For the first time in 10 years the Australian Formula Powerboat Grand Prix has hit the water in Taree. Ideal conditions had competitors excited for the remainder of the weekend.

Nineteen teams battled it out in blistering conditions at the sixth annual Coffs Coast Nines Competition today. Representatives from Group 2 and Group 3 among those getting in plenty of pre-season game time

New South Wales Blues legends have showed they still have the moves on the football field. Coach Brad Fittler is leading the way for the seventh annual Hogs for the Homeless run.

The Nambucca Heads Indigenous community has come together, to thank High School students for their work creating the Caleb Jarrett Memorial Park. The 18-year-old was fatally stabbed eight times during a late-night dispute in the town, 10 years ago.

Construction of stage one of the $17.5 million Port Macquarie Mental Health Unit is complete with keys to the facility now firmly in the hands of the Mid North Coast Local Health District. The facility includes secure patient rooms with en suites, dining and lounge areas, a multi-function activity room and outdoor courtyard. “What we have is a contemporary, mental health inpatient unit that is fit for purpose to offer a wellness and recovery to those people who experience mental health or alcohol and drug concerns in the Port area.” Patients and staff will move into the new area over the next two weeks.   (Audio in parts)

Former NRL star Brandon Costin, has been named Fiji’s national coach for the next three years. The Coffs Harbour product spoke exclusively to NBN News, prior to his appointment being announced in Suva overnight.

It’s a sad day for rugby league in Nambucca Heads, as the Roosters officially pull the pin on playing in the 2019 Group 2 competition. A lack of numbers at training, and financial problems, are to blame for the decision.

A 38-year-old Queensland man is dead after his B-double plunged into a creek, off the Pacific Highway near Coffs Harbour. Police are investigating whether fatigue was a factor in the tragic crash, which also disrupted traffic for several hours.

There’s a new challenge facing football teams in the 2019 FFA Cup. For the first time since the competition began, the Northern Conference includes all four Northern New South Wales regions in one draw.

Macksville will look more like Nashville next month for the town’s first ever music Muster. And the Inaugural three-day event has received a helping hand, to get off the ground.