7NEWS Coast

WIRES is recruiting public help to rescue declining numbers of Muttonbirds off the Coffs Coast.

Women's rugby league is bracing for two days of back to back games in the Women's Country Championships.

Fresh seafood is in high demand for Easter menus.

Mark Norberry, a local high school teacher has won a national award for newcomers to the profession.

Many coastal locations are choked with visitors for the Easter holiday period, but many of the places tourists want to visit are closed.

Thousands of music fans are descending on Byron Bay for the beginning of Bluesfest. It's the first time in years the event has been able to have global stars, and organisers are hoping for clear skies.

Motor racing fans are in for a treat this weekend when Port Macquarie's George Miedecke hits the track in Bathurst.

An international furore has erupted after transgender golfer Breanna Gill won the Australian Women's Golf Classic.

18 people have been left without a home since escaping a burning building in Taree.

North Coast is bracing for a battle royal in the third round of the Premier Youth League this weekend.

Challenges and opportunities have been discussed in aged care forums on the Mid North Coast.

Residents in Lake Cathie are celebrating, the lake has stayed open in the lead up to the school holidays.

New data shows the median house price is climbing while the number of homes is still well below average levels.

Breanna Gill has won a thrilling sudden death play off to claim the The Australian Women's Golf Classic in Bonville.

The State Emergency Service has wrapped up storm season after a busy few months.

Many people are already thinking about their vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum, which will give indigenous communities a greater say on policy impacting them.

Lifeguards on the Mid North Coast are warning swimmers to stay between the flags, following a spike of rescues.

Seventy golfers have hit the course at Bonville for day one of the Australian Women's Golf Classic.

'Pickleball' is the fastest growing sport in the world - and now it's taking off in Taree.

The banks of the Manning River are about to be booming with fresh food and live music.