Tweed Shire Council has unveiled a three-pronged push to address the region’s worsening housing crisis. Read more here.
Housing
Posted inHousing, Kyogle, Lismore, Murwillumbah, NSW Politics, Richmond Valley, Weather
All hands on deck: construction industry called to lead Northern Rivers final rebuild push
The Northern Rivers is entering its most critical phase of home rebuilding, with the NSW Government issuing a region-wide call for licensed builders and trades to help homeowners upgrade, raise, rebuild or relocate properties damaged in the 2022 floods.
Posted inByron Shire, Housing, Tweed Shire
North Coast rents continue to climb
The Byron and Tweed Shires have maintained their top spots as home to the most expensive rentals in regional NSW, with Byron Shire experiencing another 10.5 per cent increase to $1050 a week.
Posted inHousing, Kempsey
Former Forth Street residents experiencing homelessness supported through joint agency collaboration
Residents who were previously experiencing homelessness on Forth Street in Kempsey are no longer residing on public land. Read more here.
Posted inHousing, Lismore
Buyback auctions end year on high with Christmas target exceeded
The State Government has exceeded its pre-Christmas goal of selling 42 flood buyback homes. Read more here.
Posted inHousing, Kempsey
Kempsey Shire Council and local support services discuss coordinated social response
Kempsey Shire Council recently convened a roundtable to address social issues in Kempsey, including homelessness.
Posted inGood News, Housing, North Coast Surrounds
Local manufacturer fills tiny home gap with regulatory confidence
A New England business is carving out a niche in Australia’s fast-growing tiny home market with a design that does something most competitors can’t promise: confidence.
Posted inHousing, Local News
Twenty-one more buyback homes up for auction in the Northern Rivers
The State Government is continuing to build momentum in the sale and relocation of buyback homes across the Northern Rivers, following an overwhelming community response to the first six auctions.
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.
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.