North Coast community groups have secured Australia Post grants for projects supporting mental health, disaster resilience, Indigenous literacy and marine rescue.
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Posted inAgriculture, Money, National News
Family trusts in Treasurer’s sights as farmers warn of regional fallout
Proposed changes to how family trusts are taxed are shaping as a key battleground in next week’s federal budget, with a 30% tax to be proposed despite failing many times before.
Posted inMoney, National News
RBA lifts cash rate to 4.35% as oil shock fuels inflation pressure
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the official cash rate to 4.35 per cent, delivering a third consecutive interest rate hike
Posted inLocal News, Money, Social issues and services
Bank branch closures costing regions $1b and 4,000 jobs, alliance warns
Nearly 900 bank branches gone, 4,000 jobs lost. And they say the decline of regional banking is far from over.
Posted inDisability, Grants and funding, Lismore
Lismore’s REDinc opens flood-resilient hub to secure disability services
A Northern Rivers disability service provider has opened a new flood-resilient hub in central Lismore, aimed at safeguarding essential supports against future disasters.
Posted inGrants and funding, Port Macquarie-Hastings, Regional Development
$7m boost to unlock 5,300 homes in Port Macquarie-Hastings
A $7m boost for water infrastructure is set to unlock more than 5,300 new homes in Port Macquarie-Hastings.
Posted inGrants and funding, Lismore, MidCoast
North Coast, Mid North Coast projects share in $6.4m community grants program
North Coast communities are set to benefit from new funding for disaster readiness, community hubs and sporting facilities under a $6.4 million NSW grants program.
Posted inForster, Grants and funding, Sport
$84,200 boost for Great Lakes United Football Club community
Great Lakes United Football Club will receive $84,200 to upgrade drainage, improving safe, reliable field access for players, volunteers and families.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Grants and funding
$450k funding boost for Coffs Harbour projects
Coffs Harbour groups can apply for up to $100,000 from a $450,000 state funding pool for local projects.
Posted inAgriculture, Cost of Living, North Coast
30 cents more on weekly shop to deliver $1m more for local farmers
Households will pay about 30 cents more a week for milk after Norco moved to increase what it pays local dairy farmers, delivering an estimated $1 million a month back into local communities.