Tag: northern rivers
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BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD FOR GRACE PARSONS
Caniaba cricketer Grace Parsons is making her mark on the sport. The 12-year-old has captained a number of sides, and just represented New South Wales at the national School Sport Cricket Championships.
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DANGEROUS ROAD GETS MAJOR UPGRADE
One of the Far North Coast’s most notorious roads has seen a major upgrade. An 11-kilometre section of Mount Lindesay Road between Woodenbong and Legume, west of Kyogle has been resealed and widened.
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S.E.S WARNS HOMEOWNERS TO STAY VIGILANT DURING STORM CLEANUP
Despite last week’s storms having devastated countless lives across the state, it seems some are still prepared to prey on the vulnerable. Now, the SES is warning Northern Rivers homeowners to be on the lookout for dodgy contractors, looking to make a quick buck as the cleanup continues.
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CURTAINS CLOSE ON OPERA EVENT
For 18 years, opera buffs have made the annual journey to the Northern Rivers for “Opera at The Channon.” However its future is now in doubt, with organisers forced to cancel this year’s event, due to a lack of funds.
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THE NORTHERN RIVERS’ YEAR IN REVIEW
2015 has been a year of profound change in the Northern Rivers, with locals witnessing the demise of Metgasco, the rocky birth of a new hospital and uncertainty surrounding the future of councils. We take a look back at some of the events that shaped our year.
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METGAS-GONE: SHAREHOLDERS VOTE YES TO BUY-BACK
Anti-Coal seam gas campaigners are celebrating a major victory tonight. Metgasco shareholders have voted to accept the state government’s offer to buy-back three petroleum exploration licences in the Northern Rivers, signalling the end of a long-running campaign in the region.
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LISMORE GOLFER SETS RECORD
Young Lismore pro-golfer Rhein Gibson performed an impressive feat over the weekend, breaking yet another course record at Royal Pines. It was the perfect lead up to this weekend’s legend’s event at Byron.
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DISADVANTAGED JOBSEEKERS TARGETED IN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
The New South Wales Council of Social Service is calling on the state government to invest in an employment program, targeting disadvantaged jobseekers. The idea – announced in Lismore today – would cost $83-million a year.
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TOP MACADAMIA GROWERS VISIT PRISTINE PLANTATIONS
The macadamia industry’s peak representatives have been visiting the Northern Rivers as part of a study tour. The group has visited several plantations to collect data, in the hope of increasing the quality and quantity of next year’s crop.
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BASEBALL DIE-HARDS MAKE QLD SIDE FOR NATIONALS
Five up-and-coming local baseball stars have been selected to represent Queensland at the 2016 National Baseball Championships. The group says it’s made the long journey to get to this point.