The NSW Government is continuing to roll out a raft of initiatives to prepare and protect the community as the 2025/26 bushfire season kicks off.
Emergency management
Posted inEmergency management, North Coast Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure
Push for better roads to curb regional road toll
Investing in improved regional roads, not slowing down heavy vehicles. is the key to reducing the rising regional road toll, NSW Farmers has told a state parliamentary inquiry.
Posted inFlood, Housing, Lismore, North Coast Surrounds
Lismore buyback home auctions ramp up across the Northern Rivers
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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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.