Tag: Floods Crisis
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FOR THE FIRST TIME WOLLONGBAR ‘POD’ VILLIAGE WELCOMES FLOOD VICTIMS AS RESIDENTS
One of a dozen locations that is set to be the new home for flood victims has welcomed its residents today. Wollongbar’s ‘Pod’ village is the first in the region to open its doors.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES CALL ON RESIDENTS TO HELP CLEAN UP OUR BEACHES
Recent flooding has devastated the Northern Rivers, but its full impact on our ocean is yet to be determined. With many beaches still too unsafe to use, local environment advocates are calling on residents to help clean up.
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CLIMATE COUNCIL REVEALS ONE IN 25 PROPERTIES WILL BE UNINSURABLE BY 2030
A new report by the Climate Council claims one in 25 Australian properties will effectively be uninsurable by 2030, due to the risks of extreme weather and climate change. In the Northern Rivers, that number’s as high as one in five in some areas… where the impact of Mother Nature is already front of mind
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COUPLE REUNITE AFTER BEING SEPARATED DURING FLOODS
The family of a Coraki couple had to make the heart wrenching decision to seperate the pair, after the floods destroyed their home. After more than a month apart, Bob and Patricia are now finally reunited.
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MULLUMBIMBY AND BILLINUDGEL EVACUATION ORDERS
Lismore isn’t the only community that’s been bracing for the worst. People in parts of Tumbulgum, Coraki, Mullumbimby and Billinudgel have also been told to evacuate.
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GREENS PARTY LEADER PUTS FORWARD LONG TERM SOLUTION FOR NORTHERN RIVERS HOUSING CRISIS
A review into the handling of the flood crisis in Lismore is about to begin, but housing is still on everyone’s minds. With many forced into homelessness, the Greens today put forward a long term solution for the region.