North Coast communities are set to benefit from new funding for disaster readiness, community hubs and sporting facilities under a $6.4 million NSW grants program.
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Posted inAnimals, Feature, Kempsey, MidCoast, Port Macquarie
North Coast and Mid North Coast rehoming groups share in state funding boost
North Coast and Mid North Coast rehoming groups will share funding to improve care for vulnerable cats and dogs.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Entertainment, Feature, Grafton
Chloe Marks & The Mayhem drop ‘Ayodele’ — a raw, one-take studio performance a decade in the making
Chloe Marks & The Mayhem release ‘Ayodele’, a raw one-take track over a decade in the making. Read more here.
Posted inFeature, Housing, Lismore
Young families drive demand at Lismore buyback homes auction
Young families snapped up low-cost homes at Lismore auction, highlighting demand for affordable pathways into home ownership in flood-affected regions.
Posted inFeature, MidCoast
Mid-North Coast to benefit as essential workers program expands
Mid-North Coast communities are set for a boost, with more essential workers expected under an expanded state program targeting local shortages.
Posted inFeature, Local News, Transport and Freight
Major reforms proposed to strengthen rural freight sector and boost productivity
The livestock transport industry is pushing for national reforms to cut red tape, boost workforce capacity and improve freight efficiency.
Posted inFeature, Northern Rivers
World-class observatory officially opens at Mallanganee
A new observatory in the Northern Rivers is set to boost ‘dark sky’ tourism, with the Mallanganee Observatory–Lookout officially opening atop the Richmond Range.
Posted inAwareness Events, Feature, Local News
Young prominent in North Coast Anzac Day services
Rain didn’t keep North Coast crowds away, with young people in particular turning out in force to honour Anzac Day.
Posted inFeature, Housing, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Water
$7m boost for water security to support growing Port Macquarie-Hastings community
A $7 million investment will boost water security and enable more than 5,300 new homes across Port Macquarie-Hastings communities.
Posted inFeature, Roads and Infrastructure, Tweed Heads
$4.86m secured for Dunoon Road–Tweed Street upgrade
Lismore City Council has secured $4.86 million in federal funding to upgrade the Dunoon Road–Tweed Street corridor, improving safety and connectivity.