Coffs Coast Advocate

How new business owner is being resilient after tough start

DESPITE setbacks, young business owner encourages others to ‘have a crack’ and create their own small business.

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18th June 2020 9:06 AM

Georgie King said her dream was fulfilled to be able to purchase the Arum clothing store in Walker St Casino. Photo: Supplied

‘Terrible human toll’ would have been worse without fireys

Lismore MP Janelle Saffin has thanked firefighters for their efforts during the recently ended bushfire season.

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08th April 2020 9:04 AM

Nimbin Rural Fire Service Deputy Senior Captain Charlie Cohen with Lismore MP Janelle Saffin, NSW Deputy Opposition Leader Yasmin Catley and NSW Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Trish Doyle.

Bushfire Royal Commission coming to Northern Rivers

COMMISSIONERS will meet with people who are representative of the communities affected by the 2019-20 Black Summer...

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10th March 2020 9:03 AM

THE National Natural Disaster Royal Commission is planning to visit the Richmond Valley this Thursday, March 12, and would like to meet with a small group of people in Casino.

When will homes destroyed bushfire get cleaned up?

EIGHT homes destroyed by bushfire in a Northern NSW town in November have yet to be cleaned up.

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22nd Feb. 2020 12:02 AM

HORROR: Bushfire devastated the village of Torrington in November last year.

New tool helps identify crop damage after natural disasters

THE map outlines the location of treecrop farms across Australia targeted by bushfires, and aims to help with recovery.

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20th Feb. 2020 9:02 AM

Researchers have released a new map showing bushfire affected areas overlayed with Australian banana, avocado, macadamia, citrus and olive farms.

Why a Scottish school raised thousands for a Lismore charity

UPON learning of the Australian bushfires a Scottish primary school teacher decided to act, and slowly the entire school...

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12th Feb. 2020 8:02 AM

On January 31st, the whole school went 'Going Wild for Australian Wildlife' and wore something animal to support those who are helping animals in Australia. Pictured is Lauren Scott with her P3S class and Macduff firefighter Darren Robertson.

5 of the region’s most destructive recent weather events

SUPERCELL storms, heatwaves and floods -- we’ve seen more than our share of shocking weather.

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07th Feb. 2020 12:02 PM

SHOCK IMAGES: Lennox Head residents inspect the trail of destruction left by a tornado that hit the small coast town on June 3 2010. Photo The Northern Star Archives

Free app helping to track bushfire recovery

Residents of fire-affected habitats are encouraged to help track recovering ecosystems – all with the help of a free mobile...

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01st Feb. 2020 11:02 PM

REGROWTH: The ecosystem surrounding Rappville is slowly starting to recover following the October bushfire which devastated the area. Photo: Susanna Freymark

Stunning satellite imagery reveals natural fire recovery

THESE amazing images show how the area surrounding Rappville is recovering after the bushfires.

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31st Jan. 2020 2:01 PM

GREEN GROWTH: Pictured is the slowly recovering bushland surrounding Rappville following the October bushfire. This photograph was taken on January 30, 2020. Photo: Susanna Freymark

State Forests reopen after fires

A NUMBER of Northern Rivers State Forests have reopened to the public after rain eases fire threat.

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22nd Jan. 2020 2:01 PM

REOPENED: Many Northern Rivers State Forests have reopened today (January 22) after Forestry Corporation deemed them safe for public access following the recent bushfires. Photo: Marc Stapelberg

LETHAL THREAT: Bushfires ignite cancerous soil

LETHAL THREAT: Geoscientists from Southern Cross University have discovered the cancerous threat of soils scorched by...

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16th Jan. 2020 7:01 AM

Now under control fire at Mt Nardi is one of many fires burning throughout the Northern Rivers.

$100m announced for fire-affected primary producers

BUSHFIRE Emergency support has been announced for Page primary producers.

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15th Jan. 2020 10:01 AM

Bush fire emergency support has been announced for Page primary producers.

Stormy week ahead as monsoon season kicks off

REJOICE! There is potential for storms every day this week on the Northern Rivers.

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15th Jan. 2020 6:01 AM

STORMS BREWING: Bureau of Meteorology forecast this week.

Homeowner’s resilient attitude after house destroyed in fire

AFTER a blaze which was part of the horrendous Myall Creek Road Fire burned his home to the ground last month, Wayne Peters...

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10th Dec. 2019 11:12 AM

HOME DESTROYED: Wayne Peters said he was very lucky not to be home when his property at Myall Creek Road - Swampy Trail in West Bungawalbin was destroyed by the Myall Creek Road Fire on November 9, 2019.

WATCH AND ACT: Fires to merge in coming days

FALLING trees continue to be a hazard from firefighters working to control bushfires, with one crew having a narrow escape...

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09th Dec. 2019 8:12 AM

ARROW ESCAPE: The Ellangowan Rural Fire Service crew had a narrow escape then a tree fell on the rear of their fire truck while they were attending the Myall Creek Road Fires.

'Leave now towards Casino before conditions get worse'

ONE bushfire is at emergency level and another is at Watch & Act as fire conditions deteriorate across Northern NSW this...

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06th Dec. 2019 4:12 PM

The Bangala Creek Fire. Photo taken of Hootons Road, Duck Creek.

Richmond River High students perform fundraiser concert for fire victims

MORE than 40 Richmond River and Lismore High School students will perform at a concert next week to help raise funds for...

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05th Dec. 2019 12:12 PM

How the Australian Army is helping with fires

FIREFIGHTERS continue working to mop up and patrol all areas of the fire ground again.

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04th Dec. 2019 7:12 AM

The Australian Army are working to help keep the firefighting effort going.

Historic collection saved from fires twice in two weeks

AS BUSHFIRES continue to burn out of control at Bora Ridge, the New Italy Museum has again been spared from the flames.

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02nd Dec. 2019 2:12 PM

Bushfire conditions set to worsen from tomorrow

What you need to know about the Northern Rivers bushfires

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29th Nov. 2019 1:11 PM

Fire along Summerland Way at Whiporie. Mick J Stain

RFS predict fire flare-up today

DESPITE seeming to have charred so much of the landscape around New Italy, Ashby, Ashby Heights and Serendipty, the Myall...

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28th Nov. 2019 10:11 AM

Fire among worst firefighter has seen in 38 years

A SENIOR firefighter with more than 38 years experience including Victoria’s 2009 Black Saturday, said the Myall Creek Road...

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28th Nov. 2019 7:11 AM

ASHBY FIRE: Firefighters work hard to protect lives and property at the Myall Creek Road Fires which have roared through Ashby Heights and around Ashby village.

Fire burns large areas of Nightcap, Jerusalem National Parks

MYALL Creek Rd fire remains at Watch and Act.

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27th Nov. 2019 8:11 AM

Fire burning in the Myall Creek Rd area.

Mayor pleads for safety ahead of fire season

THE total number of homes destroyed this bush fire season is mroe than 400.

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25th Nov. 2019 11:11 PM

TAKE CAUTION: Tenterfield mayor Peter Petty, pictured, meets firefighters at Drake earlier this year.

How bad is the air quality in Northern NSW?

EMERGENCY air quality monitors have been installed throughout NSW.

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25th Nov. 2019 11:11 AM

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