Category: Northern Rivers News
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Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue on the mend as well as wildlife after flood disaster
Wildlife on the Far North Coast have been the silent victims of the flooding disaster. Australian Seabird and Turtle rescue at Ballina says the impacts are going to be seen for months.
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Cabbage Tree Island residents set to move into Wardell temporary housing site by Christmas
They were separated for months, but the Aboriginal community of Cabbage Tree Island is now a step closer to living together again. With a temporary housing site at Wardell almost complete, it’s expected all residents will move into the facility before Christmas.
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New developments in Byron Bay boosting options for accommodation, dining and retailers
Work has begun on the ‘Jonson Street’ development – replacing a backpacker favourite in Byron Bay. It’s just one of the tourist town’s newest plans to boost options to stay, dine and play.
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Business Expo set to come to Lismore CBD to give businesses a boost
Lismore store owners say, a small business expo in the city’s CBD could be the shot in the arm they need this Christmas. The Lismore Chamber of Commerce is planning to put on the event later this month, hoping to end a year from hell on a high.
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Cabbage Tree Island Public School students return to temporary campus at Wardell
Cabbage Tree Island Public School students today had their first day of school at a new temporary site in Wardell. While it’s a long road ahead to rebuild the school, the kids say they’re just happy to be together again.
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Third Wiggles Show added in Lismore after previous shows sold out in 90 seconds
After popular demand, The Wiggles have added a third free show in Lismore, in partnership with the Salvation Army. The event will be held BEFORE two other sold out concerts on December 18 at the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre. Tickets go live tomorrow morning at 8:30am…. But concertgoers will have to get in quick…
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Bangalow Bowlo members vote in favour of amalgamation with Norths Collective
Bangalow Bowlo members have voted in favour of an amalgamation today with Sydney based club, the Norths Collective. 289 members voted yes, while 192 said no. It follows community backlash last week from a local group who opposed the amalgamation – but the Bowlo’s president says it will help guarantee the future of the club,…
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Primex wraps up with over 10,000 people attending final day
Primex has wrapped up it’s three day Casino festival with more than 10 thousand people flooding through the gates for the final day on Saturday. Tipped as Australia’s largest coastal based agricultural field day,the event showcased more than 370 exhibitors, and 1,000 suppliers… and is worth $100 million. Organisers say they’re already busily preparing for…
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The Healthy Minds Club raises over $10,000 at charity golf day
More than 100 avid golfers have taken to the course for a charity event in Ballina… raising funds for local group, The Healthy Minds Club. All proceeds are going towards a mental health education program – to be run in schools on the Far North Coast next year.
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Over a thousand people attend Byron Bay’s first ever Caper Food & Culture Festival
Byron Bay’s first Caper festival has wowed the crowds – with more than a thousand people flocking to the new food and culture event. And while there’s still one more day to attend, organisers have already begun planning next years show.