BALLINA SHIRE: There is still time to recognise the local legends who make the community shine, with nominations for the 2026 Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards now extended until Friday 7 November.
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Posted inEducation, North Coast Surrounds, Politics
Williamson backs community preschools in fight for fair pay
Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has joined educators in a state-wide push for pay parity, calling on the NSW Government to deliver fair funding for community-based preschools and address what he says is a “crisis” in the sector.
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Rappville, Richmond Valley
Richmond Valley solar farm approved to power 175,000 homes
A $1.2 billion solar farm near Rappville has been approved, set to power 175,000 homes, create more than 300 construction jobs and deliver $11 million in community infrastructure funding for the Richmond Valley.
Posted inEnvironment, North Coast Surrounds, Politics
Nationals say koala park plan will hit North Coast industries hard
The NSW Nationals say the Minns Labor Government has failed to protect North Coast workers and industries affected by the creation of the Great Koala National Park.
Posted inFlood, Housing, Lismore, North Coast Surrounds
Lismore buyback home auctions ramp up across the Northern Rivers
Another 42 homes will go under the hammer by Christmas as part of the Resilient Homes Program, with the Minns Labor Government aiming to expand buyback auctions and give Northern Rivers families affordable housing opportunities.
Posted inNambucca Valley, Roads and Infrastructure
Roundabout confirmed for Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way intersection
After more than a year of community pressure, a roundabout will be built at the Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way intersection to address ongoing safety concerns and reduce the risk of further crashes.
Posted inFeature, Local News, News, Roads and Infrastructure
Major road safety boost: Transforming hundreds of kilometres of regional roads and extending their life by decades
The State Government is investing $37.5 million to transform more than 470 kilometres of state-managed roads across the regions.
Posted inBusiness, Coffs Harbour, Good News
Major film studio coming soon, just down the road
A $600M film studio backed by Russell Crowe is a step closer in Coffs Harbour, with the NSW Government pledging $5.5M for a key noise wall to support the “Aussiewood” project and boost regional jobs.
Posted inSport
Game On: Teams locked In for the 2025 Mini World Cup
The countdown is on for the 2025 Joeys Mini World Cup in Inverell, with six teams already signing up for the football event in October.
Posted inAgriculture, Coffs Harbour
Farmers, greenies divided over ‘dirty’ bounty deal
The premier has thrown his weight behind paying bounty hunters to reduce feral cats, goats and pigs, but it has come with scrutiny.