As part of Small Business Month in October, three New England and North Coast businesses are being highlighted. Steve Shaw runs GH Innovations in Thrumster, helping local firms attract customers through online search and sales improvement. Di Wade runs Rawspice Boutique in South West Rocks, offering independent fashion and lifestyle products. Meagan Hudson and Rory Taylor run Beardy Downs in Emmaville, making small-batch tallow and beeswax products through BD Collection.
自10月26日（周一）至11月8日（周日），往返阿米代尔与海岸地区、途经瀑布路（Waterfall Way）的司机应预留更多出行时间。Transport for NSW（新南威尔士州交通部门）表示，一系列维护工程和项目可能造成累积延误，部分路段延误时间可达10分钟。路线部分路段对宽度超过3米的车辆实施限制，此类车辆需办理许可证。司机可遵循标志和交通管控人员的指示，或改走替代路线，包括奥克斯利公路（Oxley Highway）、吉维尔公路（Gwydir Highway）或新英格兰公路（New England Highway）。
Drivers travelling between Armidale and the coast on Waterfall Way should allow extra time from Monday, 26 October, to Sunday, 8 November. Transport for NSW says a string of maintenance jobs and projects may cause cumulative delays, with some sections of up to 10 minutes. Vehicles wider than 3 metres face restrictions on parts of the route, and a permit is needed. Motorists can follow signs and directions from traffic controllers, or use alternative routes including the Oxley Highway, Gwydir Highway or New England Highway.
