‘What is it mum?’: Disgusting find at children’s playground
The local mum made the discovery as her young daughter was going down the playground slide.
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Less than 50 coastal emus remain in fire ravaged region
Eligible groups on the Northern Rivers impacted by the Black Summer fires, including NSW North Coast, can score bushfire recovery grants up to $50,000 which can help save the coastal emu, thanks to the new 2021 Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery Grants program.
Ancient Aboriginal medicinal knowledge bubbles to the surface
A new study has rediscovered ancient records of indigenous culture using gum from lemon-scented gums to treat toothache and water from Angophora and ironbarks bark reported to be an appetite suppressant.
Coral pushed closer to brink of extinction after recent flooding
The species is only known to exist in a small area, but SCU researchers were shocked to find high levels of run-off from recent flooding devastated the colonies.
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How you can get a job at $45 million aged care facility
THE $45 million Palm Lake Care Toowoomba aged care facility is just months away from welcoming its first resident. And there are jobs a-plenty.
Council to ask for border bubble to be extended
A NORTH Coast council is lobbying for a range of considerations to ease the strain on residents impacted by the border closure.
‘We all need to step up’ to save iconic species
COUNCIL is urging greater care around koala zones after a spate of deaths on the road.
Competition helps kids create careers in dairy industry
A Northern Rivers high school was top of the class at the 2020 Cows for Careers event.
Subdivision to provide house lots in the heart of Clunes
PLANS for a five-lot subdivision in the heart of Clunes have been lodged with council.
Why surf club’s rent might increase by thousands
THE club says it’s facing a six-fold increase in annual rent for the facility.
Mayor ‘flummoxed’ by change of heart on paid parking
A COST-BENEFIT analysis will be prepared for the council but it will be some time before the issue is resolved.
Alstonville High’s agriculture app impresses judges
A GROUP of three local students who developed an app have won a national competition.
Bush food farming on offer at new training facility
THE new facility at Wollongbar will train up the next generation of farmers and traditional landowners.
LAST TRAIN: The day our rail service fell silent
WHEN the last train left Lismore on Sunday, May 15, 2004, it was a sombre day for the region.
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