Major safety upgrades along the Bruxner Highway are progressing, with early work at the Cowlong and Alphadale roads intersection due to begin in November.
Janelle Saffin
Posted inLocal News, Tourism
National park upgrades to boost Tenterfield region
Changes to two Tenterfield national parks aim to boost regional tourism, improve visitor facilities and strengthen Western Bundjalung cultural recognition.
Posted inAwards, Northern Rivers
Northern Rivers and North Coast projects recognised in NSW resilience awards
Northern Rivers and North Coast initiatives have been recognised for strengthening disaster preparedness, mental health support and community resilience.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Small Business
Free business advice rolls out for North Coast
North Coast small business owners can now tap into free advice, from cash flow to AI adoption, under a $37 million state program spearheaded by their own local minister.
Posted inIndigenous, Local News
NSW strategy aims to grow Aboriginal businesses and regional opportunities
A new five-year NSW strategy aims to help Aboriginal businesses overcome barriers, access funding and create opportunities across regional communities.
Posted inBallina, Roads and Infrastructure
$17.4m boost to strengthen Ballina Shire roads against future floods
Ballina Shire roads damaged in the 2022 floods will undergo $17.4 million in reconstruction and resilience works designed to better withstand future severe weather.
Posted inLismore, NSW Politics
Saffin defends regional ministers after confirming administrative error
Janelle Saffin says the numbers back up what she told budget estimates all along, it was never misuse, just a mix-up over which budget line her Sydney travel came from.
Posted inByron Bay
Clarkes Beach erosion works completed in Byron Bay
A $1.6 million coastal protection project has been completed at Clarkes Beach, improving access and protecting assets from erosion.
Posted inLismore
Major milestone reached for Lismore Build-to-Rent homes
Lismore is a step closer to gaining 50 new long-term rental homes after a major construction milestone was reached at Landcom’s East Lismore Build-to-Rent development.
Posted inLismore, NSW Politics
Coalition ramps up attack on Saffin over expenses
“One night, out of a year,” she said of a Ballina hotel stay. Now the Coalition is dragging Minister Janelle Saffin to the Auditor General to explain that and dozens of other travel claims that may not be right.