Lyne MP Alison Penfold says an 80 per cent tobacco tax cut is the only way to smash organised crime’s grip on illegal cigarettes, but a former detective says even that might not be enough.
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Posted inEnvironment, Feature, Lismore, Volunteering, What's on
More than 17,000 native plants take root in Lismore’s river revival
Over 17,000 trees, 500 volunteers, one goal: bringing Lismore’s rainforest and riverbanks back to life. Here’s how you can grab a shovel and join in this spring.
Posted inFeature, Local politics, Tweed Shire
Tweed Shire Mayor Chris Cherry calls time on six turbulent years in the top job
Six years, a cyclone, two floods and a border shutdown later, Tweed Shire’s mayor is stepping back. Chris Cherry has revealed who she wants to take her seat, and why she says now is the moment for a changeover.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, Federal Politics, Local News
Farmers need answers on Labor’s new environment laws
Can you clear a fence line or fix a creek crossing without Canberra’s say-so? Allison Penfold claims Labor’s new environment laws leave basic farm work in limbo.
Posted inEducation, Health, Port Macquarie
Pharmacists take on bigger role as GP shortages bite
GP shortages are pushing pharmacists into new territory – but we’re running out of pharmacists too. A new course and scholarship from CSU is aimed to help address that.
Posted inFeature, Health, Lismore
St Vincent’s Lismore braces for over-65s rebate hit
St Vincent’s Lismore could lose up to 1,800 patients a year under a Federal rebate change for over-65s, with regional private hospitals warned they’ll carry the cost.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature
Coffs Coast businesses offered free workshops ahead of bypass changes
Coffs Coast businesses are being offered free workshops to help them prepare for change, including the opening of the Coffs Harbour Bypass.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Kempsey
Man charged over alleged South Kempsey wounding
A 35-year-old man has been charged after another man was allegedly wounded with a screwdriver at South Kempsey.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure
Coffs Harbour MP backs $5b regional water infrastructure plan
Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh says a $5 billion regional water infrastructure plan would help unlock new housing and economic growth across regional NSW.
Posted inFeature, North Coast Surrounds
Nominations open for North Coast primary health care awards
Nominations are open to recognise outstanding primary health care workers and teams across Northern NSW and the Mid North Coast.