Anglers across the region who like to pop down to the coast for a quick fish will soon benefit from two new offshore artificial reefs at Coffs Harbour and Ballina.
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Posted inNews, NSW Politics, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
$500m for flood affected roads; over $20m for the region
The NSW Government announced an extra $500 million in funding for repairs to flood affected roads, at least $20.85m of which will go to councils in the Northern Tablelands electorate.
Posted inIndigenous, News
Historic native title agreement for Northern Rivers
The Widjabul Wia-bal people have won their decade long claim for native title rights and interests over 1559 km2 of lands and waters around Lismore.
Posted inGood News, Local News, Roads and Infrastructure
More upgrades for New England, Newell, Kamilaroi, Gwydir, and coast roads
The NSW Government has announced and additional $46 million for new road safety projects with Armidale, Moree and major New England and North Coast links set to benefit.
Posted inCommunity development, Local News
Veteran community grants now open
Community groups, RSL sub-branches and councils across NSW can now apply for up to $3,000 through the 2025 Veteran Community Grants Program to support projects that honour and assist veterans and their families.
Posted inCommunity development, Environment
Recycling trial expands to combat battery fires
Thirteen new community recycling centres have joined the NSW EPA’s embedded batteries trial, helping households safely dispose of items like vapes and e-scooters while reducing the growing risk of battery fires across the state.
Posted inLocal News, News, Sport, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional
Sweeney tops Tamworth tennis championship
Tamworth has wrapped up its first Professional Tennis Tournament with Dane Sweeney claiming his fifth championship title.
Posted inBusiness, Competitions and free stuff, Local News, News, Walcha, What's on
Walcha brews up first-ever Regional Latte Art Smackdown
Walcha is set to put itself firmly on the coffee map this month, with the town preparing to host the first-ever Regional Latte Art Smackdown on Tuesday, September 24.
Posted inFlood, Housing, Lismore
New batch of Lismore buyback homes to go under the hammer
The Minns Labor Government will release the next batch of flood-affected homes for sale across the Northern Rivers, following a strong community response to the first three home relocation auctions.
Posted inEnvironment, Kempsey, Local News
Land and Environment Court dismisses Rise Project appeal
The NSW Land and Environment Court has dismissed an appeal over the proposed Rise Project in South West Rocks, citing failures to meet legal requirements for stormwater and groundwater management near an adjacent wetland.