Tag: Richmond Valley Council
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Future of Richmond Valley set to grow with region earmarked for development
Richmond Valley Council has been earmarked as an area for regional growth, offering a solution for flood-free housing. While planning is underway, locals want to ensure services in the region are also given a boost.
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The final Casino Drill Hall upgrades revealed honouring the region’s Diggers
The final stage of upgrades to the Casino Drill Hall Precinct have been revealed. A granite monument honouring the region’s Diggers is the centerpiece of the $5-point-4 million improvements. The 114-year-old Drill Hall is now home to the Visitor Information Centre and the Northern Rivers Military Museum. (NO AUDIO)
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THOUSANDS OF BIG RIG ETHUSIASTS ROLL INTO TOWN FOR CASINO TRUCK SHOW
Thousands of big rig enthusiasts have rolled into Casino’s C-B-D for the return of the town’s annual Truck Show. Full to the brim with noise, entertainment and plenty of wow-factor… the Show is one of the best events of its kind, in Australia.
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CASINO’S BIGGEST BBQ DRAWS A HUGE CROWD AT THE ANNUAL BEEF WEEK EVENT
Hundreds of meat-lovers attended the North Coast’s biggest barbeque of the year, today. Casino’s annual ‘Butcher’s Breakfast’ seeing dozens of local traders put their tastiest creations on show.
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FLOOD AFFECTED COUNCILS COUNTING THE COST OF DAMAGE
In a disaster zone – getting recovery funding quickly makes all the difference. A number of councils will receive expedited federal grants – news that’s being met with mixed reviews in the Northern Rivers.
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URGENT BOIL WATER ALERT FOR RICHMOND VALLEY
Residents serviced by the Casino Water Treatment Plant are being advised to boil their water before drinking. Due to rain events the water treated from the Richmond River has not met the required standards. Richmond Valley Council has begun the task of flushing its reservoirs to restore water purity. (NO AUDIO)
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IRON GATES DEVELOPMENT OPEN FOR PUBLIC FEEDBACK AGAIN
The controversial ‘Iron Gates’ development, is once again open for public feedback. If approved, the project would see an 184-lot subdivision created on the Evans Head site. However, controversy ensues over whether the development would impact environment and cultural lands. Richmond Valley Council will reopen submissions for one month, from tomorrow. The application is unchanged…
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CASINO WINS AUSTRALIA’S BEST TASTING TAP WATER
It’s official… Casino in the northern rivers has the best tasting tap water in the country. The Water Treatment Plant in the Richmond Valley took out the national competition today. Interstate rivalry was put to the test as judges tested qualities like colour, clarity and odour during blind taste tests. Casino will now represent Australia…
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CALLS FOR NSW GOVT’S SHARK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO CONTINUE
Richmond Valley Council is calling on the State Government to continue its shark management strategy, which is due to cease at the end of June. Councillors agreed last night to write to the minister and department to request the program continue indefinitely. It includes the use of drones, smart drumlines, tagging and shark listening stations…
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FLYING FOXES INVADE CASINO’S RICHMOND RIVER
Thousands of flying foxes have descended on Casino’s riverbank, forcing several nearby parks to close due to safety concerns. But Richmond Valley Council says the number of mammals is drastically down on previous years.