Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has announced the Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre has been awarded $19,973 to develop a Men’s Shed at its Coraki site, providing a safe, welcoming space for men to connect, work on projects, and support one another. Mr Williamson said the funding would make a real difference in promoting mental health,…
The NSW Labor Government has failed to ensure PFAS-affected communities have access to clean water before summer, despite ample warnings from councils and water advocates. Narrabri Shire Council has been forced to escalate water restrictions from level two to level four within a week, following a sharp and ongoing drop in the town’s primary water…
An independent, NSW Government-commissioned study has confirmed there is no evidence that selective timber harvesting harms koala populations in NSW’s North Coast forests. The study, led by scientists from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, found no significant change in koala density three years after harvesting. This is consistent with results recorded immediately…
Nationals Member for Lyne, Alison Penfold, is calling on Telstra to reverse its decision to close its Taree store to ensure locals can continue to receive face-to-face services. The call follows Telstra’s announcement it will close its Taree Store in a month – on Monday, November 10. “This is a complete bastard act by Telstra…