The Minns government says it's handed down a budget which locks in major funding for North Coast health infrastructure, alongside targeted cost-of-living relief designed for regional households and disaster recovery, as locals continue to face higher costs.

A new ‘Transport to Treatment’ service for Byron and Tweed Shire residents has been set up by Cancer Council NSW.

Labor Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has received a promotion to the NSW Cabinet.

Motorists heading off for a Christmas celebration or a summer escape this week are being reminded to plan their journey and drive safely this holiday period, with high traffic volumes expected across NSW.

Years after e-scooter hire scheme introductions in cities around the world, including in Australia with mixed success, the NSW Labor-led government is preparing to make riding the scooters legal.

Nearly 700 new public kerbside electric vehicle charging stations are to be installed across NSW, in what the government says is the largest rollout in the country.

Transport for NSW advises motorists of changed overnight traffic conditions next week on the Pacific Motorway to carry out a control system upgrade at the St Helena Tunnel.

Weeks of heavy rain on the Tweed River did little to wash away the community spirit, with the four surf life saving clubs in the area combining to bring relief to affected families – by lending their resources to a devastated school in need of student transport.

Flood-affected residents in Lismore and Ballina who need to access essential services are being supported with free bus services, which begin operating from today.