Tag: DUNOON
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MANHUNT UNDERWAY AFTER WOMAN STABBED AT DUNOON HOME
A manhunt is underway, after a woman was stabbed at a home in Dunoon early this morning. Officers were called to the Rayward Road property at around 5 o’clock. The 44-year-old victim suffered a serious wound to her shoulder and was airlifted to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition. Her attacker remains…
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ACCUSED DUNOON GUNMAN SLAPPED WITH MORE CHARGES
The man charged over a shooting rampage at Dunoon earlier this month has been slapped with a further nine offences. Detectives allege 63-year-old Anthony Gifford peppered a police car with bullets and fired shots at four homes on the evening of March 6. Gifford was originally charged with eight firearm offences. He remains in custody…
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PLANS FOR MEGA DUNOON DAM SCRAPPED DURING COUNCIL MEETING
A last minute motion has seen the proposed 50 gigalitre dam at Dunoon scrapped from Rous County Council’s Future Water Project. The move blind-sided some councillors who feel the decision was made before knowing all of the facts.
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FORMER PREMIER JOINS FIGHT AGAINST PROPOSED DUNOON DAM
Debate over a proposed 50-gigalitre dam at Dunoon is heating up, ahead of a council meeting next month. A former New South Wales Premier has weighed in, claiming the proposal threatens critical rainforest in the Channon Gorge.
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NEW FACILITY SET TO BE BUILT AT DUNOON UNITED FC
Dunoon United Football Club is eager to get more females on the field – and it’s hoping a new change-room will do just that. The facility for female players and referees will be built at Balzer Park thanks to federal government funding. Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan MP, says he is pleased to support…
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NORTHERN RIVERS’ WATER USAGE IMPACTING ON ROCKY CREEK DAM
More than 150 school students took to the land today, planting trees at Rocky Creek Dam, to raise awareness about water consumption issues. It’s part of Rous County Council’s ‘160 litre challenge,’ asking residents to reduce their usage to prevent water restrictions. Council data shows the dam is close to exceeding its supply. You can…
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DUNOON FOOTBALL CLUB UNITING FOR CANCER COUNCIL
One Football Far North Coast club is taking a novel approach to the off season, not only raising heart rates, but also funds for medical research. Players from Dunoon rallying behind Lauren Humphries, who lost her mother to cancer when she was just a teenager. To donate, follow the link: https://www.doitforcancer.com.au/