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The floods are leaving people homeless and families split
There was a housing crisis on the Northern Rivers, then we had the floods of 2022 and the issue has left increasing numbers of people homeless and struggling to find alternative accommodation.
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Radiance Kitchen
Victoria Cosford
I can imagine how radiant the smiles were when Dexter Chou and Linda Hung resumed their stall recently...
Health
I heard on the radio this morning (1 May) that a man spent ‘a record 48 hours’ in a...
Vote Green
In response to John Jennings, Numinbah (12 May), ‘Who shall I vote for?’ Simple answer – The Greens. From...
It’s (beyond) time
Seventy-three per cent of respondents to a recent ABC Vote Compass question on whether the constitution should be amended...
Busy time for Ballina Region for Refugees
BR4R has not let the floods and COVID slow things down, with lots of recent happenings and more planned for the future.
Primex 2022 postponed due to floods and weather
The Primex 2022 Sustainable Farming and Primary Industries Expo due to take place 19 to 21 May has been postponed following both the recent flooding and predicted adverse weather conditions.
Stories about "Far Norther Coast":
Northern NSW COVID-19 update and close contact locations
Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Northern NSW, both cases are close contacts of the man in his 50s who tested positive yesterday.
Local News
Richmond candidates 2022: Informed Medical Options Party candidate Monica Shepherd
Monica Shepherd is an organic naturopath based in Ocean Shores. She is running as a candidate for the Informed Medical Options Party in the federal seat of Richmond.
Storylines
Storylines – Stop the rot and take action
Having spent a long time reflecting on the last 13 weeks since the floods devastated our region, many important issues have come to my attention – loss of homes, possessions, safety, schools suspended from flooding, chaos, death, loss of animals, extreme anxiety and desperation, and so much more.
Articles & Columns
Review of community response called for as challenges recognised
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Local community members stepped forward to help coordinate and respond to the disaster; from people getting into boats and kayaks recusing strangers in Lismore to coordinating local response hubs in the hinterland and local towns. But it wasn't all a bed of roses.
National News
$17m in funds for work on crown lands in NSW
If you are involved in managing crown reserve land and facilities then now is the time to get that application in for a share of the $17 million that is available fro the 2022-3 funding round.
