First look: New development to help save ‘vulnerable’ Aussie icon
The Northern Rivers’ only licenced koala hospital is seeking council consent for a big upgrade to help save the marsupials now listed as “vulnerable to extinction”.
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Lismore flood victims first up in $800m buybacks scheme
Lismore residents waiting for help almost a year after the devastating 2022 floods have finally got some good news. Here’s the latest.
‘Battered and beaten’: Family’s heartbreak after shocking death
A crowd has mourned the death of a much-loved Ballina mum who family lament was “left battered and beaten in an alleyway”, allegedly at the hands of her partner.
‘David and Goliath battle’: Casino waste incinerator beef heats up
Burning garbage in the Northern Rivers could spell the end for the beef industry in Casino, one environment advocate says. But council says it’s the solution to landfill. Find out why the community is up in arms.
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Watch: Python’s whipper snipper injury receives care at hospital
The organisation shared the video as a timely reminder that injured snakes deserve our attention when they’re hurt as much as cuddly wildlife.
Nurse admits it’s time to ‘walk the walk’
‘It has never been more important’: Why this Northern Rivers nurse was compelled to give up alcohol this July.
Anti-masker damages op shop property in ‘confronting’ outburst
The co-ordinator of the store has called for people to respect each other as their volunteers try to abide by state-imposed public health orders.
Flashback: 55 memories from Byron Bay Schoolies
School leavers have long flocked to Byron to celebrate, and although there have typically not been ticketed Schoolies events outside existing venues – like those that take place on the Gold Coast – it’s a popular destination for graduates, whose activities are supported by valuable community-led safety initiatives.
Big changes planned for popular pub, bottle shop
This Northern Rivers pub will become more modern, with a new lounge area, entrance, kitchen and bar, along with an outdoor gaming area and extensions to the bottle shop.
180 jobs at $14M highway service centre
The long-awaited plans for a 24-hour highway service centre at New Italy have finally been unveiled. And if this project gets the green light, it would be a game-changer.
Education department slams union’s ‘intentionally misleading’ claims
While the NSW Teachers Federation has made claims of a statewide shortage and local resource issues, the department said the state has “no teacher shortage”.
Teachers walk off the job in Mullum as positions stay unfilled
The union says some key positions at the school have been vacant “despite having been advertised for two years”.
How you can help scientists solve the mystery of sick lorikeets
Little has been known about the distressing, debilitating illness but this university research team hopes to make some headway.
Man injured in car rollover on highway near Casino taken to hospital
The NSW Transport Management Centre confirmed the Bruxner Highway has been cleared, with traffic flowing normally in both directions.
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