Tag: flood
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CLEAN-UP BEGINS AS MID COAST IS DECLARED A DISASTER ZONE
Residents and business owners across the Mid North Coast are in clean-up mode, after flooding left a trail of destruction across the region. Now declared a disaster zone, it’s deja vu for many residents, who are still recovering from last year’s disaster.
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LISMORE BUSINESSES BRACING FOR TORRENTIAL RAIN
The rain eased in the Northern Rivers overnight but the flood threat is far from over. With a severe weather warning in place businesses know it’s better to be prepared, than lose all of their valuable stock.
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FLOOD FORUM SERIES HEADS TO WINGHAM AND TAREE
Improved flood preparation, response and transition to recovery is on the agenda at a special forum in Wingham tonight. It’s the latest hosted by the State Emergency Service which played a crucial role during the Mid North Coast floods in March. Locals are invited to share their feedback and experiences from the disaster, at Wingham…
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FLOOD COMPOUNDS BUILDING BOOM AND BOOSTS OTHER BUSINESSES
First covid, and now flooding, are seeing some unexpected prosperity among some Manning businesses. Taree-based tradies are reporting waiting periods of up to nine months – and the building boom is flowing on to other areas.
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SONG ABOUT FIRES AND FLOODS BECOMES A LOCAL HIT
A Taree-based singer-songwriter has penned a song about the fires and the floods which have ripped through the region. The song has been a hit with locals impacted by the recent devastation.
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WATERFRONT SAY ‘WE’LL BE BACK’ AFTER BATTLING FLOOD
Flood recovery efforts continue in Taree as businesses persevere with picking up the pieces. Owners say they are determined come back, better than ever.
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MONDAY NIGHT NETBALL COMPETITION RESUMES IN THE MANNING
Monday Night Netball has returned to the Manning, after the league was delayed when courts were flooded last month. A call for donations has helped the association get back on its feet as generous locals get in the spirit of giving.
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FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ON OFFER FOR FLOOD IMPACTED BUSINESSES
The Deputy Premier visited flood-impacted businesses in Taree today, as the Australian and NSW government are offering small business grants of up to $50,000. Bass n Blues Music Megastore in Taree lost half a million dollars worth of stock, saying every bit of assistance will help. (INTERVIEWS AND VISION ONLY).
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NETBALLERS IN THE MANNING CALL FOR HELP AFTER FLOODS
‘Here if you need’ has never rung so true for netball clubs along the Mid North Coast. The Hastings Valley Netball Association has visited Taree to help the club bounce back, after losing amenities and cancelling matches due to the flooding.
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MID COAST OUTREACH CALLING FOR DONATIONS
A Wingham charity says it’s struggling to cover hundreds of dollars in overhead costs every week – as it helps local flood victims. MidCoast Outreach has been offering free household items and food for those impacted by natural disasters.