She vanished off Dreamtime Beach on Monday night. Almost 12 hours and a fleet of rescue crews later, she was found alive near a floating marker in the Tweed River.
Emergency management
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Fire
Woman critically injured after Coffs Harbour house fire
A woman has suffered critical burns after a house fire in Coffs Harbour, while her brother was treated for burns and smoke inhalation after escaping the blaze.
Posted inFlood, Lismore
CSIRO report provides roadmap for flood resilience
The Lismore Alliance says a landmark CSIRO report provides compelling evidence that flood mitigation can reduce flood heights and strengthen the Northern Rivers’ future.
Posted inEmergency management, Federal Politics, National News
CMA join push against federal disaster funding cuts
The Country Mayors Association is warning a federal funding shake-up would leave ratepayers covering more of the bill after the next flood, fire or storm.
Posted inEmergency management, Federal Politics, National News
Concerns cloud national emergency alert system rollout
Some states remain concerned about service gaps under Australia’s new emergency warning system, days out from its first nationwide test.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Ballina, Kempsey, Port Macquarie
Two dead and one critical on North Coast roads in tragic 24 hours
Two people have been killed on North Coast roads in the space of a day, a teenage motorcyclist, and an elderly man losing their lives, while a young woman has been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition, in separate crashes stretching from Ballina to Port Macquarie.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Coffs Harbour, Crime
Sydney teen’s stolen car pursuit through Coffs Harbour catches four innocent drivers
Police chasing a stolen car through Coffs Harbour deployed road spikes to stop a Sydney teen. Instead, four innocent motorists were left stranded with shredded tyres.
Posted inFlood, Northern Rivers
CSIRO flood report must deliver lasting outcomes for Northern Rivers communities
Northern Rivers communities are a step closer to stronger flood resilience following today’s landmark CSIRO report release announcement today.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Evans Head
Fisherman swept to his death off Evans Head rocks
A fisherman has died after being swept from rocks at Evans Head on Sunday, weeks after a similar incident.
Posted inEmergency management, What's on
Hidden toll on first responders highlighted ahead of national day of thanks
As communities across the North Coast prepare to recognise the people who respond in times of crisis, new figures reveal the lasting mental health impacts faced by Australia’s first responders long after emergency situations have ended.