Tag: FLOODING
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National recognition for Tuncurry seafood business
Years of battling the elements has been all worth it for one Tuncurry business – taking out a national award for their seafood products. And while La Nina is set to impact the coast- Wallis Lake Fishermen’s Co-op has high hopes the local industry will flourish this summer.
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GROUP 3 ALL STARS CLASH AT KEMPSEY TOMORROW
In good news for Group 3 – the competition has the green light to hold the All Stars clash in Kempsey, despite flooding across the region. It’ll be the first representative day of its kind held locally, in 3 years.
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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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LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY FOR UPPER WILSONS CREEK
More than two weeks since the flood crisis hit Upper Wilsons Creek – access has largely been restored. The work is largely thanks to locals – and has been non-stop.
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CROKI AVOIDS FLOODING AS MID COAST BRACES FOR HEAVY RAIN
The Mid Coast has managed to avoid major flooding overnight – but, it’s not out of the woods just yet. Emergency services remain on high alert with more rain and thunderstorms on the way.
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WILD WEATHER CONTINUES TO LASH FAR NORTH COAST
Heavy rainfall and high tides on the North Coast have left roads flooded, with Ross Lane at Deadmans Creek remaining closed since Thursday. While flooding is expected to ease, Marine wind and hazardous surf warnings remain in place for the Byron Coast. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts hazardous conditions for coastal activities over the coming…
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KING TIDES IN BALLINA AS EX-TROPICAL CYCLONE SETH CONTINUES TO LASH THE FAR NORTH COAST
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth continues to lash the Far North Coast with wild waves. King tides today at Ballina saw one of the town’s main streets swamped with water. The abnormally high tide peaked just after 11:30am at 1-point-8-7 metres. It’s expected to reduce in size over the coming days as the tropical low weakens and…
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MIDCOAST COUNCIL COULD OPEN SMITHS LAKE
MidCoast Council is preparing to open Smiths Lake to the ocean after 100 millimetres of rain last week. The lake opens naturally with higher water levels, and closes through sand movement caused by waves and tides. But with more wet weather on the way, council says it’s ready to open it manually to avoid houses…
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RURAL AID DROP HELPS MID NORTH COAST FARMERS
As the mid north coast knows all too well, its the weeks and months after a natural disaster that the impact really starts to take its toll. A hay drop from Rural Aid coming at the perfect time to help farmers struggling to recover.
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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.