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Death in water tank sparks warning to bosses

BOSSES are being urged to do more to protect employees as SafeWork NSW investigates a number of fatalities in 2018...

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04th Jan. 2019 10:01 AM

An emergency training session deals with a confined spaces rescue.

Asbestos discovered near rail corridor

COUNCIL say the contamination poses no immediate health risk.

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15th Nov. 2018 5:11 PM

Byron Shire Council has discovered asbestos in a small area to the south of the Butler Street drain. They say it poses no immediate danger to the public.

Premium Content Vulnerable children of Lismore get more support

LISMORE FACS gets largest intake of caseworkers in its history.

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25th Sept. 2018 12:09 PM

GREAT RESULT: The recent recruitment of 13 Lismore FACS caseworkers mean more support for vulnerable families in Lismore and surrounds says Lismore FACS manager Lisa Gava.

Premium Content Council to investigate spate of asbestos dumping incidents

The latest involved more than 1.5 tonnes of the hazardous material

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14th June 2018 12:06 AM

Lismore City Council is investigating a number of illegal asbestos dumping incidents, including asbestos found on public land at Exton Street, North Lismore on Tuesday, June 12.

Free online CPR course: Do you know how to save a life?

ARE you one of the 75 per cent of parents who admitted they were not confident they had the CPR skills to save a life?

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24th April 2018 9:04 AM

Supporting April Pools Day, from left, Laurie Lawrence, Russell Crawford from Australian Red Cross, John O'Brien from Poolwerx.

UPDATE: FACS responds to workers concerns over new system

UP TO 30 Family and Community Services workers will walk off the job at Lismore in protest of a new system that has been...

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20th Feb. 2018 8:02 AM

Public Service Association says a new child protection IT system is putting kids at risk.

Why are people still swimming at these dangerous spots?

TWO banned Northern Rivers swimming holes are still frequently visited by locals and tourists despite local councils...

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05th Jan. 2018 4:01 AM

WARY: Yannick van Steen and Cheyenne can de Ruit check out the Bexhill Quarry.

How govt is avoiding a Grenfell Tower fire disaster in NSW

GRENFELL Tower cladding materials in NSW to be identified to keep people safe.

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28th July 2017 2:07 PM

SAFER CLADDING: The NSW government has announced wide-ranging fire safety package which includes identifying buildings that might have aluminium or other cladding so the same tragedy does not occur here.