Category: Northern Rivers News
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Norco jobs at risk after big business funding falls short
Details on the support package designed to help big businesses get back on their feet after the flooding disaster have finally been released. And it’s not the news one of the region’s largest employees was hoping for – with hundreds of jobs at Lismore’s Norco Factory now hanging by a thread.
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SCU receives $500k grant towards hemp seed research
Southern Cross University has been awarded more than half a million dollars to further its research into hemp seed. NBN News has been given an exclusive tour of laboratories – where three decades of hemp and cannabis research has been carried out.
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Bangalow Public School students compete for a spot in Sunday’s Billycart Derby race
Bangalow Public school students battled it out on the billycart track today, to decide the top three racers who will represent the school at the town’s annual Billycart derby. The event will take place on Sunday. It coincides with the school fete, which is aptly named the Pit Stop. Bangalow’s main street will be closed…
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Driver rolls car into Tweed river at Tumbulgum
A driver is in hospital tonight after his car rolled into a bank on the Tweed river yesterday afternoon at Tumbulgum. New South Wales Ambulance responded after 3 p-m yesterday, following reports a person was trapped on Tweed Valley Way. The Tweed District rescue Squad carefully extricated the patient, while NSW Ambulance treated him for…
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Police begin 12-day campaign targeting drivers at Nammoona, Kyogle and Wiangaree level crossings
Police have begun a 12-day campaign, targeting risky driver behaviour at level crossings in Nammoona, Kyogle and Wiangaree areas. Police will be targeting motorists disobeying flashing lights and stop signs… alongside cars queueing over railway tracks, speeding and mobile phone use. Drivers caught disobeying traffic signs will lose three demerit points and fined $481. (NO…
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Stallholders call for Lismore Car Boot Market to return to its original home
There are calls for an iconic Northern Rivers event to return to its original home. The Lismore Car boot market is currently being held in the city’s CBD, but stallholders say the new site puts the event at risk of being rained out.
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Police seek information after finding abandoned tinny off Kingscliff Beach
Tweed Heads Police are seeking information after an abandoned tinny was found off Kingscliff Beach. Officers found the boat capsized in the surf about 200 metres north of the local Bowling Club. Emergency services searched nearby waters on Friday evening – but no person was located. (NO AUDIO)
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Electric Vehicle Expo Returns to Bangalow Showgrounds with record crowd numbers
With the fuel excise set to end later this month and petrol shortages still front of mind in the flood devastated Northern Rivers – thousands have hit Bangalow Showgrounds for a glimpse of electric vehicles. From the basic models to luxury options with all the bells and whistles… latest technology was on show.
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Association of Veteran Surfers host State of Origin clash in Lennox Head
The Association of Veteran Surfers along the East Coast has gathered in Lennox Head for a battle of the states. The clash saw some fierce competition but it was all for a good cause.
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MardiGrass protest returns next week to Nimbin for it’s 30th year
The 30th Annual MardiGrass protest is returning to Nimbin next weekend. The annual cannabis law reform rally draws hundreds of protestors to Nimbin. The three-day protest is normally held in May, but was postponed due to the floods this year. (NO AUDIO)