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Pacific Highway Subcontractors Owed $7.3 Million
Small business owners subcontracted to upgrade sections of the Pacific Highway in northern NSW say they have been left “emotionally devastated” after they weren’t... Read Story
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Byron Tops Australia's Most Creative Regional Communities
New research by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) has revealed the nation’s most creative communities outside of major cities.
The overall top five regional hotspots,... Read Story
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Norco to Return to NSW Hospitals as State Government Backflips
New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard says the Government is reversing its decision to dump Norco as the milk supplier for 15 north coast... Read Story
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More Than $300k Available for Ballina Community Groups
Applications are now open for the 2018 Community Building Partnership Program and this year $330,000 is available for projects in the Ballina electorate.
According to Ballina... Read Story
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Destination NSW Funding Available for Local Events
The NSW government, through Destination NSW has opened the 2018 Flagship Fund. The fund offers two grant options for local festivals and events to help... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Major Milestone for Bonalbo MPS
Member for Lismore, Thomas George today laid a ceremonial brick in the new Bonalbo Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) as part of a topping out ceremony to... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Bank for the Poor for Northern Rivers
A Nobel Peace Prize-winning ‘bank for the poor’ could soon begin operating in Grafton. The Grameen Bank, founded by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, is a microfinance... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Terrorism 'Hysteria' Could Lead to Price Hikes
People travelling on regional airlines could face price hikes if bolstered security measures at regional airports are introduced to prevent future terror threats. That is the... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Lismore Answers the NSW Glass Recycling Crisis
Lismore could have the solution to recycling hundreds of thousands of tonnes of glass being stockpiled and landfilled across the country. The ABC’s Four Corners program... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Byron Writers Festival 21st a Sunny Hit
Byron Writers Festival (4-6 Aug), Australia’s largest regional literary festival, wrapped up a hugely successful 21st year with more than 130 writers, thinkers and commentators... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
SES Volunteers Quit After Abuse and Assaults
Volunteers for the State Emergency Service in Northern Rivers are quitting after being abused, spat on and assaulted in the wake of Cyclone Debbie. Flood intelligence... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
Byron Writers Festival Starts Next Week
Preparations are in full swing for the opening of 21st Byron Writers Festival next week (Friday 4 August – Sunday 6 August). More than 130... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
State Govt Promises $300,000 for Tourism After Floods
The NSW Government today announced a dedicated Flood Recovery Support Program worth $300,000 to help drive visitors back to the NSW North Coast this Spring. Premier... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events -
House With No Steps Awarded Funding for Virtual Reality Project
Disability services provider House with No Steps has been awarded funding to develop an innovative Virtual Reality-based learning tool for disability support workers. House with No... Read MorePosted: , in News & Events