Category: Northern Rivers News
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KMART REOPENNING AT THE LISMORE SQUARE AS THE FINAL MAJOR RETAILER TO RETURN
The Lismore Square is set to have another major retailer reopen their doors tomorrow. After 21 weeks of repairs and rebuilding – Kmart will welcome back customers to its new store. Kmart joins Big W, Coles and Woolworths as final the major retailer to return to the centre since the flood disaster.
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FREE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OPEN IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Four flood affected communities in the Northern Rivers have new ‘Safe Havens’ offering mental heath support. Lismore, Murwillumbah, Mullumbimby and Woodburn now have hubs offering free services seven days a week. The Safe Haven hubs are designed to be places of support and refuge – offering immediate, personalised and compassionate mental health support and counselling.…
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AVAILABLITY AND AFFORDABILITY RENTAL CRISIS CONTINUES IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS
The rental crisis in the Northern Rivers continues to intensify… as locals buckle under the pressure of rising living costs. But, while there are no quick solutions, prospective tenants remain hopeful of securing a place to call home… within their budgets.
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SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS POLICE REPORT CARD
Authorities say overall, festival-goers were well behavedduring Splendour in the Grass, with arrest numbers down significantly on previous years. In a crowd of around 50,000, just FOUR court attendance notices were issued. Three people were given move-on directions and four people were removed from the event by police. Meanwhile, a 25-year-old Queensland man has been…
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CHAOS CONTINUES FOR SPLENDOUR FESTIVALGOERS
There was more chaos for festivalgoers at Splendour in the Grass today. It took some people more than 5 hours to get home – due to a lack of bus services operating from the festival grounds.
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DAY TWO SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS GOES AHEAD WITH MUSIC LOVERS FLOCKING TO THE SITE
After cancelled acts and miserable conditions plagued day one of Splendour In The Grass – music lovers have wasted NO time to catch their favourite bands on stage today. Embracing the mud and sludge, organisers say despite lengthy repairs needed to the grounds – the show will go on.
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DAY ONE OF SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS CANCELLED AFTER WILD WEATHER
Day one of Splendour In The Grass has been cancelled after extreme weather hit the New South Wales town of Byron Bay. Splendour organisers issued a statement about the decision to cancel performances on the main stages today. “A significant weather system is currently sitting off the east coast and may reach land later today bringing more…
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CHAOS AS SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS HIT WITH HEAVY RAIN
Music festival Splendour In The Grass is making its long-awaited return after an enforced pandemic hiatus – only to be hit by terrible weather conditions. Festival-goers have taken to social media complaining of waiting up to 15 hours in line in line to access festival grounds only to be told campsites have been closed. Wet and muddy…
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DRIVERS URGED TO SLOW DOWN AND PAY ATTENTION AFTER FOUR KOALAS KILLED WITHIN FIVE DAYS
Byron Shire residents are crying out for motorists to be more vigilant on the road – after two koalas and their joeys were killed in the last five days. More signs encouraging drivers to watch out for wildlife have been erected, drivers are also encouraged to educate themselves on what to do when they hit…
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THE STAGE IS SET FOR SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2022
Splendour in the Grass is finally returning to North Byron for the first time in three years. Ticket holders have been eagerly waiting, but a last minute change to the rules has forced some to cancel their plans.