registrations open for Aboriginal Elders Olympics in Yamba North Coast ALC Councillor Diane Randall (centre) with participants at the 2025 Aboriginal Elders Olympics in Inverell. Photo: supplied.
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Registrations open for Aboriginal Elders Olympics in Yamba

REGISTRATIONS are open for the 24th annual Aboriginal Elders Olympics to be held on the North Coast in March. More than 200 Aboriginal Elders from across NSW will take part in the 2026 event. Set to take place in Yamba, the games will be hosted by the reigning champions, the Biirrinba Coastal Emus on Yaegl […]

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175 Ivers Road, Kew, is on the market with One Agency North Haven
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175 Ivers Road, Kew, is on the market with One Agency North Haven

175 Ivers Road, KewBedrooms 3, Bathrooms 2, Cars 8.Price Guide: Contact Sales Agent SPANNING an extraordinary 47.7 hectares (118 acres), 175 Ivers Road is a property that marries rural serenity with modern living, set against some of the region’s most striking natural landscapes. Nestled at the base of North Brother Mountain, the estate enjoys sweeping […]

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221 Wharf Road, Johns River is on the market with Harcourts Laurieton
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221 Wharf Road, Johns River is on the market with Harcourts Laurieton

221 Wharf Road, Johns River SET on an impressive 11.18 hectares of lush countryside, this beautifully presented property offers the perfect combination of space, serenity and lifestyle. From the moment you arrive, a picturesque tree-lined driveway welcomes you into your own private haven. The main residence is bathed in natural light and showcases stunning wooden […]

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Creative talents on display at Bonny Hills Arts Prize The 5th Bonny Hills Art Prize is now underway.
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Creative talents on display at Bonny Hills Arts Prize

The 5th Bonny Hills Art Prize is now underway. The 5th Bonny Hills Art Prize is now underway. The 5th Bonny Hills Art Prize is now underway. THE 2026 Bonny Hills Art Prize is underway at the Francis Retreat until 11 January, and is again showcasing the creative talents of artists from across the Mid […]

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Summer blooms on display at Camden Haven Orchid Show
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Summer blooms on display at Camden Haven Orchid Show

THE Camden Haven Orchid Society is holding its annual Summer Show this weekend, Saturday and Sunday 10-11 January, in the Anzac Room of the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC). This is the season for the blooming of Cattleya, Oncidium, Vanda, Dendrobium and Stanhopea orchids. Stanhopea Orchids in particular contain about 60 species, originating from between […]

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New report provides roadmap to strengthening regional music
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New report provides roadmap to strengthening regional music

MUSICNSW has released a new report detailing how to strengthen regional and remote music, setting a map for action for government, industry and communities across NSW. The report gathers insights from 80-plus representatives from across the NSW music sector. The contributors participated in a NSW Roundtable held at the 2025 Regional and Remote Music Summit […]

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Golden Lures and coastal catches: celebrating 42 years of tournament fishing Mick Lee (right) celebrates his first striped marlin, landed off Plomer on live bait. He’s pictured with crew member Will Campagnolo.
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Golden Lures and coastal catches: celebrating 42 years of tournament fishing

CELEBRATING its 42nd year, the Garmin Golden Lure Tournament is back with an exciting line-up for competing anglers. Weather permitting, it promises to be a fantastic event for everyone involved. Spectators are encouraged to head down to the Hastings River waterfront this Saturday morning at 7:45am to witness the traditional sail-past as the fleet heads […]

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Channelling my mother’s festive spirit through her Christmas cake Ladies in black: Jean Ball, Ann Cain and Duna Miranda with Miss McGregor in her shop in 1958.
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Channelling my mother’s festive spirit through her Christmas cake

The recipe written in Mum’s hand in 1958. Photos: Pauline Cain. Ladies in black: Jean Ball, Ann Cain and Duna Miranda with Miss McGregor in her shop in 1958. : Soaking the fruit in Grandma Cain’s bowl. Mum wrote the recipe in the back of this well worn Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union cookbook, which I […]

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Festive fishing: The region delivers the goods
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Festive fishing: The region delivers the goods

IF you’ve been wetting a line this holiday season, you’ve likely been rewarded with bent rods and full eskies. The festive period has kicked off with a resounding success in our local river systems, ensuring plenty of fresh seafood has made its way onto Christmas tables. In the Hastings River, the mud crab scene is […]

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3/68 Lord Street, Laurieton is on the market with Harcourts Laurieton
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3/68 Lord Street, Laurieton is on the market with Harcourts Laurieton

3/68 Lord Street, Laurieton JUST one street back from Laurieton’s vibrant main street, this generously sized villa offers convenience and lifestyle in one. At only 350 metres to the town centre, you’ll enjoy easy walking access to shops, cafes, medical facilities, and everything this charming coastal town has to offer. If you’re looking to downsize […]

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