Category: Northern Rivers News
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SILVER LINING FOR PRODUCERS ON THE FAR NORTH COAST WITH NATIVE BEE COLONIES STEPPING UP
The varroa mite crisis is restricting the movement of honeybees across the state, stoking fears for producers who rely on the insects. But there could be a silver lining on the Far North Coast – with hopes that native bee colonies could step in, to help pollinate the region.
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LISMORE’S NAB BRANCH SET TO REOPEN MID AUGUST
N-A-B customers can look forward to its branch soon reopening in the Lismore CBD… Customers have been travelling to Casino and Ballina, since the February floods. Today, NBN News was given an exclusive first look into the 2-million dollar upgrade, as the CEO met with local colleagues, customers and businesses. The new branch is expected…
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ORIGIN GREATS VISIT LISMORE PUB EN ROUTE TO THE DECIDER IN BRISBANE
In times of devastation it’s the little things that can make a big impact…And two State of Origin greats have stopped in to the city of Lismore, to surprise a local pub owner. Willie Mason and Willie Tonga, getting behind the bar of the Civic Hotel, as it picks up the pieces, after the floods.
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FIRE & RESCUE NSW DRONES DEPLOYED TO FIND FLOOD DEBRIS IN NORTHERN RIVERS CANE FIELDS
They were first deployed to fire crews after the Black Summer – now multi-million dollar drones have been sent on a very different mission. It involves flying over the flood-damaged cane fields of the Northern Rivers – and what they’ve found is remarkable.
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COMMUNITY HOUSING TENANTS MOVING HOME AFTER FLOODS
More than 1,000 Northern Rivers residents are in emergency housing following the flood disaster. While the State Government is working on a range of solutions, elderly East Lismore residents in social housing are now moving home.
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BYRON SHIRE MAYOR APPEALS FOR LICENCE FOLLOWING LOW RANGE DRINK DRIVING CHARGE
Byron Shire’s mayor fronted Byron Bay Local Court today over a low range drink driving charge. Just over a month ago Michael Lyon recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.059 behind the wheel. Today he appealed to have his licence handed back, citing work and family reasons, but the appeal was dismissed. (NO AUDIO)
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LISMORE FLOOD APPEAL REACHES $1.5 MILLION DOLLARS AS FIRST ROUND OF GRANTS CLOSE
Round one of the Lismore Flood Appeal Grants has now closed. Council says $1-million will be distributed to applicants who had their homes inundated on February 28. Round two will open at a later date…to ensure those who haven’t been able to apply will still have the chance to. Council’s flood recovery fund is so…
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SOUTHSIDE HOT BREAD REOPENS IT’S DOORS POST FLOODS REVEALING BRAND NEW BAKERY
A much-loved South Lismore business has finally bounced back from the recent floods. The suburb’s 20-year-old bakery re-opened – and residents were lining up out the door.
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LEARNER DRIVER CHARGED FOLLOWING POLICE PURSUIT AT MURWILLUMBAH
A 20-year-old Queensland learner driver has been charged following a police pursuit in South Murwillumbah. Just before 12pm on Thursday, local police found a male riding a motorcycle using his phone. The male rider then sped off from police at 120 kilometres per hour in a 60 zone… later losing control and crashing in a…
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BACK TO BRUNSWICK HOT RODS EVENT BOOSTS SEASIDE TOWN’S ECONOMY
If you’re a rev head and love taking a step down memory lane, you were probably among the thousands in Brunswick Heads this weekend for the town’s annual Classic Car Show. With hundreds of historic vehicles on show, organisers say the event has brought a much added boost to the local economy.