Tag: Woodburn
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Farmers learn how drones can benefit their farming practices in the Northern Rivers
Hundreds of farmers have been given the chance to learn about how drones can benefit their farming practices in the Northern Rivers. A week of sessions is now underway across the region, and so far it’s seen the strongest interest in the state.
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FREE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OPEN IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Four flood affected communities in the Northern Rivers have new ‘Safe Havens’ offering mental heath support. Lismore, Murwillumbah, Mullumbimby and Woodburn now have hubs offering free services seven days a week. The Safe Haven hubs are designed to be places of support and refuge – offering immediate, personalised and compassionate mental health support and counselling.…
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FLOOD IMPACTED WOODBURN RESIDENTS ARE BEING OFFERED AT-HOME CARAVANS
Flood impacted Woodburn residents are being offered at-home caravans as a medium-term housing solution. The no-cost caravans, sourced through vehicle hire company Camplify will be placed on properties after being assessed. The program will be offered instead of housing pods, after community feedback. (NO ADUIO)
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CARS FROM ALL OVER ARE BEING DONATED TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS THANKS TO A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS
A group of volunteers in the Northern Rivers are working day and night to connect flood victims with donations. Their latest being cars from Newcastle and the Gold Coast.
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STUDENTS FROM FLOOD DAMAGED SCHOOLS MAKE A SPLASH AT BALLINA’S POOL
After witnessing the destruction left behind by the recent floods in the Northern Rivers – students from several local schools have had their spirits lifted. The community and several high profile sporting stars organising a day of fun at Ballina’s local pool.
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COMMUNITIES SOUTH OF LISMORE HOPING THEY’VE SEEN THE WORST OF THE FLOODING
The Wilsons River peaked at 11.4 metres, it’s now sitting under 10 metres and is receding. There are still eight evacuation orders impacting thousands of people across the region. The SES has been called out to 100 requests for help – including to multiple communities south of Lismore.
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COMMUNITIES BRACE FOR WILD WEATHER AS WOODBURN PUBLIC SCHOOL REOPENS
Communities brace for more dangerous wet weather as Woodburn Public School reopens to students after the flood disaster.
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WOODBURN CLEANUP UNDERWAY WITH LOCALS TAKING IT ONE DAY AT A TIME
With the town underwater for over a week, Woodburn residents are finally able to assess the damage. While the cleanup is only just starting, many people have quickly come to lend a hand.
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POLICE INVESTIGATING AFTER MAN ALLEGEDLY APPROACHED CHILD NEAR SCHOOL
Police are searching for a man who allegedly approached a child at Woodburn Skate Park at around 8:30 yesterday morning. It’s prompted the principal of the nearby Woodburn Public School to encourage parents to keep an eye on their young ones before and after school. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers. (NO AUDIO)
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WOODBURN BUSINESSES CALLING FOR MORE SIGNAGE ON UPGRADED PACIFIC HWY
Three weeks after Woodburn, Broadwater and Wardell were bypassed thanks to the Pacific Highway upgrade, business owners are adjusting to the new normal. Some are pleading for more signage to be installed along the road as trade drops to troubling lows.