Category: Latest NBN News
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Three local community led organisations acknowledged at 2022 Resilience NSW Get Ready Community Awards
Three local, community led organisations across the Northern Rivers have been recognised for their ongoing work, following this year’s flood disaster. Murwillumbah’s Flood Hub won the top prize at the 20-22 Resilience NSW Get Ready Community Awards… While leading nominees included The Shedding Community in Mullumbimby and Wardell CORE. The awards were presented at Parliament…
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Food, dance, art on offer at Saturday’s Fiesta La Peel
Tamworth’s biggest multi-cultural party, Fiesta La Peel, is BACK. The popular event will bring plenty of colour – and scent – to Bicentennial Park, this weekend… as locals gather to celebrate the city’s diversity.
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CSIRO Flood Mitigation Study underway in the Northern Rivers
The CSIRO is on the ground in the Northern Rivers – meeting with flood-affected communities from seven LGA’s. It’s all part of a flood mitigation study, which will help the government to prioritise projects in at-risk areas.
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Residents speak out about proposed McDonalds in Toormina
A proposal for a new McDonalds restaurant in Toormina is now before the Land and Environment Court. The on-site hearing follows TWO knock-backs from Coffs City Council.
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Hunter racing fraternity celebrating special arrival
The racing fraternity is celebrating a very special arrival. Legendary mare Winx has given birth to a little filly in the Hunter… with potentially a big future.
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World first suicide prevention program launches in the Hunter
A world first suicide prevention training program has been launched in the Hunter. It comes as new data shows that youth suicide rates have dropped in the region… but mental health experts are highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance.
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Couple rescued by SES from Dangar Falls after becoming stranded
The flood focus in the north west is shifting to Wee Waa, with the Namoi River expected to reach the major level overnight. A Watch and Act alert is in place there, and for minor flooding at Narrabri, Gunnedah and Boggabri.
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Bulga community calls for changes to local flood warning system
The Bulga community is calling for changes to be made to the flood warning system for Wollombi Brook. It comes in the wake of recent alerts which residents say don’t paint a clear picture.
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Seven applicants receive $25K grants for SCU Flood Recovery project Scheme
Seven applicants have received a $25,000 grant from Southern Cross University, to participate in the Vice Chancellor’s flood recovery project scheme. Among the projects – the future health and use of the Richmond River, a digital archive of the catchment… and examining the impact of the flood disaster on young people.
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Greens launch campaign for seat of Lismore ahead of 2023 state election
The Greens have launched their campaign for the seat of Lismore ahead of the 2023 state election. Local councillor, Adam Guise, will contest the seat. Labor’s Janelle Saffin has held the seat since the 2019 election.