The Central Coast’s peak business group has thrown its support behind the federal government’s controversial coronavirus tracing app, in a bid to stave off more job losses. Business NSW estimates 8,700 of the region’s jobs have been lost due to the impact of social distancing regulations on trade. It’s feared unless the restrictions are lifted, […]

While the coronavirus pandemic has crippled many industries, nurseries on the Mid North Coast have escaped the worst of it. A Kempsey nursery owner says business is booming, with gardening becoming a popular boredom buster for those in self-isolation

Gunnedah Shire Council is offering a free online course to help local businesses during the pandemic. Council’s collaborating with major tourism companies such as Outback New South Wales to host three fortnightly learning sessions. The course focuses on creating an online presence and improving content. Join up here.

It should be a time for celebration – but for one Port Stephens tourist attraction, it’s a time filled with uncertainty. The new Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters was due to open earlier this month, but it’s now playing the waiting game, and finding unique ways to stay afloat.

If you’re looking for different ways to stay busy during lockdown…than look no further. A young Central Coast man has come up with a series of boredom busters, which will entertain little ones for hours.

It seems not even a pandemic can dull the passion of north-west ag enthusiasts. Australia’s biggest field day, AgQuip, will still hit Gunnedah this year – just a little differently and a touch later than expected.

Businesses in Lismore’s CBD can expect a twenty per cent rate cut from July, after last night’s council meeting. Councillors hope the reduction will cushion the blow from COVID-19.

Mental health support service, Beyond Blue today launched a new online service to help Australians struggling with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Funded by the Federal Government and delivered by Beyond Blue, the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service is an online 24/7 support service. With a colourful and easy-to-use interface, the website provides access […]

Tamworth Regional Council will introduce a three-part online course next month, to help small businesses enhancing their marketing skills during COVID-19. It’ll include sessions on how to maintain a stronger online presence, create quality content and develop compelling campaigns. “It will allow businesses across the business community to access this free online course, to promote […]

Tamworth Gymnastics Club is proving that you don’t need a gym to maintain your skills. The team is conducting online classes to keep their athletes on their A-game.

Businesses across the Hunter are opening their doors for takeaway meals, but some are taking it a step further. They’re delivering the best on their menus to local homes.

A Hunter fruit and vegetable company has been delivering food packages for years, and business is booming now that we’re in isolation. On the side, the owners are helping to feed people who’ve lost income due to COVID-19.