Ten landslips fixed, dozens still to go: Lismore’s $14.5 million flood recovery push has hit a major milestone, with hillsides stabilised and roads rebuilt for the long haul.
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Posted inBellingen
Y2A named preferred provider for Bello Youth Hub
Bellingen Shire Council has named Youth2Action Incorporated (Y2A) as the preferred provider to operate the Bello Youth Hub under an interim agreement of up to 12 months.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Expos and Conferences, Housing
Tiny homes with big ideas roll into Coffs Harbour
The tiny home movement is coming to the North Coast, with the Coffs Harbour Tiny Home Expo set to take over Coffs Harbour Showground from Friday, 18 September to Sunday, 20 September.
Posted inGood News, Northern Rivers, Sport
Northern Rivers gets a team in new surfing ‘big bash’
Australia’s first pro surfing league is here, and the Northern Rivers just scored its own team. Owen Wright is coming out of retirement to chase a spot. Find out what’s coming to our coast in 2028.
Posted inBallina, Crime
Two charged following vehicle stop in Ballina
A man and a woman have been charged after police stopped an allegedly stolen vehicle in Ballina last night.
Posted inEnergy, Grants and funding, NSW News
New battery discounts welcomed, but farmers want more
Batteries just got cheaper for NSW businesses and farms, but Farmers for Climate Action says the savings won’t count for much without a fix for the regional grid.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, North Coast Surrounds
NSW’s waves could be recognised as visitor economy infrastructure, new paper says
A new paper calls for NSW North Coast surf clubs, waves and beaches to be recognised as vital visitor economy infrastructure.
Posted inEducation, Northern Rivers
Northern Rivers locals benefit from free TAFE tax support
Northern Rivers residents and businesses are benefiting from free tax support and training initiatives aimed at building the region’s skilled workforce.
Posted inBusiness, Housing, NSW Politics, Port Macquarie
Building blitz nets 21 fines across Port Macquarie sites
More than 120 building sites across Port Macquarie, Forster and Nelson Bay were put under the microscope last month, with inspectors handing out $14,850 in fines.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Farm leaders tackle agriculture’s biggest challenges at NFF summit
Agriculture leaders gathered in Canberra to tackle global uncertainty, food security and growing competition for the nation’s agricultural land.