Category: Northern Rivers News
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Farmers learn how drones can benefit their farming practices in the Northern Rivers
Hundreds of farmers have been given the chance to learn about how drones can benefit their farming practices in the Northern Rivers. A week of sessions is now underway across the region, and so far it’s seen the strongest interest in the state.
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Record number of legal assistance required after flood disaster
Numerous flooding events including February’s disaster in the Northern Rivers has sparked a record high demand for free legal help. The rush isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon – with thousands of residents still needing assistance.
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Federal Government installs flood resilient telecommunications system in Northern Rivers
The Federal government has today taken a crucial step towards improving emergency responses in the Northern Rivers – rolling out a flood resilient telecommunications system. It comes, after hundreds of Northern Rivers residents were left without any way of communicating with the SES during the floods earlier this year.
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Biological Farming Conference brings together best soil minds in the world
Hundreds of farmers and primary producers have arrived in Lismore today, to talk all things soil – It’s part of the Australian Biological farming conference. This year, the event’s key focus is on future proofing crops from natural disasters.
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Global Ripple Op-Shop devastated by fire alongside two other businesses in Byron Bay
Its mission is to help those in need… but tonight a charity op shop in Byron Bay is facing its own hardship. Fire has devastated the store, incinerating all its stock… police, now investigating whether the inferno was deliberately lit. There’s now calls for community support with a fire fundraising page set-up.
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Brunswick Heads motels revealed as most popular in the country
The tiny tourist town of Brunswick Heads is bracing for a bumper holiday season. Fresh data has revealed its seaside motels are some of the most popular around the country.
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Landcom joins forces with Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation to deliver affordable housing
Two major housing providers are joining forces, in an attempt to deliver more affordable homes across the region. State Government developer Landcom is working with a local organisation, as it seeks to expand into the regions.
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River boat goes under at West Ballina
A river boat has gone under in Emigrant Creek, at West Ballina. Fire and Rescue and Hazmat crews were called to the scene on Smith Drive, following reports that a boat was sinking just after 9 a-m. They found the 54 foot timber boat almost completely submerged… crews worked to contain any potential spill from…
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North Coast towns revealed as hotspots for melanoma cases
A handful of North Coast towns have been revealed as hotspots for melanoma. Ballina, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Clarence Valley and Byron LGA’s are among the state’s highest for cases. Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie-Hastings and the Tweed also made the top 10 most prevalent list. The data – released by the state’s Cancer Institute – comes…
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Lismore TAFE Students’ artwork on show at Serpentine Gallery’s reopening
It’s been a tough year for Lismore TAFE students – forced to undertake their studies elsewhere, as the flooded campus is repaired. But, this week, there were celebrations – as 27 artists showed their works at the Serpentine Gallery’s grand reopening.