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High risk vehicles to be stopped and checked for fire ants at NSW Qld border
The detection of Red Imported Fire Ants at South Murwillumbah has seen a quick response from the Department of Primary Industries who have now started their next wave of operation in response.
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How to make sure your fur kids don’t become a Christmas casualty
A TAFE NSW animal studies teacher has dished up some tips to Northern Rivers locals to safeguard their pets against illness and accidents during the festive season.
Beach driving Ballina
Last week’s Ballina Shire Council (BSC) ordinary meeting (23 November) reviewed recreational four-wheel drive (4WD) access for Seven Mile...
Bangalow walking footballers collect win over Ballina in their first tournament
The newly formed Bangalow ‘Bluedogs’ Walking Football Group recently played its first competitive games in the invitational walking football tournament held on astroturf at the Ballina Hockey Club.
Free Shed Fest this Sunday
Mullumbimby’s Shedding Workshop and community has been supporting people around the Northern Rivers for five years and this Sunday they are celebrating with a free Shed Fest at their Mullumbimby site.
Fatal two-vehicle crash – Richmond PD
Just after 7pm Thursday, 30 November 2023, emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash along the Pacific Highway, Woodburn, about 35km south of Lismore.
Vale Pam Sonia
Very sadly, local treasure Pam Sonia passed away in Ewingsdale, last Wednesday, December 6.
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2022 Environmental Citizen of the Year Awards
Two local groups have been nominated for the he Environmental Citizen of the Year Awards, an initiative of The Australia Day Council of NSW in partnership with Return and Earn.
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Kingscliff hosts largest triathlon since covid
Over 1,600 athletes were in Kingscliff over the weekend to participate in the largest triathlon since covid.
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Vale Pam Sonia
Very sadly, local treasure Pam Sonia passed away in Ewingsdale, last Wednesday, December 6.
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Blue-green algae ‘amber alert’ at Lake Ainsworth
As the summer heats up there has been an increase in the blue-green algae at Lake Ainsworth near Lennox Head and an ‘amber alert' has been flagged by Ballina Shire Council.
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Lismore to host National Junior Baseball competition
The biggest junior baseball competition in Australia, which is a feeder into the US World Series will be held in Lismore in May 2024.
