For years, only farms that reported cattle tick got help. Not anymore. A $21 million plan launched at Wollongbar will hunt the pest across the whole Northern Rivers landscape.
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Posted inArts, Casino
Casino’s Billy Gudgeon hits the Redline with harder new sound
A song that sat on the shelf for years is finally out. Casino’s Billy Gudgeon is going harder and rockier with “Redline”, and he says this is the real him.
Posted inLismore, Local politics
Lismore hits halfway in massive flood rebuild
175 projects down, and Lismore’s flood rebuild has hit the halfway mark. Bridges reopened, landslips fixed, and 21 more slips around Nimbin are next on the list.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Carrs Creek
Driver dies after car hits tree at Carrs Creek
A car slammed into a tree on the Summerland Way north of Grafton on Saturday morning. The driver died at the scene.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Hunter, Sport
Tragic start to grand final weekend as car hits Knights fans
Updated: Knights fans lined the road to send their team off to the grand final. Then a car ploughed into the crowd. Ten are injured including two 5 year olds and a 2 year old, two critically, and the driver is under arrest.
Posted inCommunity development, Grants and funding, Kyogle
Kyogle’s beloved KMI hall in line for $1.25 million makeover
A lift to the stage, new toilets, and better fire safety. Kyogle’s much-loved KMI hall is getting a $1.25 million makeover, but there’s a wait before the work begins.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Grants and funding
Coffs Harbour council chases cash to close Korora path gap
A missing link between Coffs and Woolgoolga could finally be closed. Council wants $1.4 million from Canberra for a bush path from Korora to the Big Banana, complete with a “wombat crossing”.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Dementia outreach service offers support for carers across Northern NSW
Carers of people living with dementia from Tweed Heads to Grafton are being encouraged to access local support services.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News, Water
Northern Rivers tap water ranks third in national taste test
Our tap water just ranked third in Australia! Northern Rivers water from Rocky Creek Dam took on the nation’s best in a blind taste test. So who beat us?
Posted inGrafton, Mental Health
$700k upgrade for Grafton mental health facility
Grafton’s Aruma Community Mental Health facility will receive $700,000 for upgrades aimed at improving conditions for patients and staff.