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Have your say on the future of Regional NSW

Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands residents have until January 31 2024 to give feedback about the Future of Regional NSW. State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is urging locals to put forward their ideas.

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Safety upgrade for Bruxner Highway at Sandilands

State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has welcomed a $8.8-million upgrade of a 2.6-kilometre stretch of the Bruxner Higway west of Sandilands. The upgrade is expected to take most of this year, weather permitting.

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Update on promised toilets for Nimbin

Lismore City Council needs to complete detailed design of a new amenities block for Nimbin’s Peace Park before $400,000 in funding can be released, according to Janelle Saffin MP, who secured the election commitment earlier this year.

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Part One of Nimbin Road recovery completed

Janelle Saffin MP has welcomed completion of major road and landslip rehabilitation works on a section of Nimbin Road badly damaged by the February 2022 natural disaster.

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Memorial Baths reopen before Christmas

Janelle Saffin MP has welcomed a soft opening of Lismore’s Memorial Baths after a major NSW-Commonwealth funded rebuild following the February 2022 natural disaster.

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Lismore student achieves rare double in HSC

Janelle Saffin MP has congratulated Lismore student Mya Stanley on topping two HSC courses statewide and recognised the combined efforts of all HSC students, their teachers, parents and caregivers.

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Free diary helps local seniors know their rights

Janelle Saffin MP’s Electorate Office at 55 Carrington Street, Lismore, has taken delivery of free 2024 Legal Aid diaries for local seniors, but be quick as stocks won’t last long.

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Hunt on for aquatic life using eDNA in our rivers

River health is one of Janelle Saffin MP’s top priorities and she welcomes state-of-the-art technology to track how well fish and other wildlife are doing in North Coast rivers and creeks over the next year.

Janelle Saffin MP with Steve Mackney
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Football Far North Coast scores with big funding win

LISMORE MP Janelle Saffin has congratulated Football Far North Coast following news that it will receive a total of $24,050 under the NSW Football Legacy Fund to continue building a respect-based club culture and boost referee numbers.