Members of Regional Australia Bank and Summerland Bank have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a proposed merger between the two customer-owned institutions.
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Posted inBusiness, Local News
Westpac’s regional banking plan slammed as “Tokenistic” by Banking Alliance
Westpac is facing sharp criticism over its newly announced regional banking initiative, with a coalition of regional banks labelling the move a “tokenistic and cosmetic”.
Posted inBellingen, Casino, Water
Hands-on support to secure reliable town drinking water
The NSW Government is injecting an extra $2 million into helping 18 regional councils manage critical water infrastructure, securing high quality, reliable water supply for communities across the state.
Posted inAnimals, Kempsey, Sport
Call for Parliamentary Inquiry into GRNSW
Barwon MP Roy Butler is calling for a parliamentary inquiry into Greyhound Racing NSW after a report recommended shutting down 15 country tracks, including Kempsey.
Posted inFire, Local News
NSW Government responds to Bushfire Inquiry reforms
The NSW Government has now responded to all 76 recommendations from the NSW Bushfire Inquiry, transforming the state’s ability to prepare, respond and recover when bushfire strikes.
Posted inByron Shire, Entertainment, Parenting and kids
BAY VIBES set to bring the heat to Byron this summer
BAY FM is turning up the volume this summer with a special event at The Beach Hotel’s Shack venue, promising a vibrant mix of music, community, and fundraising.
Posted inClarence Valley, Education, Richmond Valley
MP calls for urgent fix to support class funding shortfall in Clarence and Richmond Valley schools
Nationals Member for Clarence has called on the State Government to urgently increase funding to ensure students in Clarence and Richmond Valley schools can access the support class placements.
Posted inClarence Valley, Education, Parenting and kids, Tourism
Funding secured for Clarence River Historical Society digitisation program
The Clarence River Historical Society has been awarded $12,000 to support a major digitisation project. Read more here.
Posted inGrafton, Health
Major step forward for $263.8 million Grafton Hospital Redevelopment
The $263.8 million redevelopment of Grafton Base Hospital has taken a major step forward, with the Clarence Valley community now invited to review and provide feedback on the project.
Posted inBallina, Business
Ballina community clothes swap is back and bigger
Forget Black Friday sales, get a bargain and give your unwanted clothes a second life at Ballina Shire Council’s upcoming community clothes swap on Saturday, December 6.