Category: Northern Rivers News
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CHARGES LAID OVER FATAL BALLINA CRASH
A man has been charged over a fatal crash on the Far North Coast, earlier this year. Emergency services were called to the Bruxner Highway, at Uralba, on January 8 – finding a van and ute, had collided. The driver of the ute – a 61-year-old man – died at the scene. A 27-year-old man…
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NORTHERN NSW COVID19 UPDATE
Covid hospitalisations have remained steady in the Northern Health District overnight, with 18 people now receiving care. Case numbers have increased slightly – the region recording 234 new infections. Tweed, Lismore and the Clarence Valley have the most cases. (NO AUDIO)
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$13 MILLION PROGRAM ANNOUNCED TO PROVIDE FARMERS WITH INFORMATION
A $13-million program has been announced to provide advice and information to farmers in flood-affected parts of New South Wales… ahead of an anticipated increase in pest, disease and weeds. “This is not about giving you money it’s about giving you advice and meaningful support for farm operations to know you have a helping hand…
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NORTHERN RIVERS FLOOD AFFECTED RESIDENTS FACING HOUSING CRISIS
For Northern Rivers residents – the decisions being made about their lives hundreds of kilometres away couldn’t be more pressing. Gypsy Hughes now lives with her three children in a tent, outside Woodburn Post Office – and has nowhere else to go.
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FREE FLOORING FOR FLOOD VICTIMS DOING IT TWICE AS TOUGH
In an act of kindness one Tweed business is giving flood victims’ homes a makeover. For this month’s recipients it was extra special as they grapple not only with flood recovery – but a terminal cancer diagnosis.
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FIRE SAFETY REMINDER AS WINTER STARTS
The Rural Fire Service is renewing its safety calls – after putting out seven structure fires, across the state, on the first day of Winter. Among the jobs – a shed and caravan caught alight at Mongogarie south of Casino just after midnight. The owner wasn’t hurt. (NO AUDIO)
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LOCAL MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY VOICE CONCERS AT FLOOD INQUIRY
It has been more than three months since Lismore suffered its worst flood catastrophe and tonight, the government’s response is under scrutiny. The State Government’s Upper House inquiry has commenced in Lismore, and as we go to air, members of the public are voicing their concerns.
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TEENAGER CHARGED WITH MURDER OVER STABBING DEATH OF 17-YEAR OLD BOY AT CASINO
A teenager has faced court, charged with murder, over the stabbing death of a 17-year-old boy at a KFC in Casino. The accused remains in custody – while the alleged victim was today described as an amazing person… who helped the community during the flood crisis.
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NORTHERN RIVERS FLOOD VICTIMS STRUGGLING TO ACCESS BACK HOME GRANT THREE MONTHS ON
Three months on from the flood disaster – some Northern Rivers residents are still struggling to receive government funding. A couple near Casino says they’ve provided plenty of information, but still can’t access financial support.
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BEEF WEEK PARADE ATTRACTS THOUSANDS TO CASINO CBD
The biggest day on Casino’s calender went off without a hitch. The Beef Capital’s characters and community coming together to celebrate the region.