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Saffin supports rail trail and keeping options open for a return to rail
LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin has always supported a rail trail for the Northern Rivers as well as a Regional Integrated Transport Plan which includes keeping our rail corridor in public ownership for future rail services – light rail or a Very Fast Train.
BRING BACK CHRISTMAS: LABOR CALLS FOR RESTRICTIONS IN PLACES OF WORSHIP TO BE EASED
NSW Labor is urging the Government to ease COVID-19 health restrictions in places of worship in the lead up to Christmas, one of the holiest days for Christians.
LABOR DEMANDS GOVERNMENT ABANDONS PLANS TO CLOSE SCHOOLS AT MURWILLUMBAH
Labor is demanding the NSW Government abandon its plan to close four schools at Murwillumbah, forcing them into one location, a decision that’s angered the Far North Coast community.
Here’s hoping for a big Budget spend on social housing
ALL eyes will be on NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet this month when he hands down the 2020-21 State Budget, particularly to see if a strategically leaked big-ticket item becomes a reality for future years.
Barilaro and Mitchell must consult with local school communities on $100-million Murwillumbah Education Campus: Saffin
THE Berejiklian-Barilaro Government’s planned closure of three schools to create a $100-million amalgamated Murwillumbah Education Campus at Murwillumbah High must come as a complete shock to these school communities, according to Lismore MP Janelle Saffin.
Three showgrounds share $332,308 in stimulus upgrades
LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin has congratulated Woodenbong, Tenterfield and Kyogle showground managers on sharing in $332,308 worth of funding under Phase 2 of the NSW Government’s Showground Stimulus Funding program announced today (Thursday, 22 October).
Put locals and regions first in procurement policies: Saffin
LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin has given her full backing to Labor’s ‘NSW Made’ Policy which would compel Government departments and agencies to spend taxpayer money on locally procured goods and services.
Lismore, Kyogle showgrounds put State funding to good use
STATE Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin last week visited Lismore Showground to inspect how a $125,000 Showground Stimulus Funding grant from the NSW Government had powered up the facility.
Saffin welcomes better bus connections for Lismore
LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin has welcomed a NSW Government announcement of an extra 59 weekly bus services in and out of the city of Lismore as a boost for local people who rely on public transport.