Northern Rivers council axes public access
After several motions stating local communities were being cut from a fair and democratic process, a Northern Rivers council has voted to severely limit public access and question time in its meetings.
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Mum, daughter’s stark ovarian cancer warning after double diagnosis
A Northern Rivers nursing lecturer was “shocked” after being handed a bleak ovarian cancer diagnosis — Australia’s deadliest female cancer. Then her mother was hit by a diagnosis too.
Residents’ stinky s**tfight over portaloo placement
Residents of a Northern NSW town have kicked up a stink over the placement of two council-issued portaloos near someone’s front yard – deeming the pongy problem a “real sh-tuation”.
Samurai sword owner threatens to behead woman
A samurai sword owner threatened to chop a woman’s head off and set fire to his former partner’s home, less than two years after he tried to burn down a Lismore councillor’s door.
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‘Bloody heartbreaking’: Bowlo’s greens poisoned in vile attack
Police are investigating after “poison” filled water balloons were thrown onto a bowling club’s greens on the North Coast while patrons – including children, were nearby. Here’s what we know.
‘Cohesive coastal character’: $21m seaside townhouses planned
Twenty-five new stylish townhouses with ocean views are on the table for a small North Coast town.
‘Equivalent of an aneurysm’: Affordable housing plan poo-pooed
A controversial housing development in hippie Mullumbimby has been labelled the “equivalent of an aneurysm”, with questions raised about its impact on the local sewer system as the proposal divides opinion in northern NSW.
‘Gather your crew’: Where to spend New Year’s Eve in holiday hotspot
One of the state’s seaside tourism hotspots is jam-packed with events and venues eager to welcome those searching at the 11th hour for a place to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
‘Disappointed’: Historic CSG signage to go despite protests
Heartfelt community pleas from residents and councillors who fought to keep their region gas field free fell on deaf ears during a loud and tense extraordinary meeting of Lismore council.
‘Major win’: New council boss and new bridges
Christmas has come early for residents in Kyogle with the announcement this week of a new general manager and the opening of two new bridges in the LGA.
Flood battered nursing home reborn as crisis accommodation
A former Lismore nursing home, where aged care residents were rescued from the second floor in the 2022 floods, will soon be reborn as crisis accommodation.
‘Colour and vibrancy’: Popular Northern Rivers exhibition shines
More than 20 Northern Rivers artists have banded together with Kyogle Arts Inc and Kyogle Council to bring the community an impressive display including an adult-sized rocking horse. Here’s what’s happening.
‘Blown away’: Freak storm leaves thousands in the dark
Schools are closed, thousands are without power and SES crews have shifted into overdrive after a “microburst” storm lashed the Northern Rivers on Sunday night.
‘Huge’: Community rallies for essential medical gear
A North Coast community institution continues to forge on for the betterment of its constituents to eye yet another prized addition to the local area health district’s arsenal. See what they’re up to.
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