More than $3 million is available for community-led projects helping rural and regional Australians prepare for drought.
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Posted inFeature, Roads and Infrastructure, Thora
Changed traffic conditions on Waterfall Way at Thora
Motorists travelling on Waterfall Way near Thora should expect minor delays from 1 June, with traffic changes and reduced speed limits in place while four culvert crossings are replaced over a six-week period.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Tweed Heads
Woman charged over alleged bomb threats to schools and airports across NSW
A woman has been charged following an investigation into multiple alleged bomb threats made to schools and airports across New South Wales.
Posted inFeature, MidCoast
Review of MidCoast Urban Release areas
Where should future growth happen across the MidCoast? Review the updated Urban Release Areas Report and share your feedback to help shape future planning decisions for communities across the Mid North Coast.
Posted inCasino, Good News, Sport
Funding boost to help improve Casino cricket facilities
Casino Cricket Club is set to upgrade its turf wicket facilities after securing $10,000 through the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program.
Posted inFeature, Flood, Local News, Weather
Minor flood warnings remain with rain expected to ease this afternoon
Heavy rain and minor flooding have impacted parts of the Mid North Coast, with residents warned to stay alert as rivers rise and floodwaters affect low-lying areas, but the rain is expected to ease heading in to the weekend.
Posted inBusiness, Education, Feature, Local News
Regional NSW faces ongoing skills and labour shortages
Regional NSW councils are battling persistent skills shortages, with workforce gaps threatening housing delivery, essential services and economic growth.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature
Street count figures ‘don’t reflect reality’ in Northern Rivers, says Williamson
Clarence MP Richie Williamson says NSW street count figures underestimate homelessness across the Northern Rivers and fail to reflect worsening housing stress.
Posted inByron Shire, Emergency management, Environment
Byron joins calls for polluters to pay for flood damage
Byron Shire Council has joined a push for a national “polluter pays” approach to climate disaster recovery
Posted inFeature, Local News
North Coast renters could benefit from cheaper power under solar reform proposal
Renters across the Mid North Coast and North Coast could gain access to cheaper, cleaner energy under new proposals that would give tenants the right to use portable solar panels and batteries.