FRANKLIN FIGHTS FOR OUR FESTIVALS

Today I have called on the Premier of NSW, Gladys Berejiklian, to guarantee all festivals within the electorate of Ballina are not impacted by the changes to festival regulations. I have spoken to the Premier on this issue many times over the last couple of months,...
NEW TAFE CAMPUS TO BE BUILT IN BYRON BAY

NEW TAFE CAMPUS TO BE BUILT IN BYRON BAY

People in Byron Bay will be able to access the training they need to get a job and get ahead, with the Nationals Candidate for Ballina, Ben Franklin, today committing to the delivery of a brand new, multi-million-dollar TAFE campus.   Minister responsible for TAFE...

DATE SET FOR ON DEMAND PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Northern Rivers bus passengers will soon be able to use On Demand public transport with Nationals Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin today announcing trial services will begin next month.  The new services will be available from March 18, allowing...
NATIONALS TO DELIVER SAFETY BOOST  FOR ALSTONVILLE

NATIONALS TO DELIVER SAFETY BOOST FOR ALSTONVILLE

Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Melinda Pavey and Nationals Parliamentary Secretary for Northern NSW Ben Franklin today committed $5 million for a new on ramp to the Bruxner Highway, improving safety at the Ballina Road intersection. “A re-elected Liberal and...