Category: Northern Rivers News
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Drivers on the Far North Coast bracing for petrol price hike
Drivers on the Far North Coast are bracing for a jump in petrol prices – with the fuel excise reinstated to its full extent. The price of fuel is expected to surge by more than 20 cents a litre – hitting regional areas battling with the cost of living, especially hard.
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Worker bitten by a suspected brown snake at nursery
A woman working at Alstonville’s Alpine Nursery has been bitten on the hand, by a suspected brown snake. She received first aid on site before paramedics arrived. She was taken to Lismore Base Hospital in a stable condition. (NO AUDIO)
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Serious crash on the Bruxner Highway takes the life of a female driver
Police have tried desperately to save the life of a female driver, whose car collided with a truck near Lismore this afternoon. Tragically the woman, aged in her 50s, died… while two other people caught up in the crash, were left in shock.
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Bruxner Highway between Goonellabah and Wollongbar set to be improved
More than $8 million has been locked in to figure out how to improve the Bruxner Highway between Goonellabah and Wollongbar. A key area is between Sneaths Road and Kadina Street – which has a casualty rate eight times higher than similar roads in New South Wales. (NO AUDIO)
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Warnings Northern Rivers could be hit by potential ‘supercell’ storms
Northern Rivers residents are being put on alert ahead of forecast thunderstorms this evening, set to impact the coast from Port Stephens to Yamba. The weather bureau is warning of a potential ‘supercell’ which can bring hail, winds and significant rainfall with the potential for rivers to rise. “What we can expect is because of…
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Wardell residents call for more flood recovery action
Wardell residents say they feel forgotten, in council’s flood recovery efforts. Locals say it’s only adding to their sense of isolation – as key meeting places and watering holes are yet to reopen.
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Creators of the iconic Macadamia Castle Knight say farewell as it looks for a new home
Since the 1980s – he’s been the guardian of Byron Bay’s Macadamia Castle. Now the well-known knight at the attraction’s entrance is set to depart the sanctuary that has taken over the site, his last act – the mark of a wildlife warrior.
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Lismore climate activist who blocked the Sydney Harbour Bridge tunnel has charges dismissed in court
A climate activist who caused traffic chaos when they bike-locked themself to a car’s steering wheel in Sydney has had their charges dismissed in court. The defence arguing Mali Cooper was traumatised by the Lismore floods, when taking part in the Blockade Australia protests.
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NSW Labor Leader visits Tweed to discuss flood recovery
As the Northern Rivers recovers from the February floods, the New South Wales Labor leader has slammed the state government for being too slow in its response. Chris Minns is attending a town hall meeting with Janelle Saffin tonight, to listen to local concerns about the potential merge of four Murwillumbah schools.
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National Circus Festival begins this Friday at Mullumbimby Showgrounds
There’s plenty of action coming to Mullumbimby, with the National Circus Festival just days away. This year, there’s a new tent on show, dating back to the early 20th century and tonight, we take you front seat for a look inside.