Category: Northern Rivers News
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Future of Richmond Valley set to grow with region earmarked for development
Richmond Valley Council has been earmarked as an area for regional growth, offering a solution for flood-free housing. While planning is underway, locals want to ensure services in the region are also given a boost.
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Macadamia industry has record year despite Northern NSW floods
It’s been a tough year for growers across the Northern Rivers… and the macadamia industry has been among the hardest hit. Despite the challenges of relentless wet weather, Australia has still managed to produce it’s biggest yield yet.
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Local business Our Cow hopes to bring Christmas cheer to flood affected families
It’s been a tough year for Northern Rivers residents, but one local business is hoping to give flood affected families the ultimate Christmas. The founders of online meat service Our Cow are calling on their customers for help.
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As the Byron Shire grapples with the housing crisis booking platforms are hitting back at holiday letting caps
Accomodation booking platform Airbnb has hit back at Byron Shire Council’s proposal to cap holiday rentals. While the debate continues to find a solution – there’s one thing both sides agree on, the Shire’s in a housing crisis.
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Rollerword Lismore hopes to reopen its doors for Christmas school holidays
It’s rolled with the punches, and soon kids will be rolling back onto the rink… Skater’s heaven Rollerworld Lismore was devastated by the floods, but soon it will reopen – the announcement made just in time for the school holidays.
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New data shows rental affordability reaches crisis point in Northern Rivers
New data shows rental affordability has reached a crisis point in the Northern Rivers. The rental affordability index released today, shows the region has been one of the hardest hit across the country.
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Lismore MP renews calls for speed to be lowered on Bruxner Highway
A section of the Bruxner Highway has become a dangerous stretch of road for motorists. Residents are now avoiding some intersections, and a local MP has renewed calls to lower the speed limit.
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18-year-old faces court in relation to alleged murder of Casino teenager
A second man has fronted Lismore Local Court today, in relation to the alleged murder of a teenager at Casino. Ned Gronow was just 17 when he was fatally stabbed at his family’s home in June.
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Robina man faces court over alleged drug offences in Tweed Heads South
A 24-year-old man from Robina has faced Lismore local court today after police found cocaine, ICE, MDMA, over 700 steroid tablets, drug paraphernalia and more than $3,000 cash during a search of his vehicle in Tweed Heads South early this morning. He was taken to Tweed Heads police station, charged with a series of drug…
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Bluesfest Organisers unveil permanent venue within Byron Events Farm
Bluefest organisers have unveiled their very first permanent venue within the Byron events farm at Tyagarah. Tonight, NBN News can give you exclusive look inside the “Green Room” – and it’s not exactly what you might think.