Only six per cent of business owners expect profits to rise. Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh says it’s never been tougher, and he’s urging locals to shop close to home.
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Posted inFlood, Lismore
Flood buyback families first in line for new East Lismore land
Lismore buyback families get first dibs on 19 new lots at East Lismore, with sales tipped to open before the year is out.
Posted inAgriculture, Northern Rivers
New battle plan to drive cattle tick out of the Northern Rivers
For years, only farms that reported cattle tick got help. Not anymore. A $21 million plan launched at Wollongbar will hunt the pest across the whole Northern Rivers landscape.
Posted inArts, Casino
Casino’s Billy Gudgeon hits the Redline with harder new sound
A song that sat on the shelf for years is finally out. Casino’s Billy Gudgeon is going harder and rockier with “Redline”, and he says this is the real him.
Posted inLismore, Local politics
Lismore hits halfway in massive flood rebuild
175 projects down, and Lismore’s flood rebuild has hit the halfway mark. Bridges reopened, landslips fixed, and 21 more slips around Nimbin are next on the list.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Carrs Creek
Driver dies after car hits tree at Carrs Creek
A car slammed into a tree on the Summerland Way north of Grafton on Saturday morning. The driver died at the scene.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Hunter, Sport
Tragic start to grand final weekend as car hits Knights fans
Updated: Knights fans lined the road to send their team off to the grand final. Then a car ploughed into the crowd. Ten are injured including two 5 year olds and a 2 year old, two critically, and the driver is under arrest.
Posted inEmergency management, NSW News
Bush fire season officially starts
One ember can end it. Bush fire season is officially here, and the RFS says most people with a plan still haven’t done the jobs that could save their home.
Posted inCommunity development, Grants and funding, Kyogle
Kyogle’s beloved KMI hall in line for $1.25 million makeover
A lift to the stage, new toilets, and better fire safety. Kyogle’s much-loved KMI hall is getting a $1.25 million makeover, but there’s a wait before the work begins.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Workers and Unions
Farmers back labour hire crackdown, but warn shearers and harvesters must not be caught
Labor wants every labour hire firm in NSW licensed. Farmers agree rogue operators must go, but warn the shearing team and harvest contractor could get caught in the net.