Tag: Mullumbimby
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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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National Circus Festival opens gates with tickets selling out
The National Circus Festival is opening the gates in Mullumbimby for an action packed weekend of family fun. Performers putting the finishing touches on the production as the last of the tickets are snapped up.
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ANXIOUS WAIT CONTINUES FOR INDEPENDENT FLOOD INQUIRY FINDINGS
Flood affected Northern Rivers residents are anxiously awaiting the Independent flood inquiry findings. Even the CEO of the Reconstruction Corporation in charge of the rebuild says his team can’t get on with the job until the findings are released.
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MULLUMBIMBY AMBULANCE STATION REMAINS SHUT AFTER FLOOD AWAITING REPAIRS
As the Northern Rivers continues on its long road to recovery, some towns still lack critical infrastructure. Five months on – the flood-damaged Mullumbimby ambulance station remains shut and repairs are underway, but residents are wondering when it will be restored.
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FREE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OPEN IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Four flood affected communities in the Northern Rivers have new ‘Safe Havens’ offering mental heath support. Lismore, Murwillumbah, Mullumbimby and Woodburn now have hubs offering free services seven days a week. The Safe Haven hubs are designed to be places of support and refuge – offering immediate, personalised and compassionate mental health support and counselling.…
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PHONE SERVICES RESTORED TO MULLUMBIMBY AFTER FIRE
Mullumbimby’s phone tower has been restored to full service, after it was damaged by fire in March. An investigation into the fire was established by police, with Telstra believing it was deliberately lit. While temporary equipment was brought in after the damage, coverage was limited.
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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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BALLINA, BYRON AND TWEED LGAS FEEL EXCLUDED AFTER PRIME MINISTER’S FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT
After the Prime Minister’s recent funding announcement for some communities in the Northern Rivers, others are calling out for help. Ballina and Byron LGAs feel particularly forgotten after areas like West Ballina and Mullumbimby faced severe devastation.
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NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY FRONTS UP FOR FRONTLINE WORKERS
The Northern Health District recorded more than 1000 new Covid cases today, with 50 patients now being treated in hospital – putting the pressure on our health care workers. But thanks to the generosity of locals and businesses – worker’s shifts are looking a little bit brighter. The Front Up for the frontline GoFundPage can…
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PAID PARKING MAY SOON EXPAND ACROSS BYRON SHIRE
Paid parking may soon expand across the entire Byron Shire. The move has tourism operators worried, as the gear up to welcome visitors back this summer.