Regional NSW councils are battling persistent skills shortages, with workforce gaps threatening housing delivery, essential services and economic growth.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime, Feature
Man dies after SUV crashes into tree at Tallwoods Village
An 83-year-old man has died after the SUV he was driving left the road and crashed into a tree at Tallwoods Village on Tuesday morning.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Sport
Coffs scores AFLW thriller as Swans to tackle Saints
Coffs Harbour will host its third AFLW premiership match as Sydney Swans face St Kilda in Indigenous Round clash.
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 inFeature, Federal Politics, Local News, Women
Parliamentary inquiry called for as Penfold’s gender bill unsupported
Member for Lyne Alison Penfold was the only one to speak in support of her bill seeking to amend the Sex Discrimination Act on Monday.
Posted inFeature, Lismore, Roads and Infrastructure
Tuntable Creek Road to close for year-long reconstruction works
Tuntable Creek Road will shut for 12 months from July 6 for major landslip reconstruction and long-term stabilisation works.
Posted inFeature, Wingham
Joyce Martin celebrates remarkable 106th birthday in Wingham
Wingham resident Joyce Martin celebrated her 106th birthday today, surrounded by family, friends and members of the local community.
Posted inCasino, Feature, Health
Community organisations invited to partner on healthy living initiatives in Casino
Casino community organisations are invited to partner with Northern NSW Health on local healthy living and wellbeing initiatives.
Posted inFeature, Health, National News, Women
Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause
A national campaign will help women better understand their menopause symptoms, access trusted health information and find out how to get support.
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.