A $2.46 million NHMRC grant will expand a national program helping Indigenous women quit smoking during pregnancy.
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Posted inBallina
Community invited to shape Ballina Shire’s future as draft plans go on exhibition
Ballina Shire residents are being urged to help shape the region’s future, with Council’s draft plans now open for community feedback.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
Four arrested following alleged property offences on the Mid North Coast
Four teenage boys have been arrested as part of an investigation into alleged property offences on the Mid North Coast.
Posted inLismore
Vandalism forces Lismore to close public toilets
Lismore City Council is closing public toilets and reducing hours across multiple sites as a surge in vandalism and antisocial behaviour drives up costs and safety risks.
Posted inCrime, Port Macquarie
Four men to face court over alleged Wauchope pub brawl
Four men have been charged and will face court following an alleged affray at a licensed premises in Wauchope on the NSW Mid North Coast last year.
Posted inDisability, Grants and funding, Lismore
Lismore’s REDinc opens flood-resilient hub to secure disability services
A Northern Rivers disability service provider has opened a new flood-resilient hub in central Lismore, aimed at safeguarding essential supports against future disasters.
Posted inFlood, Local News
New Bluff Bridge reconnects communities along Orara Way
A new flood-resilient bridge on Orara Way is restoring a critical connection for north-east NSW communities, reducing the risk of isolation during severe weather.
Posted inAnimals, Kempsey, MidCoast, Port Macquarie
North Coast and Mid North Coast rehoming groups share in state funding boost
North Coast and Mid North Coast rehoming groups will share funding to improve care for vulnerable cats and dogs.
Posted inMidCoast
Mid-North Coast to benefit as essential workers program expands
Mid-North Coast communities are set for a boost, with more essential workers expected under an expanded state program targeting local shortages.
Posted inHousing, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Water
$7m boost for water security to support growing Port Macquarie-Hastings community
A $7 million investment will boost water security and enable more than 5,300 new homes across Port Macquarie-Hastings communities.