Category: Northern Rivers News
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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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Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation holds business forum in Lismore
Flood affected businesses on the Far North Coast will tonight have their first opportunity to meet the organisation leading their recovery. It comes as some Lismore shop owners say ongoing upgrades are causing a drop in trade.
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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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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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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.
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15-year-old from Northern Rivers missing for nearly a week
A teenager from the Northern Rivers has now been missing for almost a week. 15-year-old Taylah Levett is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen leaving a house at Yamba last Tuesday, and is known to frequent Casino, Lismore and Yamba. Anyone with…
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Byron Bay Council puts forward 90 day short term letting cap
Byron Bay Council has put forward a plan which would see its cap on short term holiday rentals reduced by half. The decision’s been met with community backlash, with some locals claiming it won’t fix housing supply issues.
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Crawford House Museum unveils 360 degree virtual tour
Alstonville’s Crawford House Museum today unveiled its 360 degree virtual tour… The online tours made possible through a $10,000 grant from the New South Wales government’s Rescue and Restart Package. The Alstonville Plateau Historical Society says it’s a great way to mark the society’s 21st birthday this year.
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First Ballina Taste of Seafood Festival a roaring success
From Richmond River oysters to locally caught prawns – thousands have had their tastebuds tantalised at Ballina’s inaugural Taste of Seafood festival. Despite floods earlier in the year affecting water quality, it’s no longer impacting fishermen’s catch – attendees saying the quality is second to none.