Lismore City Council’s draft budget includes a $20 million investment in community facilities, events and services aimed at boosting liveability and supporting the local economy.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
Coffs Harbour delivers major works while maintaining strong financial position
Coffs Harbour City Council has posted a strong financial result while completing major projects including a Woolgoolga library upgrade, a new pedestrian bridge and improvements to Brelsford Park.
Posted inEnvironment, Feature, Lennox Head
Lennox Headland Tree Planting Day celebrates 21 years of community action
More than 1,800 volunteers have helped restore Lennox Headland over 21 years, planting 18,000 trees across eight hectares.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Crime, Feature
CCTV released as investigation continues into suspected assault in Coffs Harbour
Detectives have released CCTV footage as investigations continue into the suspected serious assault of a man at Toormina earlier this year.
Posted inEmergency management, What's on
Hidden toll on first responders highlighted ahead of national day of thanks
As communities across the North Coast prepare to recognise the people who respond in times of crisis, new figures reveal the lasting mental health impacts faced by Australia’s first responders long after emergency situations have ended.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
Move to improve bulky waste service with free collection and faster access
Coffs Harbour residents could soon receive one free bulky waste collection a year, under plans to improve access to the service while freezing fees for additional pick-ups.
Posted inLennox Head, Local festivals and shows, Local News
Love Lennox Festival set to draw thousands for coastal celebration
Lennox Head will come alive on Saturday, June 13, as the Love Lennox Festival returns with a packed program of live music, family entertainment, community activities and a major focus on sustainability.
Posted inFeature, Health, Indigenous, Sport and fitness events, Tweed Heads
Free exercise programs launched for Aboriginal community members in Tweed
Free Aquafit and Goorie Go-Getters programs are helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members in the Tweed improve fitness, wellbeing and social connection.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
Coffs bypass powers ahead with final bridge underway
Work has started on the final bridge for the Coffs Harbour bypass, with major traffic changes rolling out as the $2.27 billion project moves closer to completion.
Posted inGood News, Local News, Social issues and services
North Coast to get new police tactical boat
The North Coast is set to benefit from a new high-performance police tactical boat able to respond to incidents along the coastline.