IN THE MEDIA
Sifting through the NDIS
Ballina Shire Advocate Wednesday June 6, 2018 ballinaadvocate.com.au
NDIS information forum
Greens Member for Ballina Tamara Smith hosted a forum for service providers to discuss what services are available for people with a disability in Ballina.
Community to be consulted on Mullumbimby land
Greens Member for Ballina, Tamara Smith, has won an assurance from the NSW government that the Mullumbimby community will be consulted on any proposed sale of public land along the rail corridor that runs through the town.
New fair price for solar bill introduced
Tamara Smith MP today introduced a bill to the NSW Parliament which would ensure electricity suppliers pay householders and businesses a minimum price for the solar or wind power they generate and contribute to the grid.
Protecting precious trees, heritage in Brunswick Heads
Tamara Smith MP gains pledge from Environment Minister to protect Brunswick’s Cypress Pines pines located on Crown Reserve lands at the Brunswick Heads Terrace Holiday Park.
Community Building Partnerships grants 2018 now open
Member for Ballina, Tamara Smith MP has announced applications are now open for the 2018 Community Building Partnership Program, unlocking $30 million for community infrastructure projects across NSW. “This year $330,000 is available for projects in our electorate, which is an increase of $30,000 on 2017. I encourage local councils...
Newsletter - No New Sand Mine for Lennox
Dear Friend -- No New Sand Mine for Lennox Public Action Meeting The huge sand mine proposed for Newrybar Swamp Road will severely impact upon fragile coastal ecosystems and the Lennox Head community and everyone accessing the coast along Ross Lane. COME TO THE PUBLIC MEETING - SHARE...
Shark nets should go for good
Greens Member for Ballina Tamara Smith has welcomed the early end to the second North Coast Shark Net Trial after concerns about the risk of entanglement of whales making an early migration along the NSW coast.