Dam raising pitched to tackle Tweed water security worries
The long-anticipated raising of a North Coast dam to alleviate water security concerns as the Tweed’s population continues to grow is crawling closer to fruition. Here’s the latest.
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Police allege P-plater on meth hit almost 170km/h on highway
A P-plater allegedly overtook an unmarked police car at almost 170km/h on the Pacific Motorway in the Byron Shire – while under the influence of meth. Here’s what we know.
First home trucked out of flood battered northern NSW
One of Lismore’s original cottages is the first to be relocated after the owner accepted a buyback almost two years since record-breaking floods decimated the town.
Fire ant threat rises as pest makes raft on floodwaters
Fire ants clumping together in thousands to make a raft to escape floodwaters in northern NSW have Invasive Species spooked – but the National Eradication program says there is nothing to worry about.
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‘Not coping’: Thousands join plea for stronger support for new mums
After being turned away when she felt she was in critical need, this northern NSW mother is seeking 20,000 signatures for her calls for a specialised support unit for new mums to to go state parliament.
Too late to leave: How I was left trapped by floods
Tessa Flemming spent the last floods in an evacuation centre. This time, along with many other Ballina residents, she was given no evacuation warning and ended up trapped. Read her story.
Fans’ ‘insane response’ to Amy Shark
Amy Shark’s next major move has thrilled the Aussie singer’s fans beyond expectations. See what the fuss is about.
Fresh bid to locate woman missing in floodwaters
Emergency services are warning of a tough two days, with flood levels in Lismore tipped to peak above 12m. It comes as they released a fresh image of a woman who went missing in the floods
Budget: The major infrastructure projects in your community
Highways, flood recovery and regional communities are among major focuses for the Treasurer as he hands down this year’s Federal Budget. SEE WHAT’S IN STORE FOR NSW:
How local intel is trumping BOM’s flood technology
Technology used to record flood levels has been damaged from recent floods, with locals needing to provide reports and updates to keep the communities safe. See how they’re predicting flood warnings before they’re announced.
‘People are just devastated’: More land slips, evacuations
Barely a month after floods devastated the Tweed region, further rainfall causing more land slips on wet soil has once again opened the discussion about land swaps and voluntary land purchase.
New video, photos: Flash floods, storms, where rain will hit next
While parts of the Northern Rivers are experiencing sunshine, the Bureau of Meteorology is warning there is more rain to come with no reprieve from the weather until Thursday. SEE OUR VIDEO UPDATE
Teen girls arrested after 175kmh cross border chase
Four youths – including girls aged 14 to 17, allegedly stole a car from Brisbane before engaging in a police chase reaching speeds of up to 175km per hour at Tweed Heads.
NAPLAN results: Tweed top schools revealed
We have crunched the numbers for Tweed from the recent NAPLAN test results. See how schools performed after two disruptive years.
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