A study by McNaugh and Inwood from University of Sydney’s University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH) agrues that, based on their research, as climate-related disasters become more frequent and severe, Australia must rethink who it sees as leaders in disaster response and recovery.
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Around 12.30pm, on Friday 27 June, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a person injured in an e-scooter accident at Terranora, northwest of Kingscliff.
The epic June meeting of Ballina Shire Council opened with a deputation from Claudia Caliari from the Ballina Environment Society on the issue of single use plastics.
This weekend sees the start of NAIDOC Week and celebrates 50 years of the week-long celebrations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.
School holidays see 20 per cent of fatal or serious crashes take place with the winter school holidays being the time when weather conditions typically contribute to serious crashes.
