Category: Northern Rivers News
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WORKING DOG CHAMPION ROBERT JOHNSTON DIES IN FARMING ACCIDENT
A well-known working dog champion has sadly died in a farming accident on his property in Tatham. The Working Stock Dog Association posted a tribute to Robert Johnston… Describing him as a long-time supporter of cattle dog trialling and a highly successful competitor. The 71-year-old operated Shady Acres Working Stock Dogs.
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BALLINA DISTRICT HOSPITAL WITHOUT DOCTORS WITH PATIENTS BEING TURNED AWAY
A Northern Rivers mother is concerned staffing issues at Ballina District Hospital is putting local lives at risk.. She says there was no doctor on duty when she presented to the ED with a sick child – staff telling her to head elsewhere, with an emergency.
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NORTHERN RIVERS RESIDENTS FURIOUS ABOUT NSW FLOOD INQUIRY REPORT’S LACK OF DETAIL
The findings of the New South Wales flood inquiry report left Northern Rivers locals, furious. Locals have been anxiously waiting for almost six months… but are yet to get any clear answers about buy backs and land swaps.
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LASTING IMPACTS OF NORTHERN RIVERS FLOOD DISASTER ON YOUNG CHILDREN
The flood disaster in the Northern Rivers is having a lasting impact on young children. Local parents, educators and paediatricians reporting changes in personality and behaviour.
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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY BAND & SYDNEY’S NAVY BAND JOIN TOGETHER FOR FLOOD RELIEF CONCERT AT VIETNAM VETERAN’S DAY
Navy personnel who helped with the Northern Rivers flood cleanup are returning to the region to put on a gala concert tomorrow night. The Royal Australian Navy Veterans Band will be joined by Sydney’s Navy band at Ballina RSL to commemorate Vietnam Veteran’s Day. All proceeds will go to the Flood Relief Fund. Doors open…
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WORKFORCE SHORTAGES CRIPPLING REGIONAL ECONOMY AS BUSINESSES LOOK FOR STAFF
Workforce shortages are crippling the Northern Rivers regional economy… and it only seems to be getting worse. Many businesses have been forced to close their doors as they search for staff.
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RESILIENCE NSW BACKPEDALS ON TREGEAGLE HOUSING PODS SITE
On the eve of the independent flood inquiry being handed down, NBN News has been given an exclusive look at East Lismore’s pod village. It comes as tensions boil over on the Far North Coast over the placement of pods – a site at Tregeagle now abandoned.
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BALLINA PODS SITE MET WITH FRUSTRATION FROM COMMUNITY
Controversy is swirling around yet another temporary housing site for Northern Rivers flood victims… One Councillor, calling for the Resillience New South Wales program to be put on pause.
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LISMORE JOBS FAIR COMING TO GSAC AUGUST 29
Lismore businesses suffering labour shortages are being encouraged to take part in a jobs fair later this month. Businesses looking for staff are encouraged to attend the free event, alongside people looking for employment. It’s also hoped the event can provide support for businesses in the wake of the floods. The event will be held…
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MAN IN HIS 70S RECOVERING IN HOSPITAL AFTER BEING HIT BY CAR AT BYRON RUGBY MATCH
A man in his seventies is recovering in hospital… after he was hit by a car at the Byron Bay Red Devils Rugby League club, yesterday afternoon. At around 3pm, two ambulance crews responded and treated the man for possible spinal and pelvic injuries. He was taken to Tweed Hospital and is now in a…