Category: Mid North News

The Coffs Harbour property is once again in the spotlight – placing third in the country for the biggest surge in listings over the past 12 months. Experts are saying this is a sign the region is on the cusp of a market downturn.

It’s still five months away – but it koalas are already turning into a key issue in next year’s state election. Pushing for some major action on the plight of the koala – a conference has been organised to be held in Coffs Harbour next week.

A community group at Port Macquarie has been left out of pocket after their new building was targeted by vandals. Sailability was left to clean up the latest graffiti attack – something that’s becoming an increasing problem in the Hastings.

Conversations around mental health can be confronting, but a group of social housing tenants is using art to find their voice… And the Port Macquarie residents are hoping to help others too, launching an exhibition today to express their journeys.

The Mid North Coast has recorded the state’s FOURTH worst rental vacancy rate, according to fresh data. And tonight, Nationals’ MP’s are calling for a housing summit to address the crisis.

One of Australia’s most lauded musical dynasties is preparing to take to the stage on the Mid North Coast. Australian Rock Collective will headline the anticipated Coffs Coast Food and Wine Festival’s Summer Session, soon returning after a weather cancellation.

Each year, more than 2-thousand motorcyclists are seriously injured on New South Wales roads. Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has launched an initiative to improve rider safety – with volunteers getting out on local roads.

Friends and family of the late Gillian Helfgott gathered in Bellingen today to celebrate her life. Married to pianist, David Helfgott, she sadly passed away in August at the age of 90.