Category: Northern Rivers News
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VICTIM OF CASINO STABBING NED GRONOW’S GOFUNDME RAISES OVER $20K
The teenager who died in an alleged stabbing in the early hours of Saturday morning in Casino, has been named as 17-year-old Ned Gronow. His siblings, have set up a ‘Go Fund Me’ page to raise money for his funeral. So far, the page has raised more than $20-thousand. (NO AUDIO)
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FIRST CUSTOM BUILT ‘UNIMOG’ ARRIVES AT LISMORE CITY SES UNIT
Just months on from the flood disaster, Lismore’s State Emergency Service has unveiled a unique vehicle. Known as a ‘Unimog’ – the off-road cars have been custom-designed… and today, NBN News was treated to an exclusive ride.
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BYRON BAY & NRMA LAUNCH WILDLIFE CAR RESCUE KITS
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital today announced a national partnership with the NRMA and Wildlife Recovery Australia. The program will provide motorists with wildlife rescue kits, to keep in their cars for emergencies. The kits will be filled with tools – and medical aids – to assist injured animals, as well as safety information on how…
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18-YEAR-OLD FACES COURT CHARGED OVER CASINO STABBING DEATH
An 18-year-old man fronted Lismore Local Court today charged with murder, over the death of a 17-year-old boy. Rayne Aylward is accused of stabbing the teen at a Casino home in the early hours of Saturday morning. Aylward did NOT apply for bail in court today, and it was formally refused. He’ll next appear on…
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FISHERMAN FALLS 15 METRES FROM A CLIFF AT RAZORBACK LOOKOUT EVANS HEAD
A fisherman has fallen 15 metres from a cliff at Razorback Lookout at Evans Head. Just after 5:30 yesterday afternoon, the rescue helicopter responded, winching him to safety with suspected spinal injuries. He was flown to a Brisbane hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition. (NO AUDIO)
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LISMORE’S ICONIC LANTERN PARADE PAYS HOMAGE TO LOCAL HEROES IN THE FLOODS
Lismore’s iconic Lantern Parade returned to the CBD with a bang last night for the first time in two years. 10,000 locals braved the cold to watch the annual procession and thank the local heroes who stepped up during the floods.
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TEENAGER DIES IN WHAT POLICE BELIEVE WAS A TARGETED ATTACK
Tragedy has struck the Northern Rivers – with a 17-year-old boy fatally stabbed in his Casino home overnight. He’s the second teen to die by knife crime within a month in the town… and tonight – police are looking at whether the two incidents may be linked.
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FIRE RIPS THROUGH FAMILY RUN CAFE IN BURRINGBAR WHILE THEY AWAIT ARRIVAL OF FIRST CHILD
A fire has ripped through a family run cafe in the small village of Burringbar overnight, closing the doors of three businesses. In a cruel twist, the cafe’s owners preparing to welcome their first child… as the family’s livelihood went up in smoke.
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YOUNG PEOPLE FEELING THE LASTING IMPACTS AFTER THE FLOODS
As we tally up the damage bill of the recent Northern Rivers flood disaster, we’re yet to truly see the impacts on mental health. Specifically on children, who, have suffered from a substantial amount of change… Including losing their schools and homes.
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COUPLE CHARGED WITH DRUG & FIREARM OFFENCES IN MULLUMBIMBY
A couple has been charged with a series of drug and firearm offences, during a vehicle stop in Mullumbimby. The 42-year-old driver, who is a member of the Nomads Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, returned a negative breath test… But when officers searched his vehicle, found weapons, including a loaded revolver, ammunition, drugs and cash. A 38-year-old…