Category: Northern Rivers News
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SOME FLOOD AFFECTED LOCALS ARE STILL WAITING FOR SUPPORT TO TRICKLE THROUGH
The devastation for some flood victims is far from over on the Northern Rivers. One woman telling NBN News she’s been unable to access flood funding despite several attempts, and living in a destroyed home. It comes as the New South Wales Labor Leader visited Lismore today – shocked at the lag in approving grants…
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NORTHERN RIVERS 20-YEAR PLAN OPEN FOR FEEDBACK
A 20-year plan for the Northern Rivers is in the making, and it’s now the community’s turn to have its say. The 20-41 North Coast Regional Plan will guide planning and land-use decisions. The blueprint also looks to take advantage of the upcoming Brisbane Olympics, to attract tourists and boost the local economy. Residents can…
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BYRON RESIDENTS WILL SOON BE ABLE TO ACCESS AT-HOME CARAVANS
In Byron, flood-affected residents will soon be able to access at-home caravans. The State government is expanding its program to impacted households in Ocean Shores, New Brighton and South Golden Beach. The caravans will be located on residential private premises at no cost, with properties assessed during a face-to-face application process between owners and Resilience…
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MAN RESCUED FROM WATER AT WATEGOS BEACH
A 57-year-old man suffering a medical episode has been rescued from the water at Wategos beach at Byron Bay. Surf Life Saving, paramedics and the Westpac Ambulance Rescue Helicopter all responded to calls for help. The man was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition. (NO AUDIO)
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FEED ARRIVES FOR SMALLER FARMERS STILL DOING IT TOUGH
Truckloads of feed from interstate has arrived in the Northern Rivers to help farmers get back on their feet after the recent floods. And it was all-organised by a Lismore local with no farming experiencing…just a big heart.
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LIFELINE FOR FLOODED ICE CREAM FACTORY
On the eve of impending stand downs, 170 employees at Norco’s Lismore ice cream factory were informed that a bespoke financial support package from the federal government would keep them employed by the dairy cooperative for another 10 weeks. Enabling time for the completion and assessment of a grant application under the Anchor Business Support.…
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NORCO PUSHES AHEAD FOR GOVERNMENT FUNDING WITH STAFF REMAINING EMPLOYED
Norco is pushing ahead with an application for more government funding, to save its flood-ravaged Lismore ice-cream factory. It follows news of lifeline to keep almost 200 workers employed for 10 more weeks… just as they were about to be stood down.
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COLES REOPENS ITS DOORS IN LISMORE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE
The Lismore Square has welcomed back another major retailer today with Coles reopening its doors. After four and half months of work following the floods the new store has been revealed to the public. The team of 80 staff welcomed customers back with cupcakes and flowers on arrival. There are now 17 shops reopened in…
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FATAL MOTORCYCLE CRASH NEAR CASINO
A 17-year-old male motorcycle rider has died following a serious crash in the state’s north. Emergency services were called to Spring Grove Road around midday following reports a motorcycle and car had collided at Spring Grove, approximately 5km north of Casino. Sadly, the motorcycle rider died at the scene. The driver of the car, also a…
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FIVE TONNES OF PUMPKINS ARRIVE AT LISMORE’S NEWLY RENOVATED KOORI KITCHEN
Lismore’s Koori Kitchen has been shocked by a surprise donation of more than five tonnes of Armidale pumpkins. The delivery tops off a busy period for the community food hub, seeing high demand following the flooding disaster.