>The Tarrangower Times publication is now available for purchase or subscription, according to Australian Rural & Regional News. IndyNR has published its weekly events listing post for Northern Rivers activities this weekend.

Coffs Harbour Council has expressed concern about the potential consequences of a proposed Federal Government change to local government, Australian Rural & Regional News reports. The council cited challenges that regional Australia already faces from natural disasters.

Matthew Denny achieved gold at the Commonwealth Games in the discus throw with a distance of 67.73 metres, defeating competitors from Jamaica and England, Australian Rural & Regional News reports.

Major reconstruction works on the Cunningham Highway at Cunninghams Gap have been completed, intended to improve safety and resilience for motorists, freight operators and local communities, according to Australian Rural & Regional News.

The AFL Premiership Cup was displayed at Bill Woodfull Oval and made available for public viewing and handling, Australian Rural & Regional News reports, departing from its usual restricted Grand Final Day presentation.

An opinion piece published by Australian Rural & Regional News argues that recent government cuts to commercial and recreational fishing represent political action rather than fisheries management, citing concerns about access to certain fish species becoming restricted.

The Brimblecombe family from Moira Farming in Queensland's Lockyer Valley received the 2026 Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year award at the Australian Cotton Industry Awards, according to Australian Rural & Regional News.

Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland held a roundtable discussion in Benalla with community representatives affected by renewable energy projects in the Glenrowan West, Mokoan West and Goorambat areas, Australian Rural & Regional News reports.

A consultation paper has been released seeking feedback on policy settings to support the Safeguard Mechanism's contribution to Australia's 2035 emissions reduction target, according to Australian Rural & Regional News.

The Albanese Labor Government has committed to implementing all recommendations from the second review of the Dairy Code, which regulates conduct between dairy farmers and processors under Australia's Competition and Consumer Act, Australian Rural & Regional News reports.

CSIRO testing has confirmed 20 further positive bird flu detections in greater crested terns near Portland and Nelson in Victoria, bringing the national total to 175 confirmed or presumed positive detections, according to Australian Rural & Regional News.