Tag: Far North Coast
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FEMALE DRIVER FIGHTING FOR LIFE AFTER CAR SLAMS INTO TREE
Police are asking for the public’s help after a car slammed into a tree at Tanglewood yesterday afternoon. The crash leaving a woman fighting for life in Gold Coast University Hospital.
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WOMAN IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER CAR SLAMS INTO TREE
A woman, aged in her 20s, is in a critical condition after the car she was driving slammed into a tree on Clothiers Creek Road at Bogangar this afternoon. Emergency services say the driver was unconscious and trapped inside the vehicle when they arrived. She was flown to Gold Coast University Hospital.
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DRIVER AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL FOLLOWING CRASH
A man has been airlifted to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition after being involved in a crash at Clothiers Creek on the New South Wales Far North Coast. It’s believed the 70-year-old was driving a car when it collided with a truck shortly after 3 o’clock this afternoon. The man was…
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RURAL FIRE SERVICE ISSUES FIRST TOTAL BAN FOR 2020/21 SEASON
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service has issued its first total fire ban for the 2020/21 fire season. The ban covers the Ballina, Byron, Richmond Valley, Kyogle, Clarence Valley, Lismore and Tweed Shires tomorrow – Friday, September 25. It means there shouldn’t be any fires out in the open, including camp fires, private pile…
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RFS WARNS OF VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR FAR NORTH COAST
A very high fire danger rating is likely to be in place across the Far North Coast over the coming days, with warm and dry conditions expected. The Rural Fire Service has suspended all permits until further notice. For more information, check the RFS website. https://www.facebook.com/nswrfs/videos/638510267098589
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CAR CRASHES INTO A POWER POLE ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
A 17-year-old driver has been released from hospital after a nasty crash on the Far North Coast overnight. Police say the driver failed to negotiate a bend on Duranbah Road, slamming into a palm tree and power pole. The crash wiping out power to dozens of homes, it was restored late this afternoon. The driver…
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FAR NORTH COAST ENTERS BUSHFIRE SEASON
The Far North Coast has officially entered bushfire season. This applies for 21 local government areas, including Ballina, Byron, Lismore, Kyogle, Richmond Valley and the Tweed. Anyone who wants to light a fire will need a permit. They’re free and you can get them by from your local RFS control centre or Fire and Rescue…
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HAVE YOU SEEN VICTORIAN MAN GREGORY PRISTEL?
Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a Victorian man last seen in Ballina on July 27. Gregory Pristel is described as 170cm tall with a solid build and a bushy beard. The 51-year-old is believed to be travelling in his silver Suzuki wagon. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.…
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POLICE APPEAL FOR HELP TO FIND MISSING FAR NORTH COAST TEENS
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find two teenagers missing from the Far North Coast. 17-year-old Jacob Knight was last seen in Mullumbimby last Friday. Meanwhile, 13-year-old Georgia Meagher was last seen in Tweed Heads on Sunday. Police urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. Watch the video below for a description…
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TWO SEPARATE CRASHES ON FAR NORTH COAST ROADS
Emergency services have had a busy afternoon in the Northern Rivers responding to two separate motor vehicle incidents. The first occurring just after 2pm when a car flipped on its roof and caught alight on the Bruxner Highway, west of Casino. Within an hour, another vehicle flipped on its roof on the Pacific Highway at…