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Calls for Minister to conduct ‘genuine’ consultation on Murwillumbah mega-school
The Murwillumbah community and SOS (Save Our Schools) are calling on the NSW Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell to...
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Sailor rescued from ocean in overnight operation
In a dramatic overnight rescue far offshore North-East of Yamba, Marine Rescue IIuka Yamba volunteers were able to bring to safety a woman who fell overboard from a dismasted catamaran in the dark.
Forest blockade stops logging at Wild Cattle Creek
A tree-sitter a the Newry Native Forest Blockade has stopped NSW Forestry Corporation (FCNSW) from logging native forest an hour and a half west of Coffs Harbour in Wild Cattle Creek state forest this morning.
Catch Flock’s Brice Fundraiser: Cycle For Brighter Futures
Matt Brice cycled through India solo in 2014 under the name of Cycle for Brighter Futures (CFBF), raising funds...
NPWS cancels meeting with traditional owners over hazard reduction burn
Local Minjungbal Indigenous leaders are asking the National Parks and Wildlife Service to consult with them over a planned hazard reduction burn at Billinudgel Nature Reserve but a scheduled meeting was cancelled by NPWS.
Young animators shine on Ballina’s big screen
A group of up and coming local indigenous animators were excited to see their first films on the big screen at Ballina Fair Cinemas on Tuesday night.
Two WRHS rescue flights from Tabulam in one day
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) say they travelled to Tabulam twice yesterday in separate incidents in the town.
Stories about "Mobile phone blackspots":
Optus to build 6 new phone towers in Northern Rivers
Optus is set to build new mobile phone towers in six locations across the Northern Rivers with funding from the state government’s mobile black-spot program.
Do you live in a mobile blackspot?
If you are interested in communicating your experiences of mobile coverage there is an independent Regional Telecommunications Review being conducted that is looking at the your experiences and issues in relation to regional coverage.
Labor slams govt over Centrelink, NBN waits
Labor’s Page candidate, Patrick Deegan, is tackling the government over issues including long waits for Centrelink clients, patchy mobile reception and an inadequate NBN rollout.
Pollies in shouting match over mobile black spots
Two things you can invariably find agreement on among rural residents, especially during an election campaign: poor internet speeds and patchy mobile phone reception.
Black hole or money pit?
Richard Hughes, Upper Main Arm. Interesting to read the article on the Clunes mobile reception black hole (February 180. Great to see black holes fixed but I am astounded at the level of corporate welfare handed out to the mobile phone companies.
Clunes to get mobile reception at last
Residents and businesses of Clunes are set to get better reception as a result of a new program to eradicate a mobile phone black spots.
Region’s mobile phone blackspots to be fixed
Mobile phone coverage across the northern rivers and Clarence Valley is set to improve improved with an $8.1 million investment to fix 91 local black spots. Is your area on the list?
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Young animators shine on Ballina’s big screen
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A group of up and coming local indigenous animators were excited to see their first films on the big screen at Ballina Fair Cinemas on Tuesday night.
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Nurses and midwives rally during Health Inquiry in Lismore
Nurses and midwives will be holding lunchtime rallies across the Northern Rivers calling for nurse-to-patient ratios and highlighting widespread issues being exposed at the rural health inquiry, which is due to hear submissions today in Lismore.
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‘Influencers’ – just another advertising platform…
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The question being asked by many consumers is 'are influencers genuinely promoting products that they like and believe in, or is it just more advertising?
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Professor Offord makes Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Ocean Shores resident and Emeritus Professor, Baden Offord, has been named on the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List, ‘For distinguished service to tertiary education in the field of human rights, social justice, and cultural diversity’.
