A $5 million recovery program will restore flood-damaged drainage across northern NSW, helping farming communities recover faster after Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Roads and Infrastructure
New name identified for Pacific Highway through Coffs Harbour
The Pacific Highway through Coffs Harbour will be renamed Solitary Islands Way when the new bypass opens, following community consultation and government approval.
Posted inLocal News, Sport
Mid North Coast and North Coast sporting clubs eligible for NSW grants
Sporting clubs across the region can apply for NSW Government grants of up to $20,000 to boost participation and facilities.
Posted inBusiness, Northern Rivers
Southern Cross University and Summerland Bank partner to retain Northern Rivers business talent
Southern Cross University and Summerland Bank have launched a partnership to help more Northern Rivers business students build careers in the region after graduation.
Posted inKyogle
Lions Road donations deliver community benefits
Funds donated by travellers at the Lions Road collection box are continuing to support community projects across the Kyogle local government area.
Posted inFederal Politics, Grants and funding, Local News, Local politics
Regional councils claim historic win in national funding shake-up
A new national deal has just delivered a big funding win for councils. Here’s what mayors and MPs say it means for your rates, roads and jobs.
Posted inByron Bay
Disaster relief expert to address Rotary Club of Byron Bay
ShelterBox Australia chief executive Mike Greenslade will address the Rotary Club of Byron Bay on global disaster relief efforts on Tuesday.
Posted inLocal News, What's on
Check your mailbox: ABS urges residents to prepare for the Census
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is urging residents to check their mailboxes for Census instructions ahead of Census night on Tuesday, 11 August.
Posted inLifestyle, Port Macquarie, Tourism, What's on
VIPs to cycle proposed Port Macquarie bike trail
Local government officials and community leaders will get a firsthand look at the proposed Town to Googik Link Trail this Saturday, when Better By Bicycle Port Macquarie hosts a VIP Ride Through of the route.
Posted inAI, MidCoast, Roads and Infrastructure
AI is already spotting potholes: but could robots fix them on the spot?
MidCoast’s rubbish trucks are already AI-spotters for potholes. Now researchers want to send in a robot to fix the cracks before they become craters.