Tag: casino
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Future of Richmond Valley set to grow with region earmarked for development
Richmond Valley Council has been earmarked as an area for regional growth, offering a solution for flood-free housing. While planning is underway, locals want to ensure services in the region are also given a boost.
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Two talented ‘judokas’ from Casino have returned home champions
Two talented ‘judokas’ from Casino have returned home after competing on the world stage at the Virtus O-A games. The pair returning home from Brisbane as decorated champions
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The final Casino Drill Hall upgrades revealed honouring the region’s Diggers
The final stage of upgrades to the Casino Drill Hall Precinct have been revealed. A granite monument honouring the region’s Diggers is the centerpiece of the $5-point-4 million improvements. The 114-year-old Drill Hall is now home to the Visitor Information Centre and the Northern Rivers Military Museum. (NO AUDIO)
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THOUSANDS OF BIG RIG ETHUSIASTS ROLL INTO TOWN FOR CASINO TRUCK SHOW
Thousands of big rig enthusiasts have rolled into Casino’s C-B-D for the return of the town’s annual Truck Show. Full to the brim with noise, entertainment and plenty of wow-factor… the Show is one of the best events of its kind, in Australia.
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TEENAGER DIES IN WHAT POLICE BELIEVE WAS A TARGETED ATTACK
Tragedy has struck the Northern Rivers – with a 17-year-old boy fatally stabbed in his Casino home overnight. He’s the second teen to die by knife crime within a month in the town… and tonight – police are looking at whether the two incidents may be linked.
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TEENAGER CHARGED WITH MURDER OVER STABBING DEATH OF 17-YEAR OLD BOY AT CASINO
A teenager has faced court, charged with murder, over the stabbing death of a 17-year-old boy at a KFC in Casino. The accused remains in custody – while the alleged victim was today described as an amazing person… who helped the community during the flood crisis.
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CASINO BEEF WEEK CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY AT OPENING NIGHT BALL
Casino’s iconic Beef Week is back – and this year celebrates it’s 40th anniversary. And just like the event has done since day one – a queen has been crowned.
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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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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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FLOOD RECOVERY PARADE TO THANK ADF FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE
The Casino and surrounding community came out today to give ADF personnel a cheer. Thanking them for their efforts in helping the town recover from last month’s flood. Richmond Valley Council’s Mayor expressed his gratitude for the 750 personnel who had helped the town cleanup. “We really appreciate what the ADF has done. It’s been…