Workers told the ABC they couldn’t afford to fly home. The Department of Home Affairs says return costs are usually covered, and help is available for those who need it.
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Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Dorrigo, Investigation, Long Read, New England Surrounds
Duped by the ABC: Food fraud investigation may be rotten
The ABC’s food fraud special ‘Duped’ made Australians afraid of what’s in their fridge. A closer look at the evidence, the lab behind it, and the sources it relied on tells a very different story.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, North Coast
Two nights, two vibes: Bellingen’s Beyond Jazz Weekender is back
Bellingen Memorial Hall will transform into a jazz club for two nights this month, with the Beyond Jazz Weekender returning for its second year on Friday, 14 August and Saturday, 15 August.
Posted inCommunity development, Grants and funding, New England Surrounds
Funding for the heart of rural communities
Funding for the heart of rural communities is now available through Rabobank’s Rural Community Hub Program, with rural community organisations invited to seek support for upgrades to their local hall and hub facilities.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics, Moree, New England Surrounds, Social issues and services, Social Media
Enough is enough: Leaders plead for civility as abuse boils over
Online abuse and offline threats are pushing local leaders to breaking point, with three local politicians this week pushing back.
Posted inEnvironment, North Coast
Mid North Coast locals praised for correctly reporting sick bird
A sick bird near Hawks Nest could have been bad, but for the locals who didn’t touch, and called for help. NSW has its first suspect case of H5 bird flu, and authorities say it’s proof the system is working.
Posted inEntertainment, New England Surrounds
Norma O’Hara Murphy returns with Aussie take on Tennessee Waltz
Warwick’s own Norma O’Hara Murphy is back with an Aussie take on Tennessee Waltz, the first single from her new album Riding With The Wind, out this September.
Posted inNorth Coast, What's on
Beyond Jazz Weekender returns to Bellingen in August
The Beyond Jazz Weekender lands in Bellingen on 14-15 August 2026, delivering two distinct nights that celebrate jazz as a living, evolving and joyfully physical artform.
Posted inNorth Coast, Roads and Infrastructure
$30 million boost for key Bellingen detour roads after Waterfall Way closure
Summervilles and Gordonville roads will receive a $30 million upgrade after becoming critical detour routes during the Waterfall Way closure earlier this year.
Posted inAgriculture, North Coast, Petitions
Nationals launch “Flick the Tick” petition
Nationals MPs have launched a “Flick the Tick” petition at Primex today, demanding stronger action and more funding to tackle the growing cattle tick threat across regional NSW.