Category: Northern Rivers News
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Theo Hayez inquest findings still leaves questions surrounding the backpackers disappearance
It’s a mystery that has consumed the far north coast community – and made national headlines. Just what happened to Belgian teenager Theo Hayez at Byron Bay in 2019. Today a Coroner handed down her findings on his disappearance… and sadly, MANY mysteries remain.
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New pod village opens to house 240 flood affected residents in Coraki
The Northern Rivers newest pod village has welcomed residents in Coraki. The newly established site at Spring Street consists of 56 units of various sizes, which have the capacity to house up to 240 people. The region now has temporary housing infrastructure to accomodate nearly 1000 people as construction continues at five other locations.
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Lismore Show returns opening its gates with free entry for all three days
Lismore’s Show has made a triumphant return to the same grounds that were inundated eight months ago. Thousands are expected to pass through the gates, with free entry for the first time in the show’s history.
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BSC Store reopens in South Lismore as Southside Chempro looks to move to permanent location
Slowly but surely, more and more businesses are reopening in Lismore, following the February floods. It comes as more support was on offer today, for landlords affected by the disaster.
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Hundreds attend Casino Show as it coincides with the region’s annual heritage weekend
It’s known for beef – but Casino’s agricultural prowess, across the board, was on show today. Some new events getting the whole family excited.
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Nationals Leader raises fresh concerns over funding for buybacks scheme
8 months on from the February floods, and there’s still no clarity on when a proposed buy backs scheme will start or how it will work. The Nationals Leader today raising fresh concerns over the funding of the program and if the Labor party will come to the table.
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Driver on the run after leading police on a pursuit from Byron Bay to Lennox Head
Police are on the hunt for the driver of this Holden commodore, after a police pursuit in the Northern Rivers yesterday. The chase started around 5pm – spanning from Byron Bay to Lennox Head… one witness describing the frightening experience. Road spikes were successfully deployed and the vehicle was later found abandoned, it has been…
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Inquest into teen “chroming” death begins in Byron Bay
The first coronial inquest into an aerosol related death is underway in Byron Bay. Bradley Hope was 16-years-old when he died after a reaction to inhaling deodorant from an aerosol can during a sleepover two years ago. The family hopes the inquest will shed light on the harmful effects of “chroming” with evidence being given…
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Road death toll on North Coast doubles compared to last year
The latest road toll data reveals 24 people have lost their lives on North Coast roads this year. The number is local fatalities doubling from this time last year where the toll sat at 12. 10 deaths were on roads in the Richmond Police District while Tweed-Byron and Coffs Clarence recorded seven fatalities each. (NO…
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North Coast reminded of Mother Nature’s power with a storm battering the region last night
It didn’t need a reminder – but the north coast last night AGAIN saw what Mother Nature is capable of, with a fierce storm sweeping through, bringing flash flooding. Armidale also copped a hit – just as the north west prepares for MORE heavy rain.