Tag: FLOOD RECOVERY
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CLEANUP EFFORT IN LISMORE NEEDS MORE MAN POWER
The cleanup effort continues for Lismore residents, as many work to make their homes habitable again. While volunteers are still making trips to the region, more manpower is needed.
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HOUSING CRISIS WORSENS AFTER FLOOD DISASTER
An already difficult housing and rental market in the Northern Rivers has only worsened, since the flood crisis destroyed homes. Many have been left wondering when and how they are going to rebuild, all while still paying rent.
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FLOOD AFFECTED COUNCILS COUNTING THE COST OF DAMAGE
In a disaster zone – getting recovery funding quickly makes all the difference. A number of councils will receive expedited federal grants – news that’s being met with mixed reviews in the Northern Rivers.
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STUDENTS FROM FLOOD DAMAGED SCHOOLS MAKE A SPLASH AT BALLINA’S POOL
After witnessing the destruction left behind by the recent floods in the Northern Rivers – students from several local schools have had their spirits lifted. The community and several high profile sporting stars organising a day of fun at Ballina’s local pool.
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MANY RETURN TO LISMORE TO ASSESS THE DAMAGE AND RESTART THE FLOOD CLEANUP
Many returned to homes and businesses in Lismore today to re-start the flood cleanup… And it’s sparking urgent calls for waves of volunteers, who left, to return.
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LOCALS TAKING ON TWO MARATHONS FOR FLOOD RELIEF FUNDS
The Lennox Head community is digging deep – taking on not one, but TWO marathons next week. And, while it’s going to hurt, it’s all for a good cause, with funds raised going straight to flood relief efforts in the area.
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LISMORE BUSINESS WONDERING WHEN AND HOW THEY WILL REOPEN
There are calls for a jobkeeper-style payment in the Northern Rivers, to ensure flood-affected businesses have enough staff when they reopen. It comes as the region – weeks deep into the recovery phase – braces for the possibility of more heavy rain.
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MORE HOUSING RELIEF ROLLING INTO BALLINA
There’s been further relief for flood-affected locals in Ballina, with 40 more motorhomes rolling in today. But, there’s now calls for similar solutions to be made available in the Tweed.
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VOLUNTEERS HIT FLOOD FATIGUE AS FLOOD RECOVERY CONTINUES
A marathon recovery effort for the flood-devastated Northern Rivers has entered its next stage. And as fatigue well and truly sets in, locals are being reminded to take a break.
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MUSICIANS BAND TOGETHER FOR FLOOD AID CONCERTS
Some of Australia’s biggest musicians are banding together to raise funds for flood affected communities in the Northern Rivers. ‘Flood Aid’ will take place at venues along the coast, with proceeds donated to those who need it most.