Tag: Mullumbimby
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BUSINESSES CRACK DOWN ON MASK RULE COMPLIANCE
Businesses on the Far North Coast are now taking a hardline approach to mask rule compliance. Security guards have been station outside of some shops since Monday to enforce public health orders.
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HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS ATTEND CAREERS FAIR AT MULLUMBIMBY HIGH
Almost 500 local school students attended a careers fair at Mullumbimby High today. From police to paramedics, and from beauty therapy to Tafe, industry professionals offered career advice and inspired students to aim high. Business NSW Regional Manager, Jane Laverty, praised the day. “I think it’s really important for students to explore what their strengths…
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SYDNEY ROOSTERS HOLD TRAINING SESSION IN MULLUMBIMBY
The Sydney Roosters have held an open training session on the Far North Coast this afternoon. It’s part of a week-long intensive camp based at Mullumbimby ahead of the 2021 NRL season kick-off
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WATER RESTRICTIONS ON THE CARDS FOR MULLUMBIMBY
Just a day after Tweed Shire Council announced water restrictions will be introduced for some residents from midnight on Sunday, Byron Council is also urging Mullumbimby residents to be water-wise. Council says level one restrictions are close to being triggered in the town if rain fails to arrive in coming weeks. (NO AUDIO)
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MAN AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL IN A COMA AFTER CAR SLAMS INTO TREE
A man is being treated at Gold Coast University Hospital after his car slammed into a tree west of Mullumbimby last night. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the crash at Goonengerry at 7 o’clock, where the 40-year-old driver was placed into a medically induced coma before being airlifted to hospital. He’s in a…
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EMERGENCY SERVICES CALL FOR COMMON SENSE ON WET ROADS
Emergency services are urging Far North Coast motorists to slow down in wet conditions after responding to several accidents this week. The latest was a truck and car collision in Mullumbimby yesterday. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash. Wet weather is forecast for the region next weekend. (NO AUDIO)
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TWO MIDWIVES CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER OVER 2012 INCIDENT
Two midwives have been charged with manslaughter over the death of a Victorian woman who suffered a haemorrhage during a home birth in 2012. 43-year-old Melody Bourne, from Mullumbimby, and 59-year-old Gaye Demanuele, from Preston in Victoria, were arrested by officers yesterday. They will appear in Melbourne Magistrate’s Court on Friday. (NO VIDEO)
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MAN CHARGED AFTER BREACHING GATHERING LIMITS
A man has been charged $1,000 after breaching COVID-19 restrictions at Mullumbimby. Police were called to the property in the early hours of Saturday morning, following a noise complaint. They arrived to find more than 35 people at the premises. Under current restrictions, at-home gatherings are limited to 20 people. (NO VIDEO)
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POLICE SAY ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AFTER 5G PROTEST IN MULLUMBIMBY
Local police bosses are shocked more than 100 protesters gathered in Mullumbimby earlier this week, breaching COVID-19 restrictions. The group opposes Telstra’s installation of 5G technology in the town.
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MAN AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL AFTER FAR NORTH COAST CRASH
A man has been airlifted to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition after a head-on collision at Mullumbimby this morning. Emergency services including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the incident on Gulgan Road at 9am. The 65-year-old was trapped in his vehicle for 30 minutes. The other driver was treated by…