Lismore will host the Northern Rivers’ first Raising the Bar event next year, bringing researchers and experts into a local pub for a night of free public talks.
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Posted inFeature, Lismore
Lismore adopts long-term strategic planning framework
Lismore City Council has adopted a long-term planning framework to guide future housing, jobs, investment and population growth.
Posted inFeature, Indigenous, Local News
NSW strategy aims to grow Aboriginal businesses and regional opportunities
A new five-year NSW strategy aims to help Aboriginal businesses overcome barriers, access funding and create opportunities across regional communities.
Posted inAnimals, Bellingen, Feature
Community bakes in support of threatened species
Bellingen Shire residents have combined creativity and conservation to raise awareness of threatened species at the region’s inaugural bake-off.
Posted inBallina, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
$17.4m boost to strengthen Ballina Shire roads against future floods
Ballina Shire roads damaged in the 2022 floods will undergo $17.4 million in reconstruction and resilience works designed to better withstand future severe weather.
Posted inFeature, Health, Local News
Pharmacy reforms to bring more health care closer to home
NSW communities will gain easier access to everyday health care as pharmacists expand treatment options for a range of conditions.
Posted inAgribusiness, Cost of Living, Feature
Agribusiness group warns pesticide fee hike will push up grocery prices
Independent analysis says a looming pesticide fee hike could shrink farmers’ access to new products and push grocery prices even higher. Here’s the industry’s warning.
Posted inBellingen, Feature
What the new Community Participation Plan means for Bellingen Shire
Bellingen Shire residents will see changes to how they are consulted on local planning decisions following the introduction of a new NSW Statewide Community Participation Plan.
Posted inFeature, Memorials and funerals, National News
Australia reflects on 9/11 as spy chief warns terrorism threat is rising
As the United States marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, Australia’s spy chief has warned that international terrorism is again a significant security concern. Former Prime Minister John Howard has also reflected on the attacks that transformed Australia’s alliance with the US.
Posted inEmergency management, Feature, Local News
Lismore residents urged to prepare for bushfire season
Lismore residents are being urged to prepare for bushfire season as emergency services test their response to extreme conditions.