Tag: northern rivers
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COULD THE NORTHERN RIVERS BE THE NEXT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS HUB?
It’s known for its pristine beaches and natural beauty – but now the Northern Rivers could be the next international business hub. That’s the prediction from a renowned demographer speaking on the topic at Lismore’s Southern Cross University.
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BLUE LINE STRENGTHENS THIS CHRISTMAS
After a horror year on Far North Coast roads, police are pleading with motorists to not be silly this festive season. It comes as hundreds wind down the working year and hit the highway, during what’s expected to be one of the most congested days of the year.
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RURAL FIRE SERVICE BRACES FOR VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER
With scores of bushfires burning across the state, Specialist Remote Area Firefighters have been called in to help Northern Rivers Rural Fire Service crews manage very high fire dangers. There are currently six fires burning across our region alone.
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UBER TO LAUNCH THROUGHOUT THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Getting around the Northern Rivers is about to get a whole lot more interesting. Popular ride-sharing service Uber is launching next week, offering tech-savvy travellers an alternative to taxis.
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GREYHOUND RACING COMMUNITY VOWS TO MAKE PREMIER ‘PROUD’
After months of uncertainty, the Northern Rivers’ greyhound racing community has welcomed the Baird Government’s backflip. It’s now vowing to make the premier proud, by adhering to new regulations.
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CRIME FIGURES SHOW FRAUD INCREASING
Figures released by the Bureau of Crime Statistics show a rise in the number of fraud offences committed throughout the Northern Rivers. Over the last twelve months, fraud cases have risen around 36 percent in the Richmond-Tweed, jumping from from 949 to 1294 in the last financial year. The figures come as police warn residents…
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POLICE RECOVER PROPERTY STOLEN FROM SCHOOLS, COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN NORTHERN RIVERS
Police have laid more than 60 charges in relation to a string of break and enters targeting commercial properties in the Northern Rivers. Strike Force Koraus was formed in June this year, to investigate numerous break and enters in the region. As a result of their ongoing investigations, police have charged six people after search…
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COMMUNITY GROUPS BENEFIT FROM CLUBGRANTS INITIATIVE
Alstonville Community Preschool and Ballina’s Hope Haven are among 100 community groups to receive a share of almost $400,000. Ballina RSL has donated the funds as part of its ClubGRANTS initiative, which supports local organisations, sporting groups and charities. “They do some great things, we’re happy to be able to support them financially, and it’s about…
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WILD WEATHER HITS THE FAR NORTH COAST
More than 10,000 people were left without power on the North Coast, after a night of unrelenting weather. SES crews responding to more than 140 calls for help.
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WOMAN WANTED OVER THREE OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
Police are on the lookout for a woman, wanted on outstanding warrants, who is believed to frequent the Northern Rivers region. 23-year-old Mihayla Hogan is wanted in relation to three warrants for alleged drug offences. She’s described as approximately 165 to 175 centimetres tall, of medium build, and is believed to frequent the Casino and…