NSW councils have today called for stronger planning powers to control where tobacconists can open and prevent clusters of outlets near schools and community facilities.

It's been a busy few days for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service around the Northern Rivers.

Artificial intelligence is becoming a normal part of growing up, with new eSafety research showing almost four in five Australian children aged 10 to 17 have used an AI assistant. While AI assistants are commonly associated with helping people learn, create content and complete tasks, the research shows children are increasingly using these tools to seek advice, reassurance and to discuss sensitive personal issues.

There have been a number of government announcements about grants this morning, for local sport, active ageing and domestic violence prevention.

Suzanne Whiteman from the Council of Intellectual Disability (CID) says there will be free workshops in Ballina tomorrow (14 May) and Friday (15 May), with a particular focus on women.

Local health authorities are accepting expressions of interest in advisory group membership for the Northern NSW Local Health District.

This World Cancer Day (4 February), research has revealed that First Nations Australians are dying at significantly higher rates from blood cancer and face substantial barriers to treatment and care compared to non-Indigenous Australians.

Summer is defintiely the time of year for outdoor fun and physical activities, but the heat and sun can take their toll if you...

Northern NSW Local Health District is reminding local residents and visitors of the various healthcare options available to support people over the Christmas and New Year period.

Local health authorities are urging residents to take precautions against tick bites.