Category: Latest NBN News
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Social Futures opens new Lismore office
Lismore families will now have access to more support services, with the opening of a new Social Futures office in Lismore. The mental health service’s 120 staff can now meet face to face with locals in the Lismore CBD. The new office is located at the organsiation’s existing building on Molesworth street. (NO AUDIO)
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Crops inundated by rainfall, with even more forecast to come
SES crews are bracing for another onslaught of rain, with more major flooding expected in Gunnedah in a matter of days. It’s causing serious concerns for North West farmers, who are still counting the cost of last month’s deluge.
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Federal and State Governments promise to build roads back better than before with new funding
Flood ravaged roads in the Northern Rivers could be set for a major facelift. The Federal and State Governments are promising to not only repair the roads, but build them back better than before.
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Housing emerging as key election issue on the Coffs Coast
Housing on the Coffs Coast is emerging as a key issue for local candidates – five months out from the State Election. The future of the Argyll Estate is in the spotlight – and could play a roll when residents go to the polls in March next year.
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Brendon O’Neill named as Jets co-captain
He’s played against the Mariners at Gosford before, but Brandon O’Neill admits he’ll still be nervous when he lines up for Newcastle in his first F3 Derby. The midfielder is hoping to spoil Matt Simon’s farewell party on Saturday.
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Man charged with murder of Stockton man in 2021
A year on from a fatal fire that sent shockwaves through a Newcastle community – police claim they have had a major breakthrough. Detectives now say Graham Cameron was stabbed to death and tonight, a man remains in custody, charged over his murder.
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Locals call on Tamworth Council after a Moonbi road gets destroyed
A road linking dozens of properties to Moonbi has been destroyed, after last month’s wet weather. Frustrated locals are calling on council to make a start on repairs, with more rain forecast this week.
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Nippers geared up for season start
The rashies are on and the warm-ups have begun for Nippers right across the Central Coast and Hunter. Surf Life Saving Clubs say it’s “the more the merrier” this season – with a focus on building confident, safe swimmers.
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Local MPs visit Queensland Reconstruction Authority to learn how they operate
Far North Coast MPs paid a visit to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority today, to learn more about how the agency operates. Some of the main issues discussed included flood recovery response, bringing agencies on board and deploying assets. State Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin was joined by the Tweed, Ballina and Clarence MPs, as well…
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Inverell & Tenterfield topping list of house price increases
House prices in Tamworth are beginning to plateau, according to new data by CoreLogic. But prices in Inverell and Tenterfield continue to rise – topping the list of regional New South Wales suburbs with the highest value growth.