Category: Northern Rivers News
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ONLOOKERS RUSH TO AID OF THREE PEOPLE THROWN OVERBOARD
Three people have escaped injury after they were thrown into the Ballina Bar this afternoon – during rough surf. A body-boarder, surfer and jet ski quickly came to their aid… before parademics assessed the trio. Marine Rescue retrieved the boat off the rocks.
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TOWNSHIP OF TYALGUM STRUGGLING AS MAIN ROAD SLIPS AWAY
A township in the Tweed Shire is struggling. It’s main access route is slipping away, after February’s severe wet weather – leaving local businesses, to bare the brunt.
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HOUSING FORUM ATTEMPTS TO TACKLE BYRON BAY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS
A panel of experts have been searching for solutions to the housing emergency gripping the Byron Shire. The last forum of its kind was held back in 2017 – and now experts say the crisis has gotten far worse.
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MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ACT OFFENCES AT TWEED HEADS
A 44-year-old Tweed Heads man was refused bail after being charged with sexual act offences. It’s alleged the man was seen performing a lewd act at a playground near Jack Evans Boat Harbour. Following investigations, police say they located the man with a pair of binoculars, two knives and other items believed to have been…
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FLOOD IMPACTED WOODBURN RESIDENTS ARE BEING OFFERED AT-HOME CARAVANS
Flood impacted Woodburn residents are being offered at-home caravans as a medium-term housing solution. The no-cost caravans, sourced through vehicle hire company Camplify will be placed on properties after being assessed. The program will be offered instead of housing pods, after community feedback. (NO ADUIO)
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ELDERLY MAN ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY IN YACHT FIRE
A 70-year-old man has escaped serious injury – after a yacht he was on, caught fire in a marina in Brunswick Heads. Emergency services were called to the Brunswick Heads Harbor Way, where large volumes of black smoke could be seen coming from a 40 foot yacht. Fire and Rescue crews were able to save…
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PROPERTY MARKET BOOM ON THE FAR NORTH COAST CALLS FOR NEW MEASURES TO CURB RENTAL CRISIS
As more people struggle to enter the property market on the Far North Coast, times are also getting tougher for renters. Now, some local councils are taking new measures to increase rental supply.
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SECOND PERSON CHARGED FOLLOWING FATAL STABBING AT CASINO KFC RESTAURANT
A second person has been charged over a stabbing in at Casino KFC last month, where a teenage boy died. Following inquiries, an 18-year-old man was arrested and charged at Casino Police Station just before 10am yesterday. A 17-year-old boy has already been charged with murder, reckless wounding, and affray. The 18-year-old is due to…
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LATEST NSW CRIME STATISTICS SHOW OVER 300% INCREASE IN RICHMOND VALLEY BREAK & ENTERS IN NON-DWELLINGS
The latest crime statistics from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research show the Richmond and Tweed police districts saw an almost a 50% increase on dwelling break and enters in the last two years. There was also a 41.5% increase on motor vehicle thefts, and a 50% increase on motor vehicle…
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LISMORE MARKS ANOTHER FLOOD RECOVERY MILESTONE WITH BIG W REOPENING
Lismore today marked another milestone, in the town’s long road to recovery, after recent floods. The town’s first major retailer reopened in Lismore Square – parents taking advantage of a toy sale, to replace lost items.