Nationals Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin joined with Ballina Mayor David Wright today to announce that Fripp Oval in Ballina will get a new picket fence. Fripp Oval is the home of the Ballina Bears Cricket Club and the Ballina Bombers Australian...

The NSW Government and Surf Life Saving NSW has today announced $14,000 worth of measures to further protect beachgoers on the NSW North Coast this summer.  Two additional drones will be added to the current suite of drones, as well as investing in essential equipment...

Wardell Reserve Sports Management have received $6,500 in NSW Government funding to assist in maintenance at the Wardell Sports Ground.  Nationals Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin made the funding announcement today which will allow Wardell...

Nationals Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin today announced $9.5 million in NSW Government funding to complete construction of the $24 million Byron Bay bypass that will cut traffic congestion in the town centre and grow tourism in the region. Mr...

The Drill Hall at Mullumbimby will have a fresh new look soon with $146,850 in NSW Government funding announced today for the refurbishment of the hall.  Nationals Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin made the funding announcement today which will see...

Byron Shire will soon have improved sporting facilities with more than $635,000 in NSW Government funding announced today.  Nationals Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin made the funding announcement which will see upgrades to Eureka Public...

The Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels will receive $15,270 in NSW Government to install solar panels and upgrade their kitchen facilities.  Nationals Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin joined with volunteers of the Meals on Wheels to make the funding...

Nationals Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of the first schools to receive air conditioning under its Cooler Classrooms program. Mr Franklin said a number of schools on the North Coast will benefit...