Casino community organisations are invited to partner with Northern NSW Health on local healthy living and wellbeing initiatives.
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Posted inByron Shire, Emergency management, Environment
Byron joins calls for polluters to pay for flood damage
Byron Shire Council has joined a push for a national “polluter pays” approach to climate disaster recovery
Posted inFeature, Local News
North Coast renters could benefit from cheaper power under solar reform proposal
Renters across the Mid North Coast and North Coast could gain access to cheaper, cleaner energy under new proposals that would give tenants the right to use portable solar panels and batteries.
Posted inBallina, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
Missingham Bridge guardrail works to improve community safety
Essential guardrail works will be carried out on Missingham Bridge from Monday with work expected to continue for approximately four days, weather permitting.
Posted inCrime, Tweed Heads
Man arrested, firearm seized in Tweed Heads
A man has been charged after police allegedly found him in possession of a firearm in the state’s north this week.
Posted inFeature, Health, Indigenous, Local News
Troy Cassar-Daley encourages mob to get vaccinated ahead of winter
Country music star Troy Cassar-Daley is urging First Nations Australians to get vaccinated before winter respiratory illnesses increase.
Posted inFeature, Health, New England
10-hour journeys for blood tests expose the toll of rural healthcare gaps
A New England mother drives 10 hours for blood tests, exposing the emotional and financial toll of rural fertility care.
Posted inFeature, Grafton, Housing
$5m boost to deliver safe housing for vulnerable older women in South Grafton
A $5 million NSW Government boost will help deliver 32 affordable homes for older women in South Grafton.
Posted inByron Bay, Feature, Health
Healthcare Helper volunteer program arrives at Byron Central Hospital
Byron Central Hospital is seeking volunteers for a new Healthcare Helper program supporting patients, families and nursing staff locally.
Posted inAgriculture, Lismore, Petitions
Nationals launch “Flick the Tick” petition
Nationals MPs have launched a “Flick the Tick” petition at Primex today, demanding stronger action and more funding to tackle the growing cattle tick threat across regional NSW.