Northern Rivers Business Magazine: Autumn 2010

Nrbm Autumn 2010

Northern Rivers News

Rain Eases but Flood Warning Remains
5 March 2010

Rainfall eased across the Northern Rivers overnight, reducing the risk of significant flooding.

A minor flood warning remains in place for the Richmond River at Coraki and further downstream.

Graham Bonhamie from the Richmond-Tweed State Emergency Service - Read More

Rego Hike Sparks Backlash
24 February 2010

Plans to slug regional motorists with a new levy to help pay for Sydney’s Transport Plan have sparked a chorus of protest on the north coast.

The Ballina MP, Don Page says the state government - Read More

Garrett Grilled Over Insulation
22 February 2010

Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has again called for the resignation of Environment Minister Peter Garrett as part of a Coalition censure motion tabled during Question Time.

Mr Garrett was repeatedly questioned in Parliament over a - Read More

Rates Cap a Con
19 February 2010

There are fears the latest rates cap will increase financial pressure on New South Wales north coast councils.

The State Government has set rates at 2.6 per cent, down from 3.5 per cent last financial year.

Local - Read More

Police Say More Officers Needed at Riot Scene
15 February 2010

The Police Association is backing calls for more officers to be assigned to the popular tourist town of Yamba, where an alleged riot broke out on Saturday Night.

Officers were pelted with bricks and rocks and - Read More


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