Veterans and their families across the NSW North Coast will have greater access to local support following the opening of a new hub in Tweed Heads.
Justine Elliot
$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.
Work begins on $5.6m Murwillumbah flood defence upgrade
Work has begun on a $5.6 million upgrade to Murwillumbah’s flood defence system, with a new stormwater pump station being built at Lavender Creek.
Healthy Towns program launches in Murwillumbah to help residents age well
Murwillumbah has been picked as a Healthy Towns pilot site, with a dedicated link worker and $977,000 in funding aimed at keeping older residents connected as they age. Here’s how it will work.
$30 million to tackle M1 pinch points between Tweed and Byron
Nearly 70,000 drivers use the M1 through the Tweed every day. Now $30 million is committed to help fix the bottlenecks, from Tweed Heads to Byron Bay.
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.
Major upgrade completed on key Northern Rivers road
A $10.7 million upgrade to Wilsons Creek Road has been completed, improving access and resilience for Northern Rivers communities.
