Category: Northern Rivers News
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SOCIAL FUTURES CALLS ON GOVERNMENT FOR MORE SOCIAL HOUSING
National Homelessness Week has a new meaning in the Northern Rivers, this year. As 4,000 homes remain uninhabitable after the floods, Social Futures is calling on the government to hit the ground on new builds.
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MULLUMBIMBY AMBULANCE STATION REMAINS SHUT AFTER FLOOD AWAITING REPAIRS
As the Northern Rivers continues on its long road to recovery, some towns still lack critical infrastructure. Five months on – the flood-damaged Mullumbimby ambulance station remains shut and repairs are underway, but residents are wondering when it will be restored.
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FIRE DESTROYS CARAVAN HOUSING PEOPLE DISPLACED BY THE FLOODS
A motor home housing people displaced by the flood disaster has been destroyed by fire. Reflections Holiday Park in Ballina hosts 40 caravans as temporary accommodation. No one was inside when the fire tore through the caravan, the cause of the blaze is under investigation. Alternative arrangements will be made for the occupants of the…
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FLOOD HIT HOME OWNERS IN LISMORE RECEIVING WALLS THANKS TO STRANGERS
The cost of the flood disaster in the Northern Rivers continues to be tallied. While some are waiting for insurance claims, other home owners have been left with no choice but to rely on the generosity of strangers to make their homes whole again.
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FLOOD HIT FOOTBALL CLUBS RECEIVE LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT
Five Far North Coast football clubs have received life saving equipment. Heartbeat of Football, and Far North Coast Football pitching in to replace the devices at clubs hit hard by the flood disaster. The defibrillators will be based at South Lismore, Uki, Thistles, Woodburn and Lismore Workers.
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WIN FOR BALLINA COMMUNITY WITH JET BOAT RESCUE SERVICE GETTING BACK ON THE WATER
There’s been a big win for the Ballina community with its Jet Rescue Boat service, now able to get back on the water. Operations were paused in February, after New South Wales Surf Lifesaving raised safety concerns. But with a new motor for the vessel, as well as updated training and incident procedures – it’s…
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STAGGERED RETURN TO CLASSROOMS FOR FLOOD IMPACTED NORTHERN RIVERS SCHOOLS
It’s been a big start to term three for some flood affected schools – finally returning to their grounds after five months. But, while nine schools are now back in their own classrooms, others are settling in for another term on a shared campus… as flood recovery efforts continue across the region.
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SAMPLE FOOD FESTIVAL GETS A BOOST FOR RETURN AFTER TWO YEARS
After a two year hiatus, the ‘Sample Food Festival’ is returning to the Northern Rivers. Bigger – and better – than ever, the event has received more than $75,000 in State Government support. The cash will help deliver a range of market stalls and local produce for the festival. The festival returns to the Bangalow…
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GOVERNMENT GRANTS TO HELP GROUPS ASSISTING FLOOD RECOVERY EFFORT
Non-government organisations helping Northern Rivers communities rebuild will now receive a leg-up of their own. The State Government, today announcing a total $4.5-million in funding for 16 community groups assisting the flood recovery effort. The funding will cover a broad scope of support services across seven LGA’s in the region.
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FLOOD AFFECTED SCHOOL HIT WITH ANOTHER SETBACK WITH HAND RAISED CHICKENS STOLEN
Already struggling with flood recovery, agriculture students at Murwillumbah High School have suffered another setback. Hand raised chickens that students were hoping to show have disappeared from the school – believed to be stolen.