Tag: casino
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CASINO COMMUNITY RALLIES BEHIND FAMILY OF FATAL VICTIM
Casino residents have rallied together to raise funds for the family of a four-year-old girl who was killed in an horrific car crash last Friday. An online campaign has raised more than $12,000 in less than 24 hours for the Underhill family. Their two-year-old daughter was also seriously injured in the crash. You can donate…
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4-YEAR-OLD GIRL DIES AS RESULT OF MAJOR CAR CRASH NEAR CASINO
A 4-year-old has died as the result of a major car crash on Bruxner Highway, East of Casino about 1.20pm today. Initial police investigations suggest two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision, with one vehicle splitting in two as a result. The 4-year-old died at the scene. An 18-year-old woman driver of one of the…
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POLICE WARN VIOLENT DOG ON THE LOOSE IN CASINO
Casino residents are warned to be on the lookout for a stray, violent dog. Just before midday today the grey german shepherd cross shar-pei bit several people in Hotham street. It then attacked officers, who both tasered and shot the animal, before it ran off. Anyone who sees the dog should steer clear and call…
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RANGE OF PROJECTS RECEIVE STRONGER REGIONS FUNDING
The Northern Rivers received a welcome boost this morning, recieving almost 13 million dollars in Federal government funding. The money is for a range of projects, from Casino to Ballina.
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PIRATES DEFEAT CAVALIERS IN SECOND DAY OF PLAY
All-rounder Andrew Lindsay has once again shown his versatility, leading Lennox Head to victory over the Casino Cavaliers with a 124 run haul, during round seven of Far North Coast Cricket. The Pirates took just over 60 overs to seal the win against the home side, during the second day’s play at Queen Elizabeth Park.…
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TWO CAR SMASH LEAVES YOUNG DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED
A young driver is tonight fighting for life after colliding with an oncoming four wheel drive this morning. The accident, which occurred between Lismore and Casino, has left police begging drivers along the North Coast to take care.
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POWER FAILURE BLACKS OUT CASINO
More than 9,000 people in Casino and surrounding suburbs were left without power for several hours this afternoon. Several downed powerlines were to blame for the outage and Essential Energy technicians have since reconnected the area.
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CONFRONTING LESSON TO SAVE YOUNG LIVES
Casino’s Emergency Department was transformed into a classroom for a group of high school students today. It was part of a program aimed at highlighting the consequences of risk taking, in the hope of saving young lives.
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BARNABY JOYCE SAYS NORTHERN RIVERS WILL BENEFIT FROM FREE TRADE DEAL
Federal agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce says Australia is at risk of losing its free trade agreement with China, if it’s not signed off by Christmas. Something Mr Joyce believes would be a major blow to the Northern Rivers.
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BILL SHORTEN VISITS CASINO
Mr Shorten’s visit is also a sign the battle for the seat of Page has well and truly begun. It’s said to be a critical electorate in next year’s federal election.