Category: Northern Rivers News
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WEEKEND ROAD BLITZ – 71 DRINK DRIVERS AND 40 DRUG AFFECTED DRIVERS CAUGHT
More than one-hundred drivers were caught under the influence of drugs or alcohol, this weekend, by North Coast police. Far North Coast Traffic Sector Chief Insp. David Vandergriend says it’s part of a weekend-long crackdown to reduce crashes on local roads. “Resulted in some significant results of 71 drink drivers and also another 40 positive…
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NORTHERN RIVERS EXPERIENCES FLASH FLOODING OVERNIGHT
The already drenched Northern Rivers has copped yet another soaking, with flash flooding hitting the region last night. One house in Mallanganee, west of Casino, recorded 12 millimetres of rain in just three hours. A storm water build up and a whopping 17 millimetres also caused flash floods in Byron. The Little Whian causeway at…
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LISMORE BUSINESS MERGE FORCES UNDER ONE ROOF TO REOPEN AFTER FLOOD
The only way businesses can survive – merging forces. Three Lismore business have come up with an ingenious idea to move under one roof in order to reopen post flood. While others are unsure if they’ll be eligible for the government’s latest medium business flood grant.
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COVID CASES INCREASE OVERNIGHT IN NORTHERN NSW
There’s been an increase in covid cases in Northern New South Wales, with the region recording 409 new infections. Majority are in The Tweed, Lismore and Clarence Valley shires. 46 patients are in hospital, fortunately no one is in ICU.
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CASINO CAR FIRE BEING TREATED AS SUSPICIOUS
Fire and Rescue is investigating a vehicle fire in Casino last night, which is currently being treated as suspicious. Just after 11:30pm, fire crews were called to Spring Grove Road. Upon arrival, firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze. It’s not known how the fire started, but thankfully, no one was injured.
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LISMORE’S ONE FROM THE HEART CONCERT FOR FLOOD VICTIMS LIFTS SPIRITS
It’s been an incredibly tough past few months for the Northern Rivers, following the catastrophic flooding. But today was all celebration – and what better way to lift the spirits of locals, than with a free concert, featuring some of Australia’s biggest names.
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FLOODING EASING ALONG CLARENCE RIVER AS MINOR FLOOD WARNING IS ISSUED FOR THE TWEED RIVER
Flooding is easing along the Clarence River with the SES issuing the “all clear” for residents to return to Hardwood Island, Goodwood Island and Iluka. Further north, a minor flood warning has been issued for the Tweed River at Tumbulgum and Chinderah. The SES is expecting high tide to peak tonight at 9pm.
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RICHMOND ELECTORATE CAMPAIGN COUNTDOWN IS ON WITH PRE-POLLING CONTINUING
The campaign countdown is on in the Richmond electorate with thousands of locals turning up to cast early votes ahead of the election. The region’s flood recovery, housing crisis and mental health are shaping up to be key issues at the ballot box.
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MEDIUM BUSINESS GRANTS ANNOUNCED FOR FLOOD AFFECTED LGAS
There’s more help for those hit by the flooding disaster… With businesses and not-for-profits now able to access a $200,000 grant. The cash will be available to those who employ between 21 and 199 staff in seven impacted LGAs. Those who have already received the small business grant but are eligible for the medium grant…
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FOR THE FIRST TIME WOLLONGBAR ‘POD’ VILLIAGE WELCOMES FLOOD VICTIMS AS RESIDENTS
One of a dozen locations that is set to be the new home for flood victims has welcomed its residents today. Wollongbar’s ‘Pod’ village is the first in the region to open its doors.