Tag: casino
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LOCAL HOPEFUL READY FOR EASTER EGG FINAL
Local greyhound trainer Mitch Northfield is hoping his recent run of victories continues this weekend. His prodigy ‘Mitcharlie Mia’ will contest the Golden Easter Egg at Wentworth Park, with a life-changing prize on the line.
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RAIL TRAIL STEAMING AHEAD
With trains no longer thundering along the Casino to Murwillumbah line, a plan to open it up to cyclists is moving forward. Part of the ‘rail trail’ has already been approved by Tweed Shire Council, while former MP Don Page is calling for work to begin as soon as possible.
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POLICE KEPT BUSY OVER WEEKEND WITH MULTIPLE KNIFE INCIDENTS
A 20-year-old backpacker is accused of stabbing a 38-year-old man during a crime spree in Nimbin over the weekend. The accused and a 19-year-old were both arrested and charged with a string of offences following a scuffle with police. In a separate incident, a 38 year-old man was arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting, then…
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BEEF-LOVING QUEEN SOUGHT IN CASINO
Aspiring royals are being invited to apply for the role of Beef Week Queen, ahead the iconic Casino festival. According to organisers, applicants will be judged on personality, confidence and knowledge of current and rural affairs. Entries are open to local women between the ages of 18 and 25. To apply, visit the Beef Week…
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MACDONALD TO FILL GM ROLE AT RICHMOND VALLEY
Richmond Valley Council has a new General Manager. Council’s Chief Operating Officer, Vaughan Macdonald will take on the role. He says he’s focused on improving council’s services for residents. Mr Macdonald replaces former General Manager, John Walker, who stepped down last year. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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SCHOOL WINDOWS SMASHED BY VANDALS
Police are appealing for public assistance after windows at Casino High School were deliberately smashed overnight. Staff arrived at the school this morning to find 15 windows shattered – it’s believed someone may have thrown rocks at them. The damage bill is estimated to be around $5,000. Anyone with information is being urged to contact…
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DUO CHARGED OVER ALLEGED CASINO SEX ATTACK
Two men have been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl as she walked with friends in Casino on Friday. The duo, both aged in their twenties, were arrested shortly after the alleged incident took place and later appeared in Lismore Local Court where they were refused bail.
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HUSKIES STOLEN FROM NORTHERN RIVERS
Police are warning Siberian Husky owners around the Northern Rivers to be vigilant, after two dogs were stolen 48-hours apart in separate incidents. Six-month-old Ava was taken from her Kyogle home on Saturday morning between 7:30 and 8:30. While three-year-old Thor was stolen from Casino on Monday morning. Both yards were fully secure. “Obviously being…
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BEST YET TO COME AS LENNOX HEAD PIRATES GEAR UP FOR FINALS
Casino has come out firing as the Far North Coast Cricket Competition enters its last month. The Cavaliers yesterday clinched their second win of the season after Ballina struggled with the bat, managing only 81 in response to Casino’s earlier declaration. Elsewhere, competition at the top-of-the-table is heating up. While 1st placed Cudgen easily defeated…
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TRUCK CARRYING CHEMICALS CATCHES ALIGHT NEAR CASINO
It took fire crews several hours to extinguish a truck, which had burst into flames on Sextonville Road near Casino this afternoon. The truck was carrying a load of toxic chemicals, forcing firefighters to wear breathing apparatus. Traffic was disrupted for most of the afternoon, as crews battled to extinguish the blaze which had also…