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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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3G networks phased out next week
The peak lobby group representing Australia's telecommunication industry announced last week it will phase out 3G networks in the region on 15 December.
Artisanal cheeses from Nimbin Valley
Paul Wilson is telling me about their new chilli garlic halloumi and how it’s ‘fantastic over summer served with a green paw-paw salad,’ and my imagination is fired. It’s a rare thing for this hinterland business – around for some 17 years now, Paul and Kerry at the helm – to introduce a new cheese as ‘we try to stay focused on traditionally hand-made cheeses.’ And their stable of 12 – best sellers the Nashua washed rind and Tintenbar triple cream – include both cow and goat milk cheeses.
Mandy Nolans Soapbox: Peace Today Peace Tomorrow
Why is peace so hard? As the assault on Gaza resumes I am reminded of the quote by Albert Einstein: ‘Peace cannot be kept by force, it can only be achieved by understanding’.
Beach driving Ballina
Last week’s Ballina Shire Council (BSC) ordinary meeting (23 November) reviewed recreational four-wheel drive (4WD) access for Seven Mile...
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.
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.
Stories about "Westpac Helicopter":
Westpac Rescue Helicopter partners with Casino Truck Show
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has come on board as the charity partner for the North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show’s tenth anniversary event on 5 August.
Driver seriously injured near Murwillumbah
A male driver suffered serious injuries following a motor vehicle accident on Monday night at Dum Dum near Murwillumbah.
Surfer rescued from rocks below Byron lighthouse
A male surfer in his 20s was washed up on the rocks below Byron Bay lighthouse this morning.
Yacht ran aground inside Ballina bar
On Saturday afternoon at around 2.15pm a yacht ran aground just inside the Ballina bar with three people on board.
Driver flown to GC hospital after Tyagarah crash
Police say that at about 1.30am today emergency services were called to the M1 Motorway near Kennedys Lane at Tyagarah, after reports a Hyundai i30 had collided with several objects and left the roadway.
Surfers keeping rescue chopper busy
Rough sees have meant that the Westpac Rescue Helicopter has had a busy few days in search and rescue operations along the coast.
Pacific Highway closed north of McLean
The Pacific Highway is closed in both directions north of McLean between Chatsworth and Harwood due to a serious two-car crash near Chatsworth Road.
Man falls from roof in Fernleigh
On Sunday a man fell from a room at Fernleigh sustaining very serious injuries.
Westpac helicopter transfers 17 year-old after BMX bike accident
A 17 year-old was transferred from Murwillumbah to the Gold Coast University Hospital last night by the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter.
Man rescued from Murwillumbah drain
The man in his 40s was reportedly trying to avoid being hit by a car when he fell and was trapped for some time with his left leg stuck in the drain from the pelvis down.
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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.