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Assistance available for hail affected properties
Northern Rivers farmers affected by hail storms in November and August 2017 are encouraged to apply for Agricultural Natural Disaster Relief through the NSW Rural Assistance Authority
Support for Active Kids
The NSW Government will provide a $100 voucher to parents/guardians of school enrolled children to support participation in sport and active fitness and recreation activities
Transitioning Regional Economies [Report]
The Productivity Commission has released the study report from a 12-month study into the geographic impacts of the transition of the Australian economy following the resources investment boom
Flickerfest 2018 & Byron All Shorts come to Mullumbimby
The annual Flickerfest short film festival, incorporating Byron All Shorts, will be held at Mullumbimby Civic Hall from 26 to 28 January 2018
Regional Development Australia program reform
Following an Australian Government initiated independent review of the Regional Development Australia program, reform measures, which include a new charter, are to be implemented in 2018.
Lismore Businesses Go Better with ACE subsidised business courses
ACE Community College has 23 new courses for small business that may be fully subsidised under the NSW Government under the Tech Savvy for Small Business Program
New look for North Coast TAFE
The North Coast TAFE new look website has all the information you need to find the right courses for your future career
Return & Earn – cash back for drink containers in the Northern Rivers
The NSW container deposit scheme has commenced and collection points are now available at five locations in the Northern Rivers
Commercial disputes and how to resolve them
Guest contributors Brian Finn and Paul Finn provide an overview of mediation as an alternative dispute resolution
Byron All Shorts 2018 – Call for entries
iQ Inc is calling for entries from local filmmakers for the 2018 Byron All Shorts Film Competition