Tag: Richmond Valley Council
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COUNCIL FEES WAIVED TO HELP BUSHFIRE VICTIMS REBUILD
Bushfire-affected residents in the Richmond Valley Council area will have their development assessment fees waived when they begin the daunting task of rebuilding. Council has approved the new policy which could save those impacted by the Busbys Flat and Myall Creek Road fires up to $7,000. “I think it’s a nice little Christmas present for…
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RESIDENTS ON EDGE AS BORA RIDGE FIRE RAGES ON
On the far north coast, the danger is far from over. Fire-fighters fear the Bora Ridge blaze – which caused so much chaos yesterday – could burn through to Christmas.
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NATIONALS SET ASIDE FUNDING FOR RAIL TRAIL
Three weeks out from the federal election and rail corridors have become a big-ticket item in the seat of Page. Both major parties have promised funding for the next stages of a rail trail between Murwillumbah and Casino.
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MUSTOW TO LEAD COMMUNITY-FOCUSED COUNCIL
Richmond Valley’s newly-elected mayor Robert Mustow says he’s looking forward to leading a community-focused council. Two days into the top job, he’s wasting no time – prioritising two projects at separate ends of the valley.
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RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL APPROVES BAT-PLAN
Bat colonies near Casino could be dispersed, under Richmond Valley Council’s recently approved flying fox management plan. One of the first in New South Wales – the plan permits council to use non-lethal methods such as loud noise, smoke and water jets to relocate the bats. Its adoption follows a recent attack at Evans Head, where…
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RAIL ACTIVISTS SEEK HELP FROM COUNCIL CANDIDATES
It’s been a 12 year fight and there are now fresh calls for the Casino to Murwillumbah line to be re-opened. The Northern Rivers Rail Action group hopes new faces coming to councils across the region will help take their case to the state government.
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COUNCIL TO VOICE GREYHOUND BAN CONCERNS
Richmond Valley Council has unanimously voted to contact the Baird Government, to express its concerns about banning greyhound racing. Council fears shuttting down the industry will damage the region’s economy and cost jobs. A letter and accompanying report, outlining the ban’s potential economic impacts, will be sent to the Premier and several state government members. (VISION…
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COUNCIL CONSIDERS QUESTIONING GREYHOUND BAN
Richmond Valley Council will consider writing to the New South Wales Government, asking how banning greyhound racing will affect the region’s economy. Two motions on the topic will be debated at tomorrow night’s meeting. “We understand there’s been some issues in the industry, but we have a lot of people involved and it will have a…
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STATE GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES BAT OFFENSIVE
The state government will spend $1-million dispersing large colonies of flying foxes throughout the north coast. The animals, which are endangered but spread the Hendra and Lyssa viruses, have long pestered residents throughout parts of Casino and Maclean. Richmond Valley Council says it’ll be applying for a share of the funding. (VISION ONLY)
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CASINO SALEYARD UPGRADE APPROVED
Richmond Valley Council has approved a $7 million upgrade to the Casino Saleyards. The decision, made at last night’s meeting, follows months of speculation about whether the site would be sold.