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Blue Mountains among the regions examining advice from state’s Independent Planning Commission

Ten weeks after Lismore first flooded, fewer than one in six applicants for the NSW government’s business grants have been approved

Almost 500 local school students attended a careers fair at Mullumbimby High today. From police to paramedics, and from beauty therapy to Tafe, industry professionals offered career advice and inspired students to aim high. Business NSW Regional Manager, Jane Laverty, praised the day. “I think it’s really important for students to explore what their strengths are and what that might look like in terms of learning and their career path and the stepping stones they might take to the world of ...

Premium Content Subscriber only The rollout of $100 worth of vouchers for dining, entertainment and recreation is about to get under way, and local businesses are being urged to sign up for the program. Dine & Discover NSW has been launched to "encourage the community to get out and about and support dining, arts and tourism businesses". Eligible residents can apply for four $25 vouchers, worth $100 in total. This includes two Dine NSW Vouchers which can be redeemed participating at restaur...

A business leader warns Rex airlines’ decision to cut routes to the Northern Rivers will impact local business.

Pexels. The state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW, says confidence is returning, but lockdowns and border closures are continuing to present challenges. Jane Laverty is the Northern Rivers Regional Manager for Business NSW. She says feedback from businesses across the region over the past week suggests their main focus is on consolidation, along with the need to provide sharper business product and service offerings which can withstand change. One ongoing challenge for the sector ...

Each one includes seating, vegetation and a dog drinking station. “I’m a big advocate for place making in the Northern Rivers and I think there’s a lot of under-utilised spaces in our town centres. Our town centres need a burst of character and parklets can enable that,” Business NSW Regional Manager, Jane Laverty, said. The first is situated on Keen Street, with the other to be installed on Molesworth Street next week. (AUDIO IN PARTS)