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FUNDING SCOUTED OUT IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS

FUNDING SCOUTED OUT IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS

The NSW Government has allocated $66,000 towards the upgrading of Scouts NSW facilities at Brunswick Heads, Lennox Head and Ballina. Local Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said the funding was part of $7.75 million being provided, under the...

$2.5 million investment in Nimbin tourism

$2.5 million investment in Nimbin tourism

The Federal and State Government have today announced $2,546,640 combined funding to create an iconic Rainbow Road Walking Track in Nimbin.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said this project will boost economic recovery and create jobs in our community.   “This...

NATIONALS DELIVER FOR NORTHERN RIVERS IN 2021-22 BUDGET

NATIONALS DELIVER FOR NORTHERN RIVERS IN 2021-22 BUDGET

The NSW Nationals in Government have delivered vital funding in the 2021-22 NSW Budget to support the recovery and future prosperity of regional communities following drought, bushfires, floods and the COVID-19 pandemic.   Local Nationals Member of the...

BIG WIN FOR NORTHERN RIVERS WITH DINE & DISCOVER EXTENDED TO JULY 31

BIG WIN FOR NORTHERN RIVERS WITH DINE & DISCOVER EXTENDED TO JULY 31

The NSW Government’s Dine & Discover initiative will be extended by a month to give people more time to use all of their vouchers eating out or trying a new activity this winter, including in the upcoming school holidays. The latest data shows more than 4.23...

TAFE NSW SELECTS SITE FOR NEW BYRON BAY CONNECTED LEARNING CENTRE

TAFE NSW SELECTS SITE FOR NEW BYRON BAY CONNECTED LEARNING CENTRE

The NSW Government today announced a major milestone in the delivery of TAFE NSW’s Byron Bay Connected Learning Centre, with a site selected for the construction of the modern, digitally-enabled facility. Local Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin...

FUNDING WIN FOR NORTHERN BORDER

FUNDING WIN FOR NORTHERN BORDER

Critical works can now begin on a community led cross-border project that will inject much needed tourism dollars to NSW’s northern border region thanks to the Cross-Border Commissioner’s Infrastructure Fund.   Local Nationals Member of the Legislative Council...

NEW ROOFS FOR NORTHERN RIVERS SCHOOLS

NEW ROOFS FOR NORTHERN RIVERS SCHOOLS

  Local schools across the Northern Rivers will receive new roofs thanks to $60 million from the NSW Government’s Roof Replacement Program.   Local Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said that 55 state schools across the Ballina and...

$1 MILLION LENNOX HEAD STREET TRANSFORMATION

$1 MILLION LENNOX HEAD STREET TRANSFORMATION

Lennox Head will benefit from $996,000 in funding to improve Ballina Street, giving a boost to local business and creating better public space for the local community.   Local Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin announced the funding from the...

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