Communities across the NSW North Coast are set to see a boost in frontline policing, with 65 new probationary constables joining the Northern Region as part of the largest graduating class in more than a decade.
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Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Support Aussie farmers this festive season
The state’s peak farming body is asking shoppers to check the label and choose Australian-grown food where they can this Christmas.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Additional $4.5 million to support prawn fishers affected by white spot biosecurity control order
Support for prawn fishers and farmers in the Clarence, Evans and Richmond Rivers affected by the detection of white spot in wild prawns is on the way with an additional financial assistance package of $4.5 million.
Posted inBallina, Tourism
Cultural and historical water stories shared through new signage and soundtrail
Ballina has unveiled Water Stories and Soundtrail, a renewal of the Richmond River interpretive trail that includes new hard signs and a geo-located audio experience.
Posted inLocal News, Weather
Extreme heatwave warning issued for Mid North Coast: NSW Ambulance urges precautions
Residents across the Mid North Coast are being urged to take immediate precautions as an extreme heatwave warning is issued for the region.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Wauchope
Ongoing reconstruction works on Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview
Essential reconstruction work is continuing on the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview, aimed at restoring full access through areas severely impacted by natural disasters.
Posted inBallina, Entertainment, Parenting and kids, Recreation
First-class pump track opens in Ballina
Ballina Shire Council has officially opened the new Ballina Pump Track at Kingsford Smith Reserve in the heart of Ballina.
Posted inGood News, Richmond Valley
Richmond Valley teenager honoured with NSW Premier’s Award
Tatham’s Millie Trustum has been recognized for her extraordinary courage, leadership, and tireless advocacy and fundraising for childhood cancer research.
Posted inEducation, Local News
Giving the gift of inclusion: Sporting Wheelies launches Christmas appeal to support disability education in schools
This Christmas, help Sporting Wheelies bring disability education to more schools across New England and the country. Read more here.
Posted inEmergency management, Local politics, NSW Politics
NSW RFS ‘red fleet’ ownership delayed by bureaucracy
NSW councils hoping for a swift resolution to long running ownership issues surrounding the Rural Fire Service Red Fleet have been left disappointed with the NSW Government’s response to a parliamentary inquiry.