Lismore residents will have expanded access to crisis mental health care, with a new mobile suicide prevention team launched and a specialist clinician embedded with local police under the PACER program.
Janelle Saffin
Posted inHousing, Kyogle, Lismore, Murwillumbah, NSW Politics, Richmond Valley, Weather
All hands on deck: construction industry called to lead Northern Rivers final rebuild push
The Northern Rivers is entering its most critical phase of home rebuilding, with the NSW Government issuing a region-wide call for licensed builders and trades to help homeowners upgrade, raise, rebuild or relocate properties damaged in the 2022 floods.
Posted inBallina, Parenting and kids
Sharpes Beach Precinct upgrade now open to community
A $2.35 million upgrade to the Sharpes Beach precinct has improved access, safety and facilities at the popular coastal site.
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
200-tonne dilemma for Waterfall Way
The State Government will undertake a detailed corridor assessment of Waterfall Way and surrounding Mid-North Coast routes following a major landslip.
Posted inBonalbo, Good News, Sport
Bonalbo serves up new flood resilient tennis courts
Bonalbo’s sporting community has scored a win with the official opening of the village’s new flood-resilient tennis courts.
Posted inEducation, Lismore
New student accommodation eases housing pressure in Northern Rivers
Southern Cross University’s 27-unit Sirius Student Accommodation in Lismore is in the final stages of refurbishment after suffering extensive damage during the 2022 floods.
Posted inBellingen Shire, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Valley, Women
Mid North Coast women to benefit from NSW government business grants
Mid North Coast women are set to receive targeted support to launch and grow small businesses, with a new NSW Government grant backing Aboriginal-led programs in the region.
Posted inFire, Local News
Natural disaster declarations made for North Coast LGA’s following bushfires
Residents across the Mid Coast and five other New South Wales regions are now eligible for disaster assistance.
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 inCoffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour to get expanded Government Workplace Hub
The State Government has secured an additional site in Coffs Harbour to expand its regional workplace hub, supporting local jobs and building a stronger community.