Coffs Harbour Community Has Their Say On Bypass

Coffs Harbour Bypass closer to construction

The Coffs Harbour Bypass is a step closer to construction, with the public release of two reports detailing how community feedback has shaped design. Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals Leader Michael McCormack said the release of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Submissions and Amendments reports were critical steps in achieving planning approval for the bypass…

New Department bringing jobs to the regions

An office for the newly-created Department of Regional NSW will be established in Dubbo, Queanbeyan, Armidale and Coffs Harbour, bringing hundreds of new jobs to the regions and putting regional communities at the forefront of government decision making. NSW Nationals Member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders welcomed the announcement for his region. “People in regional NSW…

Tackling homelessness in the Tweed

Intensive work to reduce rough sleeping in Tweed Heads and surrounding areas is delivering positive results with dozens of people assisted into safe and secure housing. Member for Tweed Geoff Provest said the NSW Nationals in Government’s $5.1 million assertive outreach program is helping turn the tide on homelessness in the region. “Staff have been…