A TAFE NSW taster program is giving Mid North Coast students hands-on construction skills while helping build the region’s future workforce.
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Posted inFederal Politics, Good News, Grants and funding, Local News
Volunteer groups share funding boost
From Clarence Town’s Rural Fire Brigade to headspace Taree, 41 Lyne volunteer groups are sharing a $66,665 funding boost, with grants of up to $2,500 going to community organisations across the electorate.
Posted inAwards, Northern Rivers
Northern Rivers and North Coast projects recognised in NSW resilience awards
Northern Rivers and North Coast initiatives have been recognised for strengthening disaster preparedness, mental health support and community resilience.
Posted inAnimals, Health
H5 bird flu detected at three North Coast locations
Three new H5 bird flu events have been detected on the NSW North Coast, with infected terns found at Bonny Hills, Jetty Beach and Boomerang Beach.
Posted inHealth, Northern Rivers
Northern Rivers residents invited to have their say on local health priorities
Northern Rivers residents can have their say on local health priorities at the district’s Annual Public Meeting later this month.
Posted inClarence Valley
Williamson calls for action on firearms permit delays
Clarence MP Richie Williamson is calling for urgent action to address lengthy firearms permit delays affecting licensed owners and regional businesses.
Posted inHunter, Sport, Sport and fitness events
Newcastle Yowies gear up to host biggest Koori Knockout in history
Raymond Terrace is preparing to welcome the biggest Koori Knockout in the tournament’s history, with Newcastle Yowies vice president Uncle Abie Wright saying the club is expecting around 50,000 people to descend on King Park over the October long weekend.
Posted inAnimals, Forster
H5 bird flu detected in Greater Crested Tern at Forster
A case of H5 bird flu has been detected in a Greater Crested Tern at Forster as NSW authorities confirm eight additional events across the state.
Posted inLismore
Lismore Transit Centre bathrooms to reopen after vandalism repairs
Lismore Transit Centre bathrooms will reopen this week following extensive repairs and refurbishment after repeated vandalism.
Posted inLocal News
Longer aquaculture leases set to boost Mid North Coast industry
Mid North Coast aquaculture producers are set to benefit from proposed reforms doubling lease terms, including 256 leases in Port Macquarie-Hastings.