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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 inFlood, 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, 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
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 inLocal 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.
Posted inBallina, Roads and Infrastructure
Missingham Bridge guardrail works to improve community safety
Essential guardrail works will be carried out on Missingham Bridge from Monday with work expected to continue for approximately four days, weather permitting.
Posted inCrime, Tweed Heads
Man arrested, firearm seized in Tweed Heads
A man has been charged after police allegedly found him in possession of a firearm in the state’s north this week.
Posted inHealth, Indigenous, Local News
Troy Cassar-Daley encourages mob to get vaccinated ahead of winter
Country music star Troy Cassar-Daley is urging First Nations Australians to get vaccinated before winter respiratory illnesses increase.