Aboriginal-led organisations can apply for new funding to tackle domestic, family and sexual violence through community sport programs.
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Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
North Coast rail shutdown targets delays and reliability
A major maintenance blitz will shut the North Coast rail line for almost two days, with more than 250 workers deployed across 43 sites to tackle delays and improve reliability.
Posted inNSW News, Social issues and services
Washing machine swap scheme back for round three
Snapped up in a week, twice. A subsidised washing machine exchange is back for round three, with 6000 machines up for grabs at just $250 each.
Posted inMullumbimby, Roads and Infrastructure
Federation Bridge night works to bring traffic changes
Motorists can expect changed traffic conditions on Federation Bridge at Mullumbimby during essential maintenance work from Monday, 17 August.
Posted inNSW News, Social issues and services
NSW gun buyback announced amid state and federal repeal push, black market warning
NSW is first to sign onto the national gun buyback after the Chanukah terrorist attack. Local MP Jamie Chaffey and Shooters Union Australia say the scheme is unfair, unworkable and will fuel a black market.
Posted inLismore
Nominations open for Lismore Walk of Honour
Lismore residents are being invited to nominate outstanding community members for recognition on the city’s proposed Walk of Honour.
Posted inCrime, Tweed Heads
Carer charged over alleged $140,000 bank card transactions in Tweed Heads
A Tweed Heads carer has been charged after police uncovered more than $140,000 in alleged unauthorised transactions involving an elderly man.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Save water, save money with Coffs Harbour’s ShowerStar deal
Coffs Harbour residents can save water and cut household costs with a discounted device designed to encourage shorter showers.
Posted inArts, Local festivals and shows, Nimbin
Poets converge on Nimbin for 23rd World Cup
Thirty-two poets from as far afield as Tasmania, Western Australia and Queensland will descend on Nimbin this weekend for the 23rd Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup, with heats kicking off at the Nimbin School of Arts from 9.30 am on Saturday, 5 September.
Posted inMidCoast
Expressions of Interest open for Agritourism Mentoring Program
Local primary producers looking to diversify their business are encouraged to apply for Round 2 of MidCoast Council’s Agritourism Product Development and Mentoring Program.