More than 120 building sites across Port Macquarie, Forster and Nelson Bay were put under the microscope last month, with inspectors handing out $14,850 in fines.
Janelle Saffin
Posted inByron Bay, Environment, Grants and funding, Tweed Heads
$1 million boost for North Coast bushland recovery
From Byron’s hinterland to the Tweed Coast, three local groups have landed a share of $1 million to repair bushland and protect threatened species from disaster.
Posted inGood News, Roads and Infrastructure, Whian Whian
Simes Bridge reopens, reconnecting flood-hit Whian Whian
Cut off since the 2022 floods, Whian Whian’s only road link is finally rebuilt and reopened, with a $3.6 million upgrade designed to withstand the next big flood.
Posted inIndigenous, Local News, Sport
Funding to prevent violence through Aboriginal sport
Aboriginal-led organisations can apply for new funding to tackle domestic, family and sexual violence through community sport programs.
Posted inNSW News, Social issues and services
Washing machine swap scheme back for round three
Snapped up in a week, twice. A subsidised washing machine exchange is back for round three, with 6000 machines up for grabs at just $250 each.
Posted inNorth Coast Surrounds, Tourism
North Coast leads NSW caravan and camping boom
NSW’s North Coast is leading the state’s caravan and camping boom, as thousands of visitors descend on Lismore for the region’s Outdoor Adventure and Home and Lifestyle Expo.
Posted inCommunity development, Consultations and feedback, Murwillumbah
Locals wanted to help shape South Murwillumbah’s future
Flood-hit South Murwillumbah is getting a new master plan, and council wants locals in the room while it’s drawn up. EOI for the Community Reference Group close 23 August.
Posted inBusiness, Grants and funding, Local News
North Coast urged to chase startup cash, after this round missed the region
The Minister for the North Coast just helped hand out $1 million in startup grants. None of it came home. Here’s what local businesses need to do to change that next round.
Posted inAwards, Good News, Lismore
Lismore’s Janelle Saffin wins national human rights award
The Member of Lismore has won Labor’s top human rights honour. Nearly 72 and still “skiing down the hill on one ski,” Janelle Saffin’s fight has spanned four decades, Timor-Leste and Myanmar.
Posted inGrants and funding, Lismore, Sport
Defibrillator grants open for Lismore sporting clubs
Sporting clubs in the Lismore electorate can apply for grants of up to $3,000 to buy and maintain defibrillators.