Tag: casino
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CASINO RSM COBRAS RETURN TO FOOTBALL FAR NORTH COAST COMPETITION
After sitting on the sidelines last season, Casino has announced its return to the Football Far North Coast competition. It comes as work to fix the club’s main field have wrapped up, though upgrades at Colley Park are needed.
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DESIGN PLANS RELEASED FOR $5m UPGRADE OF CASINO MEMORIAL POOL
Design plans for the multi-million-dollar upgrade of the Casino Memorial Swimming Pool have been released. More than $5-million in federal and council funding will be splashed on the facility, which includes new water slides and an indoor heated pool. Work is expected to start by late May, with the project set to wrap up mid-next…
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WORK BEGINS ON CASINO SCIENCE PRECINCT AS FIGHT CONTINUES TO SAVE M’BAH SCHOOLS
School’s back on the Far North Coast and for some students, it signals a year of change. Work is about to begin on a multi-million-dollar education precinct at Casino, while the fight continues to save three schools from closing in Murwillumbah.
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EASTERN BROWN SNAKE GOES FOR A SWIM AT POPULAR CASINO POOL
There was a surprise for swimmers at the Casino Memorial Pool earlier this week, when an eastern brown snake was spotted slithering in the water. Council ranger Paul Cowles came to the rescue, removing the juvenile reptile from the pool and releasing it into nearby bushland. Fortunately, there have been no more sightings of snakes…
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MORE THAN A DOZEN GOLF CARTS DAMAGED AT NORTH COAST CLUB
Police are investigating after more than a dozen golf carts were damaged at the Casino Golf Club in the early hours of yesterday morning. The club posted on social media saying nine carts were taken for a joyride on the course, with the ignition switches on a further 10 carts completely destroyed. Anyone with information…
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TEENS CHARGED AFTER ALLEGEDLY BREAKING INTO 91-YEAR-OLD’S HOME, STEALING CAR
Two teenage boys will face a childen’s court after allegedly breaking into an elderly man’s home on the Far North Coast. Police say the 13 and 16-year-old stole a car and some personal items from the Casino property shortly after midnight yesterday, before dumping the vehicle on Summerland Way. A police dog tracked down the…
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POLICE INVESTIGATING AFTER A MAN WAS STABBED IN CASINO
Detectives in Casino are investigating a knife attack, which occurred on Russell Street late last night. Police were called to the scene just after 9:30, where they found a 28-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. Anyone with information is being urged to contact police. (NO AUDIO)
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FREE CAMPING TRIALED AT CASINO SHOWGROUNDS
Richmond Valley Council has made camping free at the Casino showgrounds, to attract visitors to the region. Travellers with caravans or motor homes can book a spot at the showgrounds for a maximum of 48 hours, completely free of charge. The venue can accommodate 12 vehicles at a time. (NO AUDIO)
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COUNCIL ISSUES RED ALERT AT CASINO’S RICHMOND RIVER
In the Richmond Valley, a red alert has been issued for Casino’s Richmond River after blue-green algae was found. Council has issued a serious warning to residents to avoid swimming and recreation activities in the river. The red alert will continue until further notice, as council continues to monitor the river frequently. (NO VIDEO)
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WOMAN STUCK IN CAR FOR HOURS AFTER CRASH WEST OF CASINO
A woman’s suffered multiple injuries after her car collided with a truck west of Casino this afternoon. Emergency crews were called to the Bruxner Highway just after 1:30pm, where the 55-year-old was trapped in her car for more than an hour. She’s been airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition. The driver…