A decade of lobbying, one unfair tax scrapped for good. Kyogle ratepayers are set to save up to $400,000 a year after the state finally agreed the levy should never have applied to them.
Janelle Saffin
Posted inKempsey, Lismore, Port Macquarie
New officers hit the beat in Kempsey, Port Macquarie and Lismore
Six new constables for Kempsey, four for Port Macquarie and three for Lismore: a fresh wave of police recruits has hit the beat across the region this week.
Posted inLismore, Roads and Infrastructure
Lismore hits 10-landslip milestone in $14.5 million recovery push
Ten landslips fixed, dozens still to go: Lismore’s $14.5 million flood recovery push has hit a major milestone, with hillsides stabilised and roads rebuilt for the long haul.
Posted inEducation, Northern Rivers
Northern Rivers locals benefit from free TAFE tax support
Northern Rivers residents and businesses are benefiting from free tax support and training initiatives aimed at building the region’s skilled workforce.
Posted inBusiness, Housing, NSW Politics, Port Macquarie
Building blitz nets 21 fines across Port Macquarie sites
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.
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.