Massive funding boost for Local Councils Local Councils are set to receive a massive funding boost for road and community projects. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the package was fantastic news for our community. “The Federal Government is establishing a new Local Road and Community Infrastructure Progra

Three-year delay for flood-stricken school ‘outrageous’: Saffin STATE Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is calling on the Berejiklian-Barilaro Government to provide a start date for construction of Murwillumbah East Public School’s long-overdue replacement classrooms and library. Ms Saffin used the resumption o

Call for feedback on Lismore's land use for next 20 years Lismore residents are reminded that they have less than a week left to share their views about land use over the next 20 years across the Lismore Local Government Area. The Council recently put its draft Local Strategic Planning Statement 2020-40 on Public Exh

VALE THE HON IAN CAUSLEY I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing overnight of the former Nationals Member for Clarence and Page, The Hon Ian Causley. Ian was a larger than life man who has left his mark on many people not just in the Clarence Valley but right across Australia. I first met Ian about 35 years ago

Community groups can apply for share of $300,000 from May 4 THERE’S only a week to go before applications open for the NSW Government’s 2020 Community Building Partnership Program, worth $300,000 for MP Janelle Saffin’s Lismore Electorate. Ms Saffin, who consistently reminds the Government that the electorate s

Primex announces Virtual Expo ONE of Australia’s most innovative primary industry field day events will overcome the coronavirus lockdown by bringing farmers and exhibitors together at a ‘virtual expo’, which is likely to result in a multi-million-dollar windfall for both sectors. Norco Primex Field Days will m

NINE NEW COPS TO KEEP THE CLARENCE AND RICHMOND VALLEYS SAFER The NSW Police Districts of Coffs/Clarence and Richmond, which cover the Clarence and Richmond Valley local government areas, have been allocated an extra nine new officers, Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis announced on Tuesday. “This is another inst

Safeguarding the welfare of older people Safe Visitor Access campaign launched today to help older people in our community throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Member for Ballina Tamara Smith today announced she is calling on the State government to urgently provide funding to safeguard the welfare of older people in New

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF KORNS CROSSING BRIDGE FOR REPAIRS The Korns Crossing Bridge on Numinbah Road at Crystal Creek will be closed to all traffic for six days next month for major repairs to be carried out. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said detours will add up to 20 minutes travelling time but were necessary to ensu

NATIONALS BOOST FOR CLARENCE VALLEY YOUTH AND ABORIGINAL CULTURE The Nationals in NSW Government are preparing for the post coronavirus era with three significant grants that will enhance amenities for younger Clarence Valley residents, artists and develop local Indigenous culture, according to Clarence Nationals MP C

Changes to Foreign Investment Framework The Federal Government has made changes to the foreign investment review framework. This is designed to protect Australia’s national interest as we deal with the economic implications of the coronavirus. Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said all proposed foreign investment

Families score win with no preschool fees for six months: Saffin LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin has welcomed the NSW Government’s offer to pay preschool fees for up to six months as a win for families, particularly those employed on the frontline during the COVID-19 crisis. Ms Saffin said she and the NSW Labor Oppositio

Draft Long Term Financial Plan to Futureproof Kyogle LGA Kyogle Council’s $412 million Long Term Financial Plan is positive news in tough times for the people of Kyogle, says Mayor Danielle Mulholland. “People across our Local Government Area have had a tough 12 months with fires, drought, flood and now Covid-19,

NORTHERN NSW LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT Visitor restrictions in hospitals – now including temperature screening From today, visitors presenting at hospitals in Northern NSW Local Health District will have their temperature checked in addition to the existing screening questions already in place. This measure will provid

NORTHERN NSW LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT COVID-19 update NNSWLHD 8pm Tuesday 7 April As at 8pm Tuesday 7 April there were 49 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in residents of the Northern NSW Local Health District. The increase of one is not the result of any new infections in NNSWLHD, but a case that has been reclassified to th

Recruitment opportunities now open for casual workforce to boost COVID-19 response Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSLWHD) is calling on frontline health workers to join its workforce in a bid to bolster the health response to COVID-19. A range of casual positions are now being advertised for nurses, allied heal

Saffin says bushfire-affected residents must not be forgotten THE bushfire season may have ended a week ago, but Lismore MP Janelle Saffin says the plight of Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands residents who lost homes, animals and property last year must not be forgotten. Ms Saffin vowed to continue her sustaine

NORTHERN NSW LOCAL HEALTH DISTRICT - Keep your distance this Easter If there’s one thing that you can do during this Easter break to help our communities minimise their risk to COVID-19, it’s to stay at home. Northern NSW Local Health District Chief Executive, Wayne Jones, is urging people who would have ordinari

FREE TAFE COURSES TO SUPPORT NSW IN PANDEMIC A SUITE of 21 fee-free TAFE NSW short courses are available online to assist anyone across the State who wants to upskill during the COVID-19 pandemic. State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin said the pandemic response has had a dramatic effect on communities and working l

COVID-19 update NNSWLHD, Clinic at Byron Central Hospital As at 8pm Tuesday 31 March there were 4 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in residents of the Northern NSW Local Health District. This brings the District’s total to 42. By likely source of infection: Of the NNSWLHD cases, currently 4 COVID-19 patients are

News: Facilities close and services reduced to guard against COVID-19 In line with NSW Government announcements seeking to minimise the risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lismore City Council has made significant changes to its service delivery. Residents can be assured that the following essential services will c

Community Facilities – Operations Update COVID-19 Ballina Shire Council is taking all necessary precautions to keep the community and our staff safe. In response to social distancing requirements issued by the Australian Government to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Council has changed the operating hou

COVID-19 update and additional Grafton Base Hospital clinic Two (2) new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed within the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) bringing the District’s total to seven (7) today. Six of the seven confirmed cases are in self-isolation at home and one case is being cared for i