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NEW INTERCHANGE BOOSTS PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESS
The new $8.4 million Byron Bay Interchange Station is now complete, providing increased accessibility and safety for public transport customers. Local Nationals Member of the Legislative Council today joined Mayor Simon Richardson to inspect the new interchange...
NORTHERN RIVERS SET TO HOST RENOWNED TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL
Lismore and Murwillumbah cinemas have been selected as two of five new destinations for Sydney Film Festival’s Travelling Film Festival, which brings Australian and international feature films, short films and documentaries from across the globe to audiences around...
WRITE NORTH WRITERS’ GROUP RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Mid-career to established NSW writers are encouraged to apply for this year’s Write North Writers’ Group Residency, in the second year of a partnership with Create NSW and Byron Writers Festival. Local Nationals Member of the Legislative Council and...
STUDENTS TO SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS IN LISMORE THROUGH TAFE NSW AND AIRWAYS AVIATION PARTNERSHIP
The NSW Government has announced TAFE NSW and Airways Aviation will launch the careers of thousands of aspiring commercial pilots. Local Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said TAFE NSW and Airways Aviation will deliver world-class...
A NEW BRIDGE FOR PEARCES CREEK
Haulage restrictions and single lane traffic will soon be a thing of the past thanks to over $2.2 million from the NSW Government to replace the ageing Pearces Creek Bridge. Work on a new bridge will begin within 12 months to deliver safer journeys for all road...
COASTAL ZONES TO BE FUTURE-PROOFED AFTER COUNCILS SECURE GRANT FUNDING
The NSW Government has announced over $100,000 for Byron Shire Council and Ballina Shire Council under the 2020-21 Coastal and Estuary Grants Program. Local Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said these grants are important in ensuring...
TEMPORARY VEHICLE SANITISATION STATIONS HELP KEEP NORTHERN RIVERS COVID-SAFE
Enhanced safety measures for point to point transport such as taxis, hire and rideshare vehicles are being rolled out in Byron Bay, Ballina and Lismore with the opening of three free temporary vehicle sanitisation stations. Local Nationals Member of the...
Bruxner Highway gets safety boost west of Tabulam
Work now under way to widen and resurface a section of the Bruxner Highway near Tabulam will deliver safer, more reliable journeys for motorists. Federal Member for New England Barnaby Joyce said the Australian and New South Wales Governments are jointly funding the...
DINE AND DISCOVER VOUCHERS NOW AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Every NSW resident aged 18 and over will be eligible for four $25 Dine and Discover vouchers to spend at participating local businesses. Worth $100 in total, each resident will be able to use these vouchers for dining out and entertainment which will help local...
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