Food security dominated the NSW Farmers Conference as delegates backed policies to boost Australia’s fuel and fertiliser production and strengthen supply.
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Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, Housing, MidCoast, Regional Development
MidCoast lone northern council to share in $54m housing infrastructure fund
MidCoast Council is the only council north of the Hunter Valley to receive a share of almost $54 million in NSW Government infrastructure grants intended to support housing growth, despite northern NSW being the state’s leading homelessness hotspot.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime, Domestic Violence, Feature, Legal
Man found guilty of killing toddler while partner slept
Within months of dating a young mum in Coffs Harbour, a man described her toddler as “out of control” and needing to be sorted out. Jurors have now found him guilty of murder.
Posted inFeature, Health, Murwillumbah
Healthy Towns program launches in Murwillumbah to help residents age well
Murwillumbah has been picked as a Healthy Towns pilot site, with a dedicated link worker and $977,000 in funding aimed at keeping older residents connected as they age. Here’s how it will work.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Kendall
‘Unspeakable loss’ as man murdered in dispute over dog
The family of a Kendall man fatally shot in an argument about a dog say his death has left them with gaping voids in their hearts.
Posted inFeature, Housing, Lismore
Draft masterplan unveiled for 500 flood-resilient homes in East Lismore
More than 500 flood-resilient homes could rise on the old Southern Cross University site at East Lismore. The draft masterplan is out, and locals have until 16 August to have their say.
Posted inFeature, Health, Housing, Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads health services set to move into Tweed Mall
The old Tweed Hospital site is emptying out, and health services are moving into the mall. But the old site itself has a new future too: 800 homes, waterfront paths and more tree cover by 2029.
Posted inAgribusiness, Agriculture, Feature
Aussie farmers and the new ballad of the virtual drover
After centuries of moving stock around on horseback or motorbike, farmers across much of Australia can now opt to use an app to manage their herds.
Posted inFeature, Indigenous, Local News
New initiative puts Aboriginal communities in the driver’s seat of licensing support
Transport for NSW is launching an Australian-first program training Aboriginal driving instructors to expand culturally safe licensing support statewide.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature
Funding available to help preserve Clarence Valley heritage
Clarence Valley Council is inviting applications for heritage grants to help preserve historic buildings and strengthen community connections across the region.