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Kyogle community set to benefit from $750,000 in funding

Kyogle community set to benefit from $750,000 in funding

The Kyogle Shire will soon see developments worth over $750,000 to support the local community, thanks to the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund.   Projects to be undertaken include a new Tabulam Light Horse Memorial, upgrades to Kyogle Showground...

Support for the Byron Region and North Coast Community Colleges

Support for the Byron Region and North Coast Community Colleges

The NSW Government will deliver funding to the Byron Region Community College and the North Coast Community College to assist them during the COVID-19 pandemic.   The Byron Region Community College will receive a grant of $63,186, and the North Coast Community...

SUPPORTING PARENTS AND KIDS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

SUPPORTING PARENTS AND KIDS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

These school holidays are looking a little different than usual and it’s important that both students and their parents have access to resources to support their wellbeing.   The NSW Government has created free resource sheets for parents and children to help...

StoryBoard Expands School Program in Northern Rivers

StoryBoard Expands School Program in Northern Rivers

StoryBoard, a free creative writing program for children in NSW Northern Rivers, will purchase a second bus, develop their high school program and extend their primary school program across the region, thanks to $187,000 in funding from the NSW Government.   Run...

GREEN LIGHT FOR BYRON BAY INTERCHANGE

GREEN LIGHT FOR BYRON BAY INTERCHANGE

Travellers in the Byron Bay region will soon benefit from easier pick-up and drop-off zones for coaches, buses, taxis and rideshare services as part of major upgrades to the Byron Bay Interchange starting next month. Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben...

PRESCHOOLS IN BALLINA AND LISMORE ELECTORATES RECEIVE A BUSHFIRE BOOST

PRESCHOOLS IN BALLINA AND LISMORE ELECTORATES RECEIVE A BUSHFIRE BOOST

Preschools in bushfire impacted areas of the Ballina and Lismore electorates will benefit from a one-off payment to provide fee relief and help with the recovery fromthis summer’s devastating fires. North Coast Nationals MLC Ben Franklin said the payments are another...

LLS BOARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

LLS BOARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

  North Coast Nationals MLC Ben Franklin is calling on landholders and primary producers across the Ballina and Lismore Electorates to nominate as a candidate in the 2020 Local Land Services (LLS) board member elections. Mr Franklin said candidates have until...

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR $250 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR $250 REGIONAL SENIORS TRAVEL CARD

Applications for the NSW Liberal & Nationals Government’s $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card are now open for those living in the Ballina and Lismore Electorates. Eligible seniors can apply through www.service.nsw.gov.au, by calling 13 77 88 or visiting a Service...

BRUNSWICK HEADS SET FOR SEACHANGE REBOOT

BRUNSWICK HEADS SET FOR SEACHANGE REBOOT

The NSW Government has secured Brunswick Heads as the fictional Pearl Bay home for the upcoming reimagining of the enormously popular, multi award-winning 90s drama SeaChange, the ITV Studios Australia and Every Cloud Productions co-production starring Sigrid...

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