Canberra is keeping disaster funding largely as is, but five North Coast and MidCoast councils say a proposed NSW grants change could strip $18.9 million a year from flood-hit communities.
Sarah Ndiaye
Posted inBrunswick Heads, Community development, Recreation
Torakina Reserve gets $220,950 makeover at Brunswick Heads
Cars and kids no longer have to share the same patch at one of Brunswick Heads’ most-loved foreshore spots. Here’s what’s changed at Torakina Reserve.
Posted inByron Shire, Emergency management, Environment
Byron joins calls for polluters to pay for flood damage
Byron Shire Council has joined a push for a national “polluter pays” approach to climate disaster recovery
Posted inByron Shire, Grants and funding, Lismore, Tourism
Councils, MP, vow to keep fighting after Rail Trail funding rejection
Northern Rivers leaders say they remain committed to completing the rail trail despite a federal funding application for the next stage of the project being rejected.
Posted inByron Bay, Roads and Infrastructure
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.
Posted inByron Bay, Recreation
A trail without rail for Byron shire
Byron Shire Council will forgo aspirations of a light rail option between Mullumbimby and Byron Bay to speed up the completion of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.