STIMULUS ACCELERATES ROAD WORKS AT EMIGRANT CREEK

Work is under way to build a median crossover on the Pacific Highway at Emigrant Creek as part of the NSW Government’s economic stimulus package. Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said stimulus funding from the $2.3 billion COVID-19 package announced in...
Social Housing Upgrades in Ballina and Lismore

Social Housing Upgrades in Ballina and Lismore

The NSW Government is rolling out a $47 million program across NSW to improve social housing for tenants and create local jobs for trades and businesses. The Social Housing Maintenance Stimulus will upgrade properties in the Ballina and Lismore electorates and ensure...
$600,000 to Reduce Waste on the Northern Rivers

$600,000 to Reduce Waste on the Northern Rivers

Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin today announced Cool Planet and The Diverter had each been awarded $300,000 through the Bin Trim Program to work with NSW businesses to help them increase their recycling and reduce waste going to landfill. The...
YWCA Youth Arts Cafe Creates Pathways to Employment

YWCA Youth Arts Cafe Creates Pathways to Employment

The Goonellabah Youth Arts Café will offer an innovative program to young people to help them create pathways to employment, thanks to a $195,000 grant from the NSW Government and the dedicated work of the YWCA.   Local partners will bring together live training...

$14 Million for Crown Land Reserves

Crown land managers, and community groups that use Crown land, across the Ballina and Lismore Electorates are invited to apply for a share of $14 million in grants to upgrade and maintain community facilities and reserves across NSW. Nationals Member of the...