Tag: JANELLE SAFFIN
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT YET TO BE FORMALLY APPROACHED FOR FLOOD REBUILD FUNDING
The Federal Government is yet to be formally approached for funding, to start the Northern Rivers rebuild. State Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin is questioning the delay… Following a two-week independent flood inquiry by the New South Wales Government. A government spokesperson says the Premier spoke with the Prime Minister this week, telling NBN News…
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MIXED REACTION TO NSW BUDGET IN NORTHERN RIVERS
Today’s budget has received mixed reviews on the Far North Coast. While a boost to healthcare services has been welcomed – the lack of support for flood recovery and housing has left locals wanting.
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HOUSING CRISIS WORSENS AFTER FLOOD DISASTER
An already difficult housing and rental market in the Northern Rivers has only worsened, since the flood crisis destroyed homes. Many have been left wondering when and how they are going to rebuild, all while still paying rent.
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NSW LABOR ELECTION PROMISE TO KEEP MURWILLUMBAH SCHOOLS OPEN
It’s a long way off, but the state member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin, is already making election promises If New South Wales Labor wins the next state election she says the four schools in Murwillumbah will remain open. “The final straw was when I saw the plans for this so called mega campus at Murwillumbah…
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ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES BETWEEN BALLINA AND LISMORE COULD SOON SHIFT
Electoral boundaries could soon shift in the Northern Regions following a population increase in Ballina. Under the proposal from the New South Wales Electoral Commission, some locals there could vote in the seat of Lismore at the next state election. Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has welcomed the proposed changes. “My attitude is I will…