Tag: LISMORE FLOODS 2022
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COLES SET TO REOPEN IN LISMORE SQUARE ON JULY 15
Lismore Square is taking shape for its reopening this month – with Coles stocking its shelves. More than one-and-a-half metres of floodwater inundated the supermarket in February. 80 team members are working to have the brand new store operating July 15. “We had to start from scratch, we got a new floor plan, we’ve moved…
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NORTHERN RIVERS RECONSTRUCTION CORPORATION COMES INTO EFFECT FROM TODAY
The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation has today started up – to assist the region’s flood recovery. It will have sweeping powers across the region, including the ability to enforce buying and subdividing land. Decisions will be made in step with the independent flood inquiry’s findings – and other government responses. (NO AUDIO)
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LOVE FOR LISMORE CONTINUES TO FLOW IN
It’s been more than three months since Lismore’s record floods but the love for the recovering town continues to flow in. From banners to fodder – support isn’t waning.
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WORLD VISION AUSTRALIA CEO TOURS FLOOD RAVAGED LISMORE
The leader of charity World Vision Australia has taken a tour of flood ravaged Lismore today. He’s now considering whether the global organisation needs to help communities closer to home.
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SES VOLUNTEERS EFFORTS RECOGNISED THROUGH WEAR ORANGE WEDNESDAY
They’ve had a difficult start to the year, but SES volunteers were today recognised for their efforts, as part of ‘Wear Orange Wednesday.’ Northern Zone Commander Superintendent Mark Elm says more than 17,000 calls for assistance and eighteen-hundred flood rescues have been made in the Northern Zone since the start of the year. “They are…
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LISMORE BUSINESS MERGE FORCES UNDER ONE ROOF TO REOPEN AFTER FLOOD
The only way businesses can survive – merging forces. Three Lismore business have come up with an ingenious idea to move under one roof in order to reopen post flood. While others are unsure if they’ll be eligible for the government’s latest medium business flood grant.
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LISMORE’S ONE FROM THE HEART CONCERT FOR FLOOD VICTIMS LIFTS SPIRITS
It’s been an incredibly tough past few months for the Northern Rivers, following the catastrophic flooding. But today was all celebration – and what better way to lift the spirits of locals, than with a free concert, featuring some of Australia’s biggest names.
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MEDIUM BUSINESS GRANTS ANNOUNCED FOR FLOOD AFFECTED LGAS
There’s more help for those hit by the flooding disaster… With businesses and not-for-profits now able to access a $200,000 grant. The cash will be available to those who employ between 21 and 199 staff in seven impacted LGAs. Those who have already received the small business grant but are eligible for the medium grant…
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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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LISMORE’S ONE FROM THE HEART CONCERT SET TO GO AHEAD DESPITE WET WEATHER FORECAST
Despite the possibility of a wet weekend ahead, Lismore’s One from the Heart Concert will go ahead. People are being told to gear up for a muddy event – and to pack their ponchos.