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2 months ago | 
thenorthernriverstimes.com.au | Ian Rogers
World Surf League’s Callum Robson to Mentor Young Surfers at Reflections Cadet CupJeff GibbsEvans Head local and World Surf League competitor Callum Robson is set to inspire the next generation of surfing talent at the Reflections Cadet Cup, taking place at Rainbow Beach in Bonny Hills on March 1-2. Robson will lead a hands-on workshop designed to blend physical training with essential career guidance for competitive surfers.
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2 months ago | 
thenorthernriverstimes.com.au | Ian Rogers
By Jeff GibbsAustralia should look to New Zealand’s experience as a warning against allowing superannuation withdrawals for home deposits, with new research showing that such policies drove house prices higher while reducing homeownership rates, particularly for younger buyers. The KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme, introduced in 2010, aimed to help first home buyers enter the market by allowing them to access their retirement savings.
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2 months ago | 
thenorthernriverstimes.com.au | Ian Rogers
By Gavin McKeanTweed Coast Tigers coach Dean Solomon is optimistic about key forward Mitch Chopping’s prospects for his second season with the club, as the forward looks set to continue making an impact in the competition. Chopping, an experienced forward, played 16 games in his debut season for the Tigers, kicking 41 goals. Solomon is hoping for another consistent season from Chopping in the SUNS forward line.
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2 months ago | 
thenorthernriverstimes.com.au | Ian Rogers
By Ian RogersOpening Statement by Charlotte Wundersitz, National Farmers’ Federation General Manager of Rural Affairs – Date: Feb 5, 2024Thank you for the opportunity to appear today. The livelihoods of Australian farming families are intrinsically tied to accessible, reliable, affordable, and high-quality connectivity.
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2 months ago | 
thenorthernriverstimes.com.au | Ian Rogers
By Ian RogersThe Minns Labor Government has extended its controversial youth bail law changes from the initial 12-month period to four years. Since the changes were introduced in March last year, 80% of young people charged with certain offences have been refused bail, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from legal and civil society groups.
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2 months ago | 
thenorthernriverstimes.com.au | Ian Rogers
By Robert Heyward – source Roy MorganAs Australians prepare for the 2025 Federal Election, a dramatic shift in voter priorities has emerged. According to Roy Morgan’s survey of over 14,000 electors, the rising cost of living and concerns over crime have become dominant issues, while climate change and government transparency have significantly declined in importance.
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2 months ago | 
thenorthernriverstimes.com.au | Ian Rogers
By Jeff Gibbs Lismore MP Janelle Saffin has announced that applications are now open for the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Program, with this year’s funding allocation for the Lismore electorate increased from $300,000 to $450,000. The program supports local infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental, and recreational outcomes while fostering community participation, inclusion, and cohesion.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
thenorthernriverstimes.com.au | Ian Rogers
By Ian Rogers Proposals to increase water costs for agricultural use by as much as 245% over the next five years could devastate Australian farmers, pushing many out of business and driving up food prices for consumers. NSW Irrigators’ Council CEO Claire Miller warned that the proposed hikes would exacerbate the challenges already faced by local farmers, who are struggling to compete with an influx of cheap imported food.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
thenorthernriverstimes.com.au | Ian Rogers
By Ian Rogers Firefighters are grappling with newly ignited bushfires in Victoria as the region endures the third day of extreme heatwave conditions. Residents in affected areas have been urged to stay vigilant as total fire bans remain in place across much of the state. New Fires Spark in Central Victoria Fresh fires broke out on Sunday afternoon in Victoria’s central goldfields region, including Moliagul, west of Bendigo, and near Maryborough, north of Ballarat.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
thenorthernriverstimes.com.au | Ian Rogers
By Jeff GibbsThis month, NSW celebrates a major milestone: screening more than two million newborns for hearing loss since the launch of the Statewide Infant Screening Hearing Program (SWISH) in December 2002. Hearing loss is a common disability, affecting one in ten people either at birth or later in life. Each year, more than 90,000 newborns in NSW are screened, with approximately 180 babies identified as having significant hearing loss.
