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Drought support for Lismore electorate

SEVENTEEN education centres in the area could receive additional drought relief funding.

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04th Oct. 2019 3:10 PM

FUNDING AVAILABLE: Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said 17 education centres in the area will be eligible to submit an expression of interest to receive additional drought relief funding.

premium_icon Plan to help achieve 'ambitious' renewable energy targets

FUTURE looks bright for local renewable energy projects across the state thanks to a new blueprint.

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02nd Oct. 2019 12:10 PM

GREENER FUTURE: North Coast and New England North West councils now have the knowledge needed to develop and support local renewable energy projects, thanks to a new blueprint launched by the NSW Government and four Joint Organisations. Pictured is NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Energy Ben Franklin and Lismore Mayor Isaac Smith opening the Lismore floating solar facility last year.

Less red tape and more drought assistance for farmers

WITH no rain in sight, farmers battling to make ends meet in extreme drought conditions can now access more streamlined...

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27th Sept. 2019 2:09 PM

DROUGHT FUNDING: New drought funding from the NSW and Federal governments has been announced.

premium_icon Ben Franklin's new role after losing state election

BEN Franklin returns to Legislative Council after losing state election.

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31st May 2019 11:05 AM

BACK WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: Ben Franklin MLC is sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and the Arts this week at Parliament.

Ballina stays Green

GREENS' Tamara Smith back on the job after victory and blames Labor for Shooters' success

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27th March 2019 1:03 PM

VICTORY: MP for Ballina Tamara Smith, Greens Federal candidate for Richmond Michael Lyon and Greens Senator for NSW Mehreen Faruqi with campaign team.

premium_icon 'Not what we hoped for': Nationals concede Ballina

"THE community selected Tamara Smith and I congratulate her on her win.”

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25th March 2019 2:03 PM

NSW state election 2019.

premium_icon Ben Franklin pledges almost $300,000 before brunch

THE Nationals candidate for Ballina has been proactive this morning, announcing election promises to fund $293,000 worth of...

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19th March 2019 10:03 AM

Nationals Candidate for Ballina Ben Franklin announces another funding promise.

Surf club happy despite scuffle

GOOD news for Brunswick Heads Surf Lifesaving Club overshadowed by scuffle during premiere's announcement.

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15th March 2019 2:03 PM

NSW Premiere Gladys Berejiklian was in Brunswick Heads with Nationals candidate for the seat of Ballina Ben Franklin on Wednesday afternoon to announce the NSW government will invest $3.8million in the redevelopment of Brunswick Heads Surf Club. She is pictured here with Brunswick heads SLSC President Craig Reid.

premium_icon Cash splash blur: We're getting a $95m waterslide, right?

ELECTION promises are flowing thick and fast, but it seems some candidates are offering way more fun stuff than others.

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12th March 2019 9:03 AM

"Hmmm... what other very expensive things can I promise before March 23?”

premium_icon $80 million upgrade slated for Ballina hospital

HEALTH Minister Brad Hazzard said the redevelopment will start in the next term of government and will provide "world-class...

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08th March 2019 1:03 PM

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has promised to deliver $8.4 million redevelopment of Ballina District Hospital if the government is returned at at the state election.