Category: Northern Rivers News
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Northern Rivers residents remember Her Majesty’s 1954 visit Down Under
It was a whirlwind visit to the Northern Rivers that captured the hearts of many. Residents in Lismore, Casino, Woodburn and Coraki today remembered Her Majesty’s first trip to Australia in 1954 – with hopes a pub that hosted the Queen can be restored following February’s flood.
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Rural Aid drops 30 tonnes of hay at Buckendoon for flood affected farmers
Helping dozens of flood affected farmers, Rural Aid has dropped off 30 tonnes of hay at Buckendoon today. The donation came at a time of need for many, as did the emotional support. The hay drops are expected to continue, as the regions continues to recover from the floods.
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Family owned Network Video calling for the community to keep their doors open
One of few remaining videos stores in the country, located in Brunswick Heads on the Far North Coast is determined to keep its doors open. But after the pandemic and floods – and trade slowing down the family owned Network Video has put the call out for community support.
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Ballina Street in Lennox Head closing for two weeks from Monday as upgrades continue
The main street of Lennox Head will close for two weeks from Monday, as upgrades continue. But the shops will stay open on Ballina Street, and there’s now calls for locals to continue supporting local businesses, while the road’s shut. Major beautification and drainage works will be happening.
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SCU Researchers uncover earliest known surgical amputation over 31,000 years ago
Local researchers have discovered an insight into what life was like as an amputee, 31-thousand years ago – and how much technology has changed. In a groundbreaking study, by Griffith and Southern Cross universities, they’ve uncovered what’s believed to be the earliest procedure of a successful amputation.
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Lauren Grainger found guilty for her role in the “utterly bizarre” case of Anthony Stott’s kidnapping
After six days of evidence, the jury has found Lauren Grainger GUILTY of kidnapping Brisbane teacher, Anthony Stott. Grainger remains on bail as Judge Jeffery McLennan determines just what her sentence will be.
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Protestors gather at Tweed MPs office on National Threatened Species Day
Protestors have gathered outside Tweed MP Geoff Provest’s office… marking National Threatened Species Day. The group has demanded better protections of native forests, calling for action at the State and Federal level. (NO AUDIO)
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Early Childhood Educators Strike in Lismore
Fed up early childhood educators on the Far North Coast have walked off the job today… Joining their colleagues across the country to protest for better pay and working conditions.
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LISMORE ART CLUB’S 62ND ANNUAL EXHIBITION OPENING NIGHT THIS FRIDAY
The Lismore Art Club’s 62nd Annual Exhibition officially opened at Flourish Gallery, today. It’s the venue’s second display since it reopened after the floods. Opening night will be held this Friday from 4pm. The exhibition runs until September 23.
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Bangalow Billycart Derby set to return September 18
Blink and you’ll miss it – Bangalow’s biggest… and fastest event of the year is set to return in less than two week’s time. The town’s Billycart Derby is back for its 25th year – featuring everything from fierce competition, to novelty races and everything in between.