Northern Rivers News

The Lennox Head community has been quick to respond after a fire destroyed two homes on Survey Street in the early hours of Sunday morning. One of them, a new single mum, who lost everything in the fire – while her baby boy fights for his life in hospital. To donate, visit the Go Fund Me page: https://www.gofundme.com/69gakp4

Taking a selfie, sending a text or shooting an email may be simple for some – but they can be daunting for older generations. That’s why a North Coast Council has launched a workshop for those people struggling with technology – all part of Australia’s Get Online Week.  

Neighbours have told how they ran for their lives as flames tore through two homes in the same street at Lennox Head, on the far north coast. One resident and two police officers suffered smoke inhalation in the early morning emergency.  

Samantha Bulmer’s story is an unimaginable one – learning she would likely spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair….when she was nine months pregnant. The Byron Bay community has rallied around her, embarking on a charity run to raise money for the brave new mum. https://byronbaylighthouserun.com.au/where-does-the-money-go/  

Two homes have been destroyed by fire on the New South Wales Far North Coast. Fire crews were called to Survey Street at Lennox Head at around 1 o’clock this morning, after reports a house was well alight. The blaze spread to a neighbouring home, with a total of seven people evacuated. A 28-year-old man, who lived in one of the houses, was taken to Lismore Base Hospital for minor smoke inhalation. Two police officers also suffered smoke inhalation, but didn’t require any treatment Police are now investigating.

Byron Bay’s film festival is now in full swing.. as the region prepares to see 155 of the best films over the next 10 days. Among them a local film maker who have been nominated to represent Australia in the Oscars.  

An 83-year-old man has been taken to Lismore Base Hospital suffering a head injury, after he was struck by a car at Ballina. The accident happened just before midday on the corner of Cherry Street and Crane Street. It’s understood the elderly man was conscious and breathing as he was treated by paramedics.

It’s nearing that time of year when the final school bell rings and thousands of school-leavers hit the streets in celebration. Byron Bay has long been a hotspot for schoolies and this year ‘The Hub’ is offering free drug and alcohol training for volunteers to ensure it’s the safest year yet.

Domino’s Pizza has re-opened its Lismore store, after it was earlier this week closed when a disgruntled ex employee took to social media, sharing a number of images from inside the store. Isaac Wilson posted the photos of the Lismore business in a local community group, saying he took the action because of the public health risk and his frustration with “poor management”. The images show filthy work spaces, mouldy cheese, as well as pale-coloured prawns and a mop left in dirty water. In a statement a spokesperson for the company said, “we have since been busy auditing, cleaning and training all team members in relation to food safety standards.” “There is absolutely no excuses when it comes to anything other than the highest of standards when it comes to food safety and store cleanliness.”

Two children have escaped uninjured, after a dramatic police pursuit in the state’s north in which a Ford Ranger rammed multiple police cars. Officers attempted to stop a vehicle on River Street at Ballina just before 11 o’clock last night, but the car accelerated away. It’s alleged the 25-year-old driver, who was wanted for serious offences in Queensland, called Triple 000 during the pursuit to make threats towards police. The pursuit was called off due to safety concerns before the car was spotted further south at Lismore. A second began on the Summerland Way just after 1am, with the Ford Ranger reversing into a highway patrol vehicle before ramming a second police car. One of the vehicle’s narrowly missed an officer who was attempting to lay road spikes. The 25-year-old man was arrested after a short struggle and two children, …