Local News Richmond Valley
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Sale of state forests off the table after bushfires
The decision not to sell the NSW State Forests has been welcomed by North East Forest Alliance (NEFA), the Labor Party and the Australian Workers’ Union.
Yesterday | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Getting to know your neighbours
How to use the digital age to meet the neighbour next door?
Yesterday | Echonetdaily | 3 -
Blackwater causes multiple fish kills
Multiple fish kills in the Richmond River estuary, including Wardell yesterday, are the result of low oxygen levels in the water following the recent flooding say Rous County Council.
Yesterday | Aslan Shand | 2 -
Watch out: mosquitoes are breeding like there’s no tomorrow
The recent heavy rains, flooding and warm weather have made the perfect conditions for making babies and mosquitoes are breeding like there’s no tomorrow.
2 days ago | Echonetdaily | 3 -
Driver charged with mid-range drink-driving after pursuit – Far North Coast
Police say four men have been arrested following a pursuit of a stolen car through several towns on the Far North Coast during the early hours of Saturday morning.
5 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Water restrictions may be lifted this afternoon
The rain may be causing havoc on the roads but with 130mm falling overnight in the Rocky Creek Dam catchment area the dam started overflowing this morning.
9 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Bushfire aid advice in Evans Head and Casino
The aftermath of this summer’s bushfire will be ongoing for serval months if not years and the St Vincent de Paul Society volunteers are offering sound advice for those affected.
12 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Rebuilding the Richmond Valley after the fires
The Richmond Valley area was severely impacted by two significant bushfire events in October and November which resulted in 142,741 hectares of land burnt, and more than 350 homes, outbuildings and facilities destroyed or damaged.
12 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Hazardous surf warning for north coast
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Hazardous Surf Warning, Marine Wind Warning and a Severe Weather Alert which will affect the Byron Coast in northern NSW.
15 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Flood Watch and road closures
The Bureau of Meteorology have issued a Flood Watch for the Northern Rivers. Predicted heavy rain falls of 75-150mm are expected, with higher isolated falls possible, over the coming days into early next week.
15 days ago | Echonetdaily | 1 -
Oak Centre Hub reopens in Casino
The Oak Centre Community Hub in Casino is a multi-purpose space for community and everyone is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the refurbished space and the launch of the Healthy Towns Community Action Plan in Casino.
18 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Increased water testing in Rocky Creek Dam following bushfires
The impact of the bushfires on local water supplies has led to Rous County Council developing a targeted raw water sampling program in consultation with NSW Health and industry experts to identify potential contaminants.
19 days ago | Aslan Shand | 2 -
Water restrictions tighten as dam drops
Water restrictions for Byron Shire (except Mullumbimby) are set to be elevated to level two, says local water utility Rous County Council, effective January 20.
January 17, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 1 -
Fundraisers to support the RFS and those affected by bushfires
Across the Northern Rivers many venues and organisations are putting up their hands to help raise funds to support those affected by bushfires. If you are hosting a bushfire or RFS support fundraiser, email: [email protected]
January 14, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Level 2 water restrictions start next Monday
Rous County Council announced this afternoon that most towns in the area will move up to Level 2 water restriction next week.
January 14, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 1 -
Plane missing after leaving Casino
Police say a search is underway for a light aircraft overdue after leaving the Far North Coast yesterday destined for Queensland.
January 13, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Free land documentation for bushfire-affected Aussies
With people from all quarters putting their hands up to help with bushfire recovery, a company has stepped forward offering a free service for landowners who have lost important documents.
January 6, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
No drone zone in bushfire-affected areas
The NSW Police Force is reminding the media and the community not to fly drones in the vicinity of bushfire-affected areas or over other emergency operations.
January 5, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Total Fire Ban TODAY
A statewide Total Fire Ban has been declared for today, Sunday 5 January 2020, due to forecast warm and windy conditions.
January 5, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Friday and Saturday – Statewide Total Fire Ban declared for New South Wales
A statewide Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow, Friday 3 January 2020 and Saturday 4 January 2020, due to forecast hot and windy conditions.
January 2, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Farewell PFLAG Northern Rivers – it’s been real
After 21 years supporting families and friends of queer people, PFLAG-nr has called it quits.
January 2, 2020 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Man stabbed at campground – Kyogle
Police say a man would face court charged over the alleged stabbing of another man at a campground in Kyogle.
December 30, 2019 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Lismore helps out their Rappville neighbours
While fires still plague much of the far North Coast, one town devastated by the early fires has been given an early Christmas treat from the people of Lismore.
December 23, 2019 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
State of Emergency – dangerous fire conditions for Saturday
With the Rural Fire Service (RFS) declaring dangerous fire conditions for tomorrow (Saturday 21 December 2019) Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a State of Emergency.
December 20, 2019 | Echonetdaily | 2 -
Emergency chiefs announce bushfire emergency summit after ‘leadership vacuum’
A group of 29 former emergency chiefs say the federal government’s leadership vaccum on Australia’s bushfire and climate crisis has prompted them to announce a national bushfire emergency summit after the current bushfire season.
December 17, 2019 | Echonetdaily | 13
