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BRUXNER HIGHWAY UPGRADE AT MCKEES HILL
Motorists will soon enjoy a safer and smoother journey on the Bruxner Highway with upgrades about to start between Casino and Lismore. Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said the $1.5 million body of works would not only improve journeys along...
NEW EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SITES FOR LISMORE
The Public Safety Network (PSN) across the Lismore region has been significantly expanded with the completion of five new radio sites at Mallanganee, Mount Nardi, Parrots Nest, Legume and Pretty Gully. Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said the...
NORTHERN RIVERS FOOD SCENE SET TO SHINE AS
NSW GOVERNMENT DELIVERS ON ELECTION COMMITMENT
Food, boutique beer and distillery lovers across Australia are set to put the Northern Rivers on their travel itinerary, with the NSW Government delivering on an election commitment and supporting the Northern Rivers Food tourism initiative in conjunction with...
NEW EQUIPMENT FOR BALLINA EMERGENCY SERVICES
Fire protection and the emergency response for the Ballina community will be boosted with the handover of a new pumper to Ballina Fire Station and a new defibrillator to the Marine Rescue unit. Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott and...
LISMORE TO BANGALOW ROAD SAFETY WORK ON TRACK
Wider road shoulders and new safety barriers are among the improvements being rolled out to deliver safer and smoother journeys for thousands of motorists who use Lismore to Bangalow Road each day. Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said the $11...
REAL-TIME BUS TRACKING NEW REALITY FOR LISMORE
Public transport customers in Lismore will soon be able to track the arrival of their bus and get an indication of available seating in real time. The tracking technology will be installed in more than 70 buses starting from late August as part of phase two of the NSW...
A WIN FOR BYRON RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB
The home of Byron Bay’s Red Devils is getting a facelift, with upgrades to field lighting, improvements to the clubhouse and a series of landscaping measures to improve mobility, safety and the appearance of the Club. The project will receive $310,017 to...
FUNDING BOOST FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES
Domestic violence victim-survivors across the Ballina and Lismore electorates will have more vital help available during the COVID-19 pandemic, with local services receiving more funding as part of the NSW and Federal Governments’ recent $21 million investment. ...
SHARK FUNDING TO CONTINUE FOR NORTH COAST BEACHES
Beachgoers all along the Northern Rivers will continue to be protected against shark attacks, with the NSW Government investing a further $8 million in world-leading shark management technologies up and down the NSW coast. Nationals Member of the Legislative...
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