Tag: northern rivers
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LOCAL POLITICIANS AND BUSINESS LEADERS REACT TO FEDERAL BUDGET
The Northern Rivers missed out on a single mention in the treasurer’s federal budget speech. But the government says we’ll still benefit from the cash splash – pledging to never take the regions for granted. A claim the Opposition is taking with a grain of salt.
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CALLS FOR MORE PEOPLE TO COME FORWARD TO RECEIVE COVID VACCINE
As the federal government’s trouble-plagued Covid vaccine rollout continues, Far North Coast GPs are urging more eligible people to come forward to receive the jab. It comes as local clinics prepare for a boost next week, with vaccine supplies set to triple. If you’d like to complete Healthy North Coast’s online survey, click here.
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FORMER GOVERNOR-GENERAL VISITS THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Australia’s former Governor-General is visiting the Northern Rivers this week. Yesterday, Sir Peter Cosgrove toured Rappville, which was devastated in the 2019 black summer blazes. Today, he spoke about leadership and overcoming adversity to hundreds of local high school students at Southern Cross University. “I always wanted to be a soldier but there was a…
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POLICE ASK FOR PUBLIC’S HELP TO TRACK DOWN WANTED PEOPLE
Police are renewing their appeal to find several wanted people on the Far North Coast. 31-year-old Leon King, 42-year-old Corey Dickinson, 41-year-old Natalie Hicks and 31-year-old Andrew Smith are all wanted by officers. They are not known to each other, but all have links to the Northern Rivers. Anyone with information relating to their whereabouts…
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ORGANISERS RELEASE DATE FOR KINGSCLIFF TRIATHLON
Organisers of the Kingscliff Triathlon are hoping it will be third time lucky – as the endurance event is now slated for Sunday, May 23. The competition was postponed last year due to the pandemic, and was rescheduled again in March due to the region’s flood crisis. More than 1,500 athletes are expected to get…
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ONE WEEK TO GO | NORTHERN RIVERS’ FEDERAL BUDGET WISH LIST
A week out from the federal budget, there are calls for a large chunk of the funding pie to be allocated to the Northern Rivers. On top of the wish list – creating local jobs, supporting struggling business and addressing the region’s housing crisis.
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HELICOPTERS TO INSPECT POWER LINES ACROSS THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Northern Rivers residents may notice helicopters flying low to inspect power lines over the next three weeks. TransGrid says the annual bushfire safety program helps identify where vegetation is growing close to transmission lines and any maintenance issues. Rural property owners are being encouraged to secure their animals during the patrols. Crews will inspect more…
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HISTORIC FEDERAL COURT WIN CELEBRATED IN EVANS HEAD
There have been celebrations in Evans Head today, with the Federal Court of Australia ruling in favour of the Bandjalang People – returning more than 50 parcels of property to the traditional owners. The fight for land rights started in the 1990s, with two native title claims approved in 2013. A further two claims were…
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MISSING WOMAN | HAVE YOU SEEN DEVINA TORRENS?
Police are asking for the community’s help to find North Coast woman Devina Torrens. The 41-year-old was last seen in Coffs Harbour on Saturday but is known to visit Lismore and the surrounding area. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers. (NO VIDEO)
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CALLS TO EXTEND DINE AND DISCOVER VOUCHER PROGRAM
It’s the half-a-billion-dollar scheme that’s supposed to give a financial boost to struggling businesses. But confirmation less than 10 per cent of the state’s ‘Dine and Discover’ vouchers have been redeemed has ignited calls for the program to be extended.