Tag: LISMORE FLOODS
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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FROM THE ‘TINNIE ARMY’ WANT TO SEE AUTHORITIES STEP UP NEXT TIME
Lismore’s ‘Tinnie Army’ has been recognised by the independent flood inquiry as the true heroes of the flood disaster. Now, a string of government reforms are hoped to aid future rescue efforts… with more disaster training to be provided for locals.
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EQUIPMENT WORTH THOUSANDS STOLEN FROM FLOOD AFFECTED LISMORE BUSINESS
After finally finding their feet it’s the last thing a business recovering the from floods needs.. Vital equipment worth thousands has allegedly been stolen from Lismore’s only open optometrist in the heart of the CBD.
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LISMORE FLOOD VICTIM WINS SUPER JACKPOT
In good news – this is one deserving win… A Lismore flood survivor who lost almost everything has taken out $100,000 in today’s Lucky Lotteries Super jackpot Draw. The man says he’s struggling to process the huge win, after receiving the phone call, telling him he won the first prize in the draw. He says…
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CALLS FOR MORE SUPPORT FOR MAJOR NORTHERN RIVERS EMPLOYERS
The Federal Member for Page and Lismore’s Mayor are calling on more support for major employers across the region. While the Federal government has already chipped in funding, they want to see State pitch in too.
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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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KERBSIDE FLOOD WASTE WILL NO LONGER BE REMOVED FROM LISMORE STREETS
Kerbside flood waste will no longer be removed from Lismore streets, as Council confirms it has stopped kerbside collection. It’s now urging residents to contact them, if they still have rubbish. More than 100-thousand tonnes of waste has been removed across the Northern Rivers. (NO AUDIO)
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12,000 TICKETS FOR LISMORE CONCERT GONE WITHIN 12 HOURS OF BEING RELEASED
Tickets to Lismore’s free concert One From The Heart have all been snapped up within 12 hours. 10,000 free tickets allocated for residents in three postcodes are exhausted and a further 2000 tickets for sale are also gone. Due to the high demand organisers have decided to release another 1000 tickets, they’ll be released on…
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LISMORE’S OFFICE WORKS STORE SET TO GET A MAKEOVER
After a tough few months, Lismore residents now have something to look forward to. The town’s Office Works store of 20 years is set for a renovation, after it was destroyed in the recent flood disaster. Once complete, the store will be the most modern Office Works store in country. It’s expected to open in…
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STUDENTS RETURN TO THE CLASSROOM FOR TERM 2 AFTER FLOODS DAMAGE SCHOOLS
Term 2 will look a little different for families in the Northern Rivers, with multiple schools severely impacted by last month’s floods. Classes have been shifted to alternate locations and today students were getting used to their new surrounds.
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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.