Category: Northern Rivers News
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FEDERAL ELECTION PRE-POLLING BEGINS TOMORROW IN NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES
Pre-polling will begin in Northern New South Wales tomorrow, for the upcoming Federal Election. Voters in the Page electorate can vote in Lismore, Ballina, Grafton, and Coffs Harbour. While those in the Richmond electorate will be able to cast their vote at Ballina, Byron Bay, Lismore, Murwillumbah, Casuarina and Tweed Heads. A full list of…
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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CARE SERVICES IMPACTED BY NORTHERN RIVERS FLOODS
Applications are now open for early childhood education and care services impacted by flooding in the Northern Rivers to receive financial support. Around $9 million in state government funding will help those eligible with repairs and resourcing. Individual grants of up to $30,000 are available. Applications close on May 30. (NO AUDIO)
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES CALL ON RESIDENTS TO HELP CLEAN UP OUR BEACHES
Recent flooding has devastated the Northern Rivers, but its full impact on our ocean is yet to be determined. With many beaches still too unsafe to use, local environment advocates are calling on residents to help clean up.
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NORTHERN RIVERS ICON TAKING ON A NEW NAME FOR A NEW MISSION
Work is ramping up to transform a Northern Rivers icon… The Macadamia Castle taking on a new name, for its new mission – as the region’s animals need a safe place to recover from disasters.
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NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPENED IN CASINO
Competition for rentals in the Northern Rivers remains fierce as the region grapples with the fall out of the flood disaster. But a fortunate few have secured a new place to call home in Casino – with the town’s latest affordable housing block, offering rents 25 per-cent below market value.
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BALLINA MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC CELEBRATES ITS 10TH YEAR
Ballina’s Mother’s Day Classic Fun Run returns in full swing after two years of modified events. Organisers are celebrating its 10th year in action – with event organiser Jo Parker hoping to reach $100,000 in donations. “It’s a lovely way to start Mother’s Day but the funds go to vital breast cancer research becasue the statistics…
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NORTHERN NSW COVID19 UPDATE
Covid infections have dropped overnight by nearly 300 cases in the Northern Health District. Hospitalisations increased with 37 people receiving care for the virus. (NO AUDIO)
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FARMERS CALLING FOR MORE FLOOD SUPPORT FUNDING
Farmers are calling for greater access to flood grants, as they struggle to recoup losses caused by the recent devastation. The State Member for Lismore says more needs to be … But the State’s Agriculture Minister has hit back, claiming the government’s leaving no stone unturned.
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CASINO FOOD CO-OP UNVEILS ITS $6 MILLION DOLLAR UPGRADE
It served the community as a central hub for food drop during the flood response over two months ago…. And today – the Casino Food Co-Op revealed its new 6 million-dollar upgrade, allowing the business to significantly increase production.
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FIRST FLOOD INQUIRY COMMUNITY MEETINGS IN LISMORE AND TUMBULGUM UNDERWAY
Communication problems, confusing emergency advice and unpaid relief – these are just some of the issues raised at the Independent Flood Inquiry. Held in Lismore and Tumbulgum, residents attended in droves to share their experiences.