Tag: northern rivers

“Thirty years of neglect by government” – that’s how a North Coast property expert has labelled the region’s housing affordability crisis. It comes as calls grow for increased investment in social housing, while one local MP has taken aim at council.

When a shark attacks a swimmer or surfer – every second counts. An emergency doctor is hoping to buy precious time for victims, creating specialised bite first aid kits. For more details on the kits, click here.

The North Coast Public Health Unit has issued a warning for people to use common sense before deciding to swim at rivers and beaches this weekend. Director Paul Corben says people should avoid swimming if there are signs of pollution or debris in the water or on the tide line. Ear infections, eye infections and…

A Clunes family is mourning the loss of a baby alpaca, which was taken from their 26 acre property yesterday. The body of the three-week-old cria was dumped back at the property this morning with fatal head injuries. The animal’s owner was too distraught to speak on camera today, but says she will be installing…

Flood warnings have been issued for parts of the Northern Rivers, as rain falls in already saturated catchments. But the State Emergency Service says it’s business as usual for local crews – with only a handful of jobs across the region.

Northern Rivers residents are breathing a little easier with local covid restrictions lifted overnight. But health authorities are warning against virus complacency – saying it’s our region’s biggest risk.

“Batten down the hatches” – that’s the message from the SES to those in the Northern Rivers. Heavy rainfall, that may produce flooding, is forecast for Monday through to Wednesday. The Service is particularly worried about campers, as strong winds move in from tomorrow. The Bureau of Meteorology says there’s a high degree of uncertainty…