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Lia Edwards

Posted inBallina, Education, Feature, Good News

Ballina cadet becomes first graduate of NSW Government’s Fresh Start program

by Lia Edwards3 days ago

Young Ballina local William Black is the first person in New South Wales to graduate from the Minns Government’s $252 million Fresh Start Program, marking a major milestone for the initiative and for Ballina Shire Council.

Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure

Country mayors reject federal plan to lower default speed limits

by Lia EdwardsNovember 1, 2025November 10, 2025

Rural and regional councils across New South Wales have come out strongly against a Federal Government proposal to reduce default speed limits on country roads by 30 kilometres per hour.

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