Category: Latest NBN News
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Lismore City Council places Nimbin on level 3 water restrictions
Lismore city council will enforce level three water restrictions on Nimbin residents. There are concerns that the town’s water quality could be at risk, if topped up with turbid water due to recent wet weather. The restrictions are effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice. (NO AUDIO)
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LJ Hooker Lismore & Palm Beach raise $80K for Lismore Soup Kitchen
The Lismore Soup Kitchen received a whopping $80-thousand today on behalf of the LJ Hooker Foundation. LJ Hooker’s Lismore and Palm Beach offices, held a fundraiser for the community in Sydney. The Soup Kitchen provides hot lunches and transitional housing for marginalised men.
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Hunter engineering business employing more female workers
According to the latest round of census data, only one in 10 Australians studying to be engineers are women; but Hunter companies are looking to change that. One has employed female apprentices for the first time, and is offering training programs to get even more onboard.
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One down, one to go as students begin 2022 HSC exams
It’s go-time for year 12 students across New South Wales, with the HSC officially underway. More than 1000 pupils across the North West took part in today’s first exams, as they edge closer to the finish line.
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One hundred teachers join rally in Coffs Harbour
Around 100 teachers have gathered for an early morning rally in Coffs Harbour today, demanding better pay and conditions. Today’s action comes after two 24 hour strikes in the past 10 months – and the Teacher’s Federation is hinting there could be more to come.
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Donation to aid John Hunter Children’s Hospital
Health experts say lung conditions – like asthma – going undetected in children, can lead to irreversible damage. But now the John Hunter Children’s Hospital has a new tool to aid diagnosis, thanks to a $100,000 donation.
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Tune changes for Avoca Lifeguard tower
It’s been a controversial talking point among beach-goers – a new lifeguard tower, now standing tall on Avoca Beach. But, while some maintain the tower is somewhat of an eyesore… lifesavers, themselves, are thrilled with the installment.
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GP summit finds possible solutions to state’s dire GP crisis
A Tamworth doctor has returned from a summit in Canberra with some good news. A handful of solutions are being tabled to aid the ongoing GP crisis – bulk-billing incentives, just one of them.
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Speed camera warning signs to return from January 1
The Central Coast’s very own ‘Speed Camera Crusader’ is celebrating a win – with news Mobile Speed Camera warning signs will return from January 1. But, Beau Jackson says his work is still far from over.
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Department of Defence apologises for previous government’s management of PFAS contamination
Williamtown’s red zone residents say they’re exhausted following the latest meeting over PFAS contamination. The Assistant Defence Minister apologised for the previous government’s handling of the issue – but some locals fear it’s still a long way from being fixed.