Tag: Rappville
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LISMORE ON FLOOD WATCH AS FIRE-RAVAGED RAPPVILLE IS DRENCHED
Lismore’s worst fears for flooding have yet to be realised – despite the fact the Wilsons River continues to rise. Authorities remain on edge – with concerns flash flooding could catch communities off-guard.
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PREMIER VISITS RAPPVILLE TO THANK LOCALS FOR BRAVERY DURING BUSHFIRES
It’s been a little over a year since the community of Rappville was devastated by fire, and the community is still picking up the pieces. Today Gladys Berejiklian met with two locals, to thank them for their bravery and leadership at the height of the devastation.
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ONE YEAR ON FROM RAPPVILLE’S DARKEST DAY
It’s now been a year since the village of Rappville came under attack from a fast-moving firestorm, that obliterated dozens of homes. For some residents the road to recovery has been a long one, but green shoots are finally starting to appear.
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REVITALISING RAPPVILLE SIX MONTHS ON FROM BUSHFIRES
More than six months on from the Rappville fires, council has revealed its revitalisation plan for the village. The federal government granting the area $1.4m to help get the community back on its feet.
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RAPPVILLE’S SPECIAL WELCOME TO VILLAGE VISITORS
New welcome signs have been unveiled at Rappville today after the village was devastated by catastrophic bushfires in October last year. Designed and donated by Lismore City Council, the signs feature a painting by local Aboriginal artist Lenny Hickling. The signs are installed at the start of Rappville Road and on Wyan Road. (NO AUDIO)
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RAPPVILLE WELCOMES MORE THAN 100MM OF RAIN
The small community of Rappville has faced the very worst of mother nature, after fires destroyed almost 100 homes. Today, it had every reason to smile after the heavens opened overnight.
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RAPPVILLE ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
Three months on from the devastating Rappville fires, the small community is on a long road to recovery. Dozens of homes were lost when the blaze swept through, leaving behind a multi-million dollar damage bill.
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RAPPVILLE ATHLETE RETURNS TO THE TRACK
Preparing to leap into the regional athletics championship next month, Rappville teenager Faith Pittman is training harder than ever. Over the weekend the young athlete made a return to competition after destructive bushfires threatened her property in October.
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MAN CHARGED WITH IMPERSONATING FIRE OFFICER AT RAPPVILLE
A 58-year-old man has been charged with fraud and impersonating an emergency services officer just weeks after flames tore through Rappville. Police allege he was posing as a Fire & Rescue fire fighter… offering to help residents clean up, but asking for money in exchange. He’s due to face Casino Local Court in December.
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VOLUNTEERS REBUILDING BUSH FIRE AFFECTED COMMUNITY
Two weeks after bushfires destroyed more than 48,000 hectares around Rappville, residents are still coming to terms with the devastation. And while the recovery process is set to be a long one, it’s being helped along by an army of volunteers, who’ve rolled up their sleeves to help farmers.