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.
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Posted inEnvironment, Kempsey, Local News
Land and Environment Court dismisses Rise Project appeal
The NSW Land and Environment Court has dismissed an appeal over the proposed Rise Project in South West Rocks, citing failures to meet legal requirements for stormwater and groundwater management near an adjacent wetland.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, News
Regional Cities NSW welcomes invitation to join Premier’s new regional advisory group
Regional Cities NSW has welcomed an invitation to join the NSW Premier’s new Rural, Remote and Regional Advisory Council.
Posted inEducation, Local News, News
BackTrack Youth ride the waves at Surf for Life program
Eight young people from BackTrack Youth Works swapped welding tools and the bush for boards and waves, taking part in Surfing Australia’s Surf for Life program at Kingscliff.
Posted inHealth, Kootingal, Local News, Mental Health, News, Tamworth Regional
Local author H.J Kelly to release powerful second poetry collection
Kootingal-based author and poet Hayden O’Rourke is preparing to release his highly anticipated second book, In My Mind, this month.
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Green light for Regional Australia Bank’s merger
Regional Australia Bank continues its rapid growth, with the latest merger with a Northern Rivers bank getting the green light from regulators.
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Pedalling with purpose: locals gear up to cycle across NNSW
Cyclists have taken to the pavement to embark on the 21st annual Ride for Sick Kids, raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Posted inLocal News, News, NSW Politics, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Pothole blitz and major road repairs for New England
The NSW Government has announcing a fast-tracked pothole blitz across regional New South Wales, and committed to major works on the New England Highway, Oxley Highway, and Waterfall Way.
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New England roads mostly ‘not safe’; beyond ‘maintenance’
There is a growing sense that regional NSW needs a fundamental rethink of how roads are funded and managed.
Posted inHealth, Local News, News, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional
Additional nurses boost safe staffing ratios at local hospitals
Tamworth and Armidale hospitals will benefit from additional nurses, with recruitment well underway to deliver on the State Government’s promise to roll out a major healthcare staffing reform.