Tag: Floods 2022
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Mullumbimby temporary housing site leaves a handful of residents at a greater risk of flooding
A study into how a temporary housing site at Mullumbimby will impact flooding for neighbouring properties has been released. The construction will leave some residents in a better position, but a handful will be worse off and are now wondering if they’ll be compensated.
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Farmers counting the cost from February’s flood disaster fears third wet summer prediction
Northern Rivers farmers are still counting the cost of the February flood disaster… But six months on, and now another nightmare looms. A third La Nina event is forecast and it has many on edge.
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CHINDERAH VOLUNTEERS FEAR MANY MORE FLOOD VICTIMS ARE IN NEED
It has nearly been three months since the devastating floods hit the Northern Rivers…. And still tonight, many families can’t return home. A makeshift community donation hub in Chinderah is servicing hundreds of flood affected residents, but volunteers fear there are many more still in need.
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ADDED INCENTIVE THIS MAGIC ROUND WITH FLOOD RELIEF FOR IMPACTED SCHOOLS
There is an added incentive to score during Magic Round. Every try scored will be worth $500 and will raise funds for flood affected schools. The tries from tomorrow’s game going towards Lismore’s Albert Park School while Sunday’s proceeds will go to Mullumbimby State School. (NO AUDIO)
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SES WARN NORTHERN RIVERS RESIDENTS OF MORE WET WEATHER ON THE WAY
Northern Rivers residents are being told to expect more wet weather, with the bureau forecasting another week of heavy rain. Today the SES took to the streets of Mullumbimby, encouraging locals to prepare.
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FIRST FLOOD INQUIRY COMMUNITY MEETINGS IN LISMORE AND TUMBULGUM UNDERWAY
Communication problems, confusing emergency advice and unpaid relief – these are just some of the issues raised at the Independent Flood Inquiry. Held in Lismore and Tumbulgum, residents attended in droves to share their experiences.
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DONATIONS POUR IN AT EVANS HEAD BACKYARD SESSIONS FLOOD FUNDRAISING CONCERT
From surfboards, to beds and a flood-fundraising concert – Donations have poured in for Northern New South Wales flood victims. Local artists hosted “Backyard Sessions” in Evans Head today.
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HOUSING PODS ARRIVE IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS FOR FLOOD AFFECTED COMMUNITIES
The Northern River’s first housing pods for flood-affected community members have arrived in Wollongbar. The temporary housing site will soon be able to house more than 200 people. Another 30 caravans will also be installed. Accommodation is expected to be allocated to residents this month. (NO AUDIO)
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NSW FLOOD INQUIRY EXTRA MEETING IN TUMBULGUM
The NSW Flood Inquiry will host an extra meeting in the Northern Rivers, as it investigates whether more could have been done in response to this year’s catastrophic floods. The Tweed community will be able to attend a meeting at Tumbulgum Hall on May 4. Another is being held in Lismore, later that day. Submissions…
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RAIL TRAIL WORKERS BACK ON THE JOB AFTER FLOOD CLEAN-UP EFFORT
Workers have returned to Tweed’s rail trail after six weeks of diverting their efforts. While the region was devastated by floods, the contractors turned their focus to where help was needed most.