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nbnnews. com. au > 04/14/2026 > community-push-for-rail-trail-extension

Community push for Rail Trail extension

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (107+ words) There's a renewed push to complete the final stretch of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail. The community, calling on the government to invest in the major tourist attraction. Calls for government action on North-West drought support Community rallies around family…...

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nbnnews. com. au > 04/14/2026 > community-rallies-around-family-of-walcha-crash-victim

Community rallies around family of Walcha crash victim

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (119+ words) Two weeks after a horror fatal crash at Walcha, Daniel Meehan's loved ones are struggling to come to terms with his death. The community is now rallying behind the family of the Kempsey father. Community push for Rail Trail extension…...

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nbnnews. com. au > 04/14/2026 > calls-for-government-action-on-north-west-drought-support

Calls for government action on North-West drought support

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (112+ words) Farmers are calling out for help, with the majority of the North West now drought-affected. Many are pushing for state government action, with fears it could turn into a long-standing fight. Greens candidate wants to make role permanent Community push…...

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nbnnews. com. au > 04/15/2026 > gwydir-shire-residents-demand-urgent-action-for-mobile-service-issues

Gwydir Shire residents demand urgent action for mobile service issues

2+ hour, 3+ min ago  (127+ words) Gwydir Shire Council residents have long been battling mobile service issues. .. and are now wanting urgent action from the Federal Government. Warialda businesses were today forced to shut due to a do Gwydir Shire Council residents have long been battling…...

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nbnnews. com. au > 04/14/2026 > coffs-harbours-yacht-club-restaurant-and-bar-to-remain-closed

Coffs Harbour's Yacht Club restaurant and bar to remain closed

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (103+ words) The future of hospitality at Coffs Harbour's Yacht Club remains unclear. Its bar and restaurant are set to remain closed indefinitely, prompting Coffs Harbour Council to step in. Charges laid over alleged Cundletown arson attacks Knights skipper hoping for Blues…...

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nbnnews. com. au > 04/14/2026 > man-allegedly-contacted-woman-415-times-before-threatening-with-gun

Man allegedly contacted woman 415 times before threatening her at gunpoint

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (134+ words) To other news now, and a court has heard claims a man contacted a woman more than 400 times, before he allegedly threatened her at gunpoint. 34-year-old Simon Mumford was arrested in the Hunter yester To other news now, and a…...

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nbnnews. com. au > 04/14/2026 > charges-laid-over-alleged-cundletown-arson-attacks

Charges laid over alleged Cundletown arson attacks

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (121+ words) Detectives investigating a string of alleged arson attacks on the Mid North Coast, have had a breakthrough. They've arrested and charged a 20 year-old man - accusing him of deliberately lighting FIVE Detectives investigating a string of alleged arson attacks on the…...

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nbnnews. com. au > 04/14/2026 > big-johns-big-moment-80-year-old-biker-named-newcastles-22nd-freeman-of-the-city

Big John's big moment | 80-year-old biker named Newcastle's 22nd Freeman of the City

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (136+ words) He's the driving force behind a five-decade-old event. .. that ensures kids in need don't go without a Christmas gift. Now 'Big John' the biker has been honoured for having a heart as huge as his statu He's the driving force…...

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nbnnews. com. au > 04/15/2026 > popular-fishermens-co-ops-to-shut-down-for-winter

Popular Fishermen's co-ops to shut down for Winter

2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (129+ words) Customers and workers are coming to terms with the pending closure of a popular fishermen's co-op on the Central Coast and Newcastle. The Tacoma and Swansea stores, will shut over the winter months, a Customers and workers are coming to…...

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nbnnews. com. au > 04/14/2026 > port-stephens-koala-hospital-benefits-from-3-million-grant

Port Stephens Koala Hospital benefits from $3 million grant

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (103+ words) Port Stephens Koala Hospital has had its research capability expanded, thanks to a multi-million dollar grant. The aim - to help shore-up the species' future, by hopefully moving closer to a cure for Port Stephens Koala Hospital has had its research…...