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Saffin wants flood mitigation package for Northern Rivers

LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin wants the NSW Government to fund a targeted package of flood mitigation projects to help protect local communities within the Lismore City, Tweed Shire and Kyogle local government areas.

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Saffin demands a better deal for our border communities

LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin is calling on the NSW Government to ensure a better deal for our unique border communities, particularly as residents and businesses navigate the economic and social challenges of recovering from COVID-19 restrictions.

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State takes back 391 kms of roads; only 14,609 kms to go

‘THE Nationals in Government’ have their work cut out for them in delivering on an election commitment to take back up to 15,000 kilometres of regional roads from local councils to State ownership, Lismore MP Janelle Saffin predicts.

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Seeking COVID clarity for business, workers & residents

LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin this week sought clarity from the Office of the Minister for Health on the NSW Government’s working from home direction in regional New South Wales and other related COVID-19 issues.

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Government changes tack on congestion-busting pledge

STATE MP Janelle Saffin is urging locals to give feedback to the NSW Government on significant changes it is making to its February 2019 election pledge to fix traffic congestion and improve safety on the Bruxner Highway in downtown Lismore.

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Lismore’s sports community the big winner in new Fund

STATE Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has congratulated Lismore’s baseball and softball communities and the Lismore Workers Sports Bowls Club – both big winners in the NSW Government’s $25-million Regional Sport Facility Fund Round 1.

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Bushfire Local Economic Recovery package welcome

LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin has welcomed a range of successful projects under the NSW-Australian governments’ Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund Stage 2 which will build resilience in local communities across her Electorate of Lismore.

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Advocacy pays off for Northern Rivers Conservatorium

LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin’s strong advocacy over the past two years has paid off for the Northern Rivers Conservatorium with a $277,000 State grant to make its heritage building more accessible.

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SHADOW MINISTER TO ATTEND RURAL HEALTH INQUIRY MEETING IN LISMORE

LISMORE residents will have the chance to share their experiences of local healthcare at a public hearing that will be live-streamed from Lismore today which will be attended by the Shadow Minister for Health Ryan Park and local MP Janelle Saffin.