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.
Emergency management
Posted inCommunity development, Flood, Lismore, North Coast Surrounds
Community to help shape future use of Lismore buyback land
More than 500 flood-affected blocks in Lismore will be transformed under a new planning partnership between the NSW Government and Lismore City Council, giving locals the chance to help shape how buyback land will be used in the future.
Posted inEmergency management, Grants and funding, Money, News
Ampol continues support for Westpac rescue chopper
Ampol Australia has extended its support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service for a further five years as part of its Ampol Foundation program.
Posted inEmergency management, News
Weather Watch: A change is on the way & Total Fire Ban in play
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a rollercoaster forecast this week and over the weekend urging everyone to remain vigilant.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Emergency management, News
New Varroa Mite infestations detected in the New England
Multiple new sites in the region have been added to the list of places where bee hives have the devastating varroa mite, as both industry and government fight to control the outbreak.
Posted inFlood, Housing, Lismore
New batch of Lismore buyback homes to go under the hammer
The Minns Labor Government will release the next batch of flood-affected homes for sale across the Northern Rivers, following a strong community response to the first three home relocation auctions.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Emergency management, Local News, News, Weather
Heavy rain and massive snowfalls cutting off roads
Residents are being warned to stay safe with severe weather bringing heavy rain, floods and unprecedented snow.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Emergency management, Local News, News, Roads and Infrastructure
Road closure and landslide clean up on the Oxley Highway
Motorists are advised the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview will remain closed until Friday 13 June to carry out landslide clean up at more than 100 new slip locations.
Posted inEmergency management, Flood, Local News, News
A call for help as flood emergency continues
As severe weather continues to impact the NSW, communities are being urged to remain on high alert and provide support if you can.
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Flood watch cancelled as predicted heavy rain fails to appear
The Bureau of Meteorology and NSW SES have cancelled all flood and severe weather warnings for the New England as the predicted heavy rain failed to materialise in much of the region.