Tag: northern rivers
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MINISTER “SICK TO DEATH” OF PEOPLE DRIVING THROUGH FLOODWATER
Stern words today from the Emergency Services Minister, who says he’s “sick to death” of people driving through floodwater. David Elliott visited the Northern Rivers this morning, to be briefed on the recent storm.
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ICE, MDMA, CASH ALLEGEDLY FOUND IN VEHICLE SEARCH
A 51-year-old man has been charged with drug and driving offences, after being pulled over by police in Corndale, north of Lismore yesterday. It’s alleged the man gave officers a false name, before he and his vehicle were searched. Police say ice, MDMA and almost $10,000 in cash was uncovered. He’s been refused bail and…
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OPERATION TO GET LIVESTOCK OFF ROADS
Police have joined forces with Richmond Valley Council to crack down on livestock straying across the region’s roads. It comes after a 51-year-old man was killed three weeks ago, after crashing into a cow.
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WILD WEATHER TO HIT NORTHERN RIVERS
Powerful winds and heavy rain are expected to belt the Northern Rivers tomorrow, as an east coast low heads toward the coast. Today, SES crews began preparing for a wet and wild weekend.
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THIRD MAN CHARGED FOLLOWING POLICE RAID
A third man has been charged, following police raids at two properties at Bentley and Larnook last week. Police allegedly uncovered ice, heroin and a hydroponic set-up with 71 cannabis plants during the synchronised operation last Wednesday. On Monday a 26-year-old Bentley man was charged with knowingly taking part in the cultivation of cannabis. He’s…
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RECORD NUMBER OF GIRLS TACKLING AFL
It’s a sport that’s long been dominated by boys, but in the Northern Rivers an increasing number of girls are choosing to take up AFL. This weekend, a record number of girl-only teams will kick off.
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BUSY ROAD UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
It’s one of the Northern Rivers’ most used thoroughfares, but Lismore-Bangalow Road is also a cause of frustration for many drivers. A draft plan has been released by the state government, which aims to turn that around.
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BACKYARD POOL RULES TO CHANGE
It’s been revealed many backyard pools in Lismore are failing to meet Australian safety standards. However, a new state government regulation is working to change that, for those buying or renting a new home.
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NSW SHARE OF BLACKSPOT FUNDING ANNOUNCED
Local road upgrades are among over 200 projects throughout New South Wales that’ll be completed this financial year – thanks to $55 million in Federal Government blackspot funding. Infrastructure minister Darren Chester visited one of the regions trouble spots today, when announcing the allocation.
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LISMORE COUNCIL TO PUSH FOR ‘GAS EXCLUSION ZONE’
Lismore Council will now write to the state government, requesting the area be made a gas exclusion zone – similar to parts of the Hunter. The motion, approved seven votes to three at last night’s council meeting, was moved by Deputy Mayor Simon Clough. He fears under the current draft north coast regional plan, the state…