Category: Northern Rivers News
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CLUNES MAN FACES COURT OVER ALLEGEDLY STEALING DURING LISMORE FLOODS
A Clunes man has reappeared before Ballina Local Court accused of looting during Lismore’s floods. Police allege the 46-year-old stole a tyre changing machine worth $10,000, an air compressor, welder and blinds during the cleanup. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. He has been granted conditional bail.. those conditions include that he doesn’t enter…
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SCU STUDENT NURSES CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY
To celebrate International Nurses Day this year, nursing students at Southern Cross University enjoyed a sausage sizzle put on by Bunnings Lismore. More than 30 students and staff volunteered their time at Southern Cross University’s evacuation centre, offering emotional support to flood victims.
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LISMORE’S ONE FROM THE HEART CONCERT SET TO GO AHEAD DESPITE WET WEATHER FORECAST
Despite the possibility of a wet weekend ahead, Lismore’s One from the Heart Concert will go ahead. People are being told to gear up for a muddy event – and to pack their ponchos.
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PRIMEX 2022 POSTPONED DUE TO RECENT FLOODS AND ADVERSE WEATHER
Just days out from Primex, and organisers have made the difficult decision of postponing the three day Agribusiness and Industry exhibition. The ongoing impacts of recent floods, and fresh adverse weather conditions mean it will not go ahead from May 19 to 21. Organisers now hope to hold the event between July and November.
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TWEED LANDSCAPER OFFERING GARDEN GIVEAWAY TO A FLOOD IMPACTED FAMILY
For house proud residents, a garden is their joy, lovingly nurtured for years on end. After the recent floods took that all away, one Tweed landscaper is offering a garden giveaway to restore a lucky green thumb’s oasis. Nominate a flood victim for the Garden Makeover Giveaway here.
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SES WARN NORTHERN RIVERS RESIDENTS OF MORE WET WEATHER ON THE WAY
Northern Rivers residents are being told to expect more wet weather, with the bureau forecasting another week of heavy rain. Today the SES took to the streets of Mullumbimby, encouraging locals to prepare.
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NORTHERN RIVERS MACADAMIA INDUSTRY IMPACTED BY RECENT FLOODING AND WILD WEATHER
In a good year, the Northern Rivers macadamia industry is worth more than 100 million dollars to the region. But the 20-22 season has been hampered by flooding and COVID – with farmers saying it’ll be some time before it recovers.
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FEDERAL ELECTION PRE-POLLING UNDERWAY ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
Pre-polling got underway across the Far North Coast today. Candidates hit the campaign trail, hard… pushing locals to vote in their favour for the seats of Richmond and Page.
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NORTHERN NSW RECORDS 296 NEW COVID CASES OVERNIGHT
Northern New South Wales has seen a slight drop in Covid cases – with 296 new infections recorded, overnight. Tweed, Ballina and Lismore accounted for the majority of cases. 41 people are receiving care in hospital – thankfully, none are in ICU. (NO AUDIO)
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POLICE REAPPEAL TO THE PUBLIC FOR INFORMATION FOLLOWING CHINDERAH PEDESTRIAN FATAL
Police are re-appealling for public information after a pedestrian was killed on a major highway. Just after midnight on the first of May, a 19-year-old man was hit by two vehicles on the M1 highway at Chinderah. Police are asking anyone with information or dash cam footage of the area from April 30 to May…