The NSW Government’s $2.5 million Lung Bus has arrived in Tweed Heads, offering free lung health screenings for workers exposed to silica and other hazardous dusts.
Janelle Saffin
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Kingscliff
North Coast to host world’s largest women’s surfing festival
Thousands of surfers and visitors will descend on Kingscliff next month for the world’s largest women’s surfing festival.
Posted inEnvironment, Travel
Work begins on 46km Dorrigo Great Escarpment Walk
Work has officially started on the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk, with the project tipped to create 270 jobs and attract thousands more visitors to the region.
Posted inFlood, Regional Development
New uses confirmed for flood buyback land across Northern Rivers
Flood buyback land across the Northern Rivers could soon become parks, community hubs and environmental projects under a major overhaul of the Resilient Homes Program.
Posted inLismore
Consultant appointed to lead planning for the future use of buyback land in Lismore
Lismore’s flood recovery has entered a new phase, with a consultant team appointed to help plan the future use of buyback land across four precincts.
Posted inAnimals, Coffs Harbour
Community input central to Great Koala National Park planning
More than 4,000 submissions are shaping plans for the proposed Great Koala National Park on the Mid North Coast.
Posted inConsultations and feedback, Local News, NSW Politics, Public Transport, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Draft transport plan promises more buses, rail improvements
More buses, improved rail services and expanded on-demand transport are proposed under the NSW Government’s new 20-year draft transport plan for the North Coast.
Posted inDisability, Grants and funding, Lismore
Lismore’s REDinc opens flood-resilient hub to secure disability services
A Northern Rivers disability service provider has opened a new flood-resilient hub in central Lismore, aimed at safeguarding essential supports against future disasters.
Posted inFlood, Local News
New Bluff Bridge reconnects communities along Orara Way
A new flood-resilient bridge on Orara Way is restoring a critical connection for north-east NSW communities, reducing the risk of isolation during severe weather.
Posted inHousing, Lismore
Young families drive demand at Lismore buyback homes auction
Young families snapped up low-cost homes at Lismore auction, highlighting demand for affordable pathways into home ownership in flood-affected regions.