Category: Northern Rivers News
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Kyogle Show celebrates 110th event
Kyogle Show has celebrated its 110th event. From Wood Chopping to Champion cattle – show goers have come from all over to catch the action.
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Caravan destroyed in fire at Shannon Brook
A caravan has been completely destroyed after it was engulfed by flames overnight in South Casino. Firefighters were called to Shannon Brook just after 8:30 p-m. The blaze took an hour to be extinguished. (NO AUDIO)
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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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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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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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Bluesfest announces six more artists to 2023 lineup with tickets now on sale
Six additional artists have been named in the 2023 Bluesfest lineup. The Doobie Brothers will bring their 50th Anniversary tour to the festival – while Counting Crowns, Vintage Trouble, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats will also feature. Alison Russell and St Paul and the Broken Bones will perform at the April event, too. Tickets…
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Norco announces rebuild plans for ice cream factory
Some good news for farmers and dessert lovers alike… with Norco announcing it WILL rebuild Lismore’s Ice Cream Factory. After months of negotiations with both tiers of government – the company has agreed to co-contribute funds and make the project happen.
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Resilience NSW Services set to move to Lismore Transit Centre
Resilience New South Wales is moving its flood recovery service in Lismore. The relocation comes after Lismore City Council requested the service be moved from the Harold Fredericks car park. It will now operate out of the Transit Centre on the corner of Molesworth and Magellan Streets, from early next week. (NO AUDIO)
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Norco accepts $34.7 million business support package and cofnirms major rebuild of ice cream factory
Some ‘sweet’ news out of Norco today with the company confirming a major rebuild of Lismore’s Ice Cream Factory. It’s accepted a $34.7-million business support package from the Federal and State Governments to help restore the heritage-listed site. The factory, which will reopen under a revised layout, will employ as many locals as possible. The…
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Lismore’s Farrelly House officially reopens in CBD
One of Lismore’s landmark buildings has officially re-opened. Farrelly House, which facilities two local organisations, closed in the February floods. State and Federal Members joined Lismore City Mayor, Steve Krieg today, for the grand reopening of the CBD site. The occasion was marked with an official ribbon cutting and a performance by the “Red Inc”…