Another 42 homes will go under the hammer by Christmas as part of the Resilient Homes Program, with the Minns Labor Government aiming to expand buyback auctions and give Northern Rivers families affordable housing opportunities.
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Posted inNambucca Valley, Roads and Infrastructure
Roundabout confirmed for Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way intersection
After more than a year of community pressure, a roundabout will be built at the Valla Beach Road and Giinagay Way intersection to address ongoing safety concerns and reduce the risk of further crashes.
Posted inLocal News, News, Roads and Infrastructure
Major road safety boost: Transforming hundreds of kilometres of regional roads and extending their life by decades
The State Government is investing $37.5 million to transform more than 470 kilometres of state-managed roads across the regions.
Posted inBusiness, Coffs Harbour, Good News
Major film studio coming soon, just down the road
A $600M film studio backed by Russell Crowe is a step closer in Coffs Harbour, with the NSW Government pledging $5.5M for a key noise wall to support the “Aussiewood” project and boost regional jobs.
Posted inAgriculture, Coffs Harbour
Farmers, greenies divided over ‘dirty’ bounty deal
The premier has thrown his weight behind paying bounty hunters to reduce feral cats, goats and pigs, but it has come with scrutiny.
Posted inLocal News, News, Sport
Greyhound Racing NSW To Introduce Additional Country Class Meetings
Greyhound Racing NSW has announced that a minimum of 56 new race meetings for Country Class greyhounds will be added to the racing calendar.
Posted inLocal News, News
Bonza suspends all flights, ‘working’ on future
People looking to board a Bonza flight this morning were greeted with signs saying their journey had been cancelled.
Posted inHealth, Local News, News
Suicide prevention programs receive $900 000 boost via PHNs pitch night events
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) held two Pitch Nights this month, showcasing pitches from four local suicide prevention organisations and allowing participants to pledge funding for those they feel best meet the needs of the community. Read more here.
Posted inAwareness Events, Local News, News, What's on
Get walking for heart week next week
The Heart Foundation’s Tamworth Walking Group (Tamworth Trekkers) and Tamworth Cardiovascular Working Group have invited the Tamworth community to join the Heart Week Walk on Tuesday 7 May.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Local News, News, What's on
Oracles of the Bush prepares to deliver its last stanza
The final curtain is about to be drawn on Tenterfield’s famous Oracles of the Bush boutique bush poetry festival after 27 years.