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YOUNG GIRL ASSAULTED IN LISMORE’S CBD LAST NIGHT
Police are asking for the public’s help following reports of a sexual assault in Lismore’s CBD last night. A young girl told officers she was approached by an unknown man near Magellan and Carrington Streets, before being assaulted near Molesworth Street.. Anyone who was in the area between 6pm and 7pm is urged to contact…
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LISMORE CONSULTED IN AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRE & CLIMATE PLAN
Bushfire response and recovery across the Northern Rivers is set for a boost. Lismore City Councillor Elly Bird was consulted by The Emergency Leaders for Climate Change which outlined 165 recommendations across Australia. “We need more resourcing to our agencies to look after our national parks, we need more resourcing to the RFS, and we…
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GAV’S WEATHER | FINE WEATHER ON ITS WAY
An impressive system sits off the NSW coast, as a large pulse of topical moisture surges south into the Tasman, linking up with another deteriorating low. Luckily the two shallow lows won’t deepen, but they’ll still generate large swell that will continue throughout the week. As the high comes across, we’ll get to enjoy plenty…
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FIFTH TEEN CHARGED OVER CESSNOCK MCDONALD’S FIRE
A fifth teenager has been charged over the suspicious fire at Cessnock McDonald’s. Four teenagers – two boys and two girls have also been charged over the incident. Following inquiries, a 15-year-old boy attended Cessnock Police Station and was arrested for allegedly lighting the fire. He was charged with damage property by fire and was…
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HAVE YOU SEEN NATHANIEL BOWER ON THE FAR NORTH COAST?
Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a boy missing from Tweed Heads. 12-year-old Nathaniel Bower was last seen on Blundell Drive at Tweed Heads South just after midday on Tuesday, July 21. There are concerns for Nathaniel’s welfare, due to his age and the fact that he requires regular medication. He’s about…
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POLICE SAY IT COULD BE WEEKS BEFORE BONES FOUND IN BYRON BAY ARE IDENTIFIED
Police have launched an investigation after finding skeletal remains in dense bushland in Byron Bay yesterday afternoon. Officers had been conducting an extensive search since Tuesday in relation to the disappearance of Northern Rivers woman Thea Liddle, when they made the grim discovery within the Arakawal National Park. It was later confirmed to be human…
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VICTORIA RECORDS HIGHEST DAILY INCREASE IN COVID-19 CASES
Victoria has recorded its highest-ever increase in coronavirus cases, with 317 cases reported overnight. The virus spike is a new record for the most daily COVID-19 cases recorded in Australia. The state’s virus tally has now surged to 4750 cases. Premier Daniel Andrews said two men in their 80s have passed away, bringing the state’s…
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NEWCASTLE FIG TREES UNDER THREAT
Transport for NSW are planning to chop down several heritage listed figs on the corner of Stewart Avenue and King Street, to create a left-turn slip lane. The project proposes the removal of four existing fig trees which are locally recognised as having heritage significance, listed in the Newcastle City Centre Heritage Conservation Area. Newcastle…
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CENTRAL COAST MAN ALLEGEDLY PUNCHES AND KNEES POLICE OFFICER IN THE HEAD MULTIPLE TIMES
A police officer is recovering in hospital after allegedly being punched and kneed in the head multiple times by a Central Coast man. The 28-year-old accused of the assault will front court today on six different charges. The incident unfolded at around 7am, when police returned to Walu Avenue in Halekulani following several reports a…
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REAL TIME BUS TRACKING COMES TO COFFS HARBOUR
Public transport users across the Coffs Coast will soon be able to access technology that will make their lives a little easier. A new app will soon be launched which will enable commuters to track their bus, in real time.