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Occupiers of Lismore buy-back properties feeling positive after RA meeting

Last week in Lismore, the Occupiers of Flood damaged houses bought back by the government, received a letter from the reconstruction authority, instructing them to leave. However, Lismore right to occupy advocates say they are feeling positive after the week passed with no evictions The Northern Rivers were severely affected in the 2022 floods, seeing …

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Businesses start to open in Lismore’s CBD

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It’s been two years since Lismore had one of the worst natural disasters recorded, with storms flooding the area. While the community is still recovering, Lismore’s CBD is starting to flourish, with the opening of The Brick Lounge, a Lego themed café. Image: Talia and Andrew Haagensen, family owner-operators of Lismore’s new The Brick Lounge. …

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Lismore 18 months after the floods coming slowly back to normal

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Eighteen months ago, the biggest floods ever recorded in Australia affected the Northern Rivers, especially Lismore. This week, Mayor of Lismore Steve Krieg announced Lismore’s CBD is at 70 per cent occupancy, with businesses thriving and residents slowly coming back to normal. While this is good news, the community is concerned now about this year’s …

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Northern Rivers Flood Victims Dudded by Government

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New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says he will visit the Northern Rivers by the end of next month as part of the region’s ongoing disaster recovery. Mr Minns says a reset is needed and that he has asked relevant senior ministers to visit the region next week. The move comes after the four state …

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No Budget for Housing on Northern Rivers

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We’ve been hearing a lot about the federal government’s ten-billion dollar housing package and how it has failed to win the support of either the coalition opposition or The Greens in parliament. But we’re yet to hear more about a promised two billion dollar boost in funding for community housing provider supporters, announced in Treasurer …

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