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Lismore community floats Farming the Sun investment
NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Renewable Energy Ben Franklin today joined the Climate Council and Lismore City Council to launch a community-backed renewable energy system including the first floating solar array for NSW. Officially switching on the floating system...
Byron hospital one step closer to remaining in community hands
Nationals Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin today said that progress had been made on keeping the old Byron Hospital site in community hands. “After my discussions with the Minister for Health and his office and a request by Council, NSW Health...
Drone saves two swimmers’ lives at Lennox
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro, and Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair today announced that drone technology funded by the NSW Government has saved the lives of two swimmers at Lennox Head. In December 2017, the NSW Government...
$230,700 For Dredging Work at North Creek
Minister for Lands and Forestry Paul Toole joined Parliamentary Secretary for the Northern NSW Ben Franklin to announce $230,700 for dredging at Richmond River in Ballina. Mr Franklin said the dredging project will be funded under the NSW Liberal & Nationals...
NSW Government Funds New Mountain Bike Park
Minister for Racing Paul Toole joined Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin MLC today to announce $207,000 for construction of the Duck Creek Mountain Bike Park at Alstonville. Mr Franklin said the new park will include eight kilometres of world-class...
A Cuppa – The Perfect Way To Take a Break and Help The Community This Christmas
It’s a known fact - taking regular breaks during a long trip could help save your life, but did you know it could also make a world of difference to people at risk of homelessness? Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW, Ben Franklin today encouraged motorists...
Byron Shire takes share of Fixing Country Roads funding
The latest Fixing Country Roads funding round will fund $2.5 million worth of projects across the Byron Shire. The funding will rebuild five bridges in the Shire: Scarrabelottis James Booyong O’Meara’s Parkers The project, co-funded with a federal contribution, will...
Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour slipway to be converted to green space
The NSW Government has today announced a $319,000 contract has been awarded for the conversion of the former Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour slipway to green space. Nationals Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin announced the contract has been awarded...
Far North Coast Businesses Wanted for Innovative Program
Nationals Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW, Ben Franklin has urged far north coast businesses wanting to improve their competitiveness, productivity and safety to register for SafeWork NSW’s Mentor Program. SafeWork will run the popular free program on the far...
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