Spring wild dog control program to start
September 1, 2010
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is commencing its spring wild dog monitoring and control program across the Northern Rivers Region, conducted in conjunction with the local Livestock Health and Pest Authority (LHPA), NSW Forests and interested private landholders.
NPWS Pest Management Officer Lisa Wellman said that prior to the start of each program, which began in 2006, advertisements are placed in local newspapers to advise people that the baiting is commencing.
“The program is undertaken twice a year in spring and autumn and looks for evidence of wild dogs which can then be controlled,” Ms Wellman said.
“Control programs are based around baiting programs, and monitoring is also undertaken to determine how successful the program has been.
Far North Coast centres included in NBN roll-out
July 30, 2010
Page MP Janelle Saffin today said local towns and cities in Page were set to join the digital revolution, with internet speeds up to 100 times faster than they are now.
The Gillard Labor Government today released for the first time maps outlining the path for the new network to stretch across Australia under the National Broadband Network (NBN).
The maps:
- Show that every house, school and business in Australia will have access to high-speed broadband under the NBN
- Confirm optical fibre will be extended to 93 per cent of homes and businesses in more than 1000 cities and towns by the end of the roll-out
- Show how communities will be served by next generation wireless and satellite technologies under the NBN.
Ms Saffin said local cities and towns set to be connected to the optical fibre network include Alstonville, Ballina, Casino, Evans Head, Grafton, Iluka, Kyogle, Lismore, Woodburn, Wooloweyah, Woombah and Yamba.
Glenn McGrath to visit Casino and Kyogle
June 16, 2010
The Primex Field Day at Casino will have a special guest - former Test cricket great, Elders Ambassador Glenn McGrath – on Thursday, 17 June.
As a major exhibitor and long-time supporter of the event the local Elders team are pleased to be joining with the local farming community at the field day.
Saffin welcomes funding to revitalise Kyogle
May 19, 2010
Page MP Janelle Saffin says yesterday’s announcement of infrastructure funding for Kyogle Council means the beautification of the town can be completed.
The Rudd Labor Government will provide $1.2 million towards the redevelopment of Kyogle’s town centre.
“The main street upgrade will bring the town centre to life and be a great boost for Kyogle,” Ms Saffin said.
“I was happy to support the Council in their submission for funding because this was a project that would clearly benefit the whole community.
“I congratulate Mayor Ross Brown, Council General Manager Arthur Piggott and the staff involved in putting together this successful submission, which had to compete against bids from other councils around Australia.”
RTA carries out work on Summerland Way
May 3, 2010
Essential maintenance work started today on the Summerland Way, 51km north of Kyogle.
The work involves widening the existing lanes and providing sealed shoulders to improve the road surface and boost road safety.
Some minor traffic delays may be experienced. Work hours are between 7am to 5pm on weekdays and 7am to 12.30pm on Saturdays. Work is expected to be completed in June, weather permitting.
Traffic will be controlled by portable traffic lights outside work hours, with a 40km/h reduced speed limit in place until the repair work is completed.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car – Wadeville
May 2, 2010
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car at Wadeville north of Kyogle this morning.
About 1:30am, police and emergency services were called to Kyogle Road, north of Birril Creek and Palmers Road at Wadeville following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car.
Police and NSW Ambulance Paramedics attended the scene and found a man aged in his mid forties deceased after being hit by a blue Hyundai.
The male driver of the car was taken to Lismore Base Hospital where he will undergo mandatory blood and urine tests.
Three charged with attempted murder
April 11, 2010
Three people will face court today charged with the attempted murder of a man at Cougal, on the New South Wales/Queensland border.
A 21-year-old man was stabbed and kicked in an attack at a lookout on Lions Road, Cougal, on Friday afternoon (9 April). His attackers then dragged him several metres and rolled him over an embankment before leaving the scene in his car.
The victim managed to stagger to a farmhouse some three kilometres away to raise the alarm.
Cohen pushes Minister to ensure ‘proper’ Repco Rally review
February 25, 2010
Minister for State Development, Ian Macdonald, today conceded to pressure from the Greens’ Ian Cohen and committed in the House to a ‘proper economic review’ of the Repco Rally – in compliance with the Motor Sports (World Rally Championship) Act – with a statement in the Parliament today.
“My office was alarmed to hear that Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), the company contracted to review the Repco Rally, was not going to be undertaking an economic cost benefit analysis. Mike Cahill, the managing director of IMC, confirmed this in correspondence with a resident in the Rally area,” says Ian Cohen.
“I asked the Minister in Question Time today why IMC was not doing an economic analysis and how IMC could possibly recommend the continuation of the Rally to the Minister if such an analysis has not been done.
“The Minister’s initial response was his usual bluster about what a great event it was and how local businesses did such good trade over that weekend.
Wild dog control program to begin
February 24, 2010
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is commencing its annual autumn wild dog monitoring and control program across the Northern Rivers Region conducted in conjunction with the local Livestock Health and Pest Authority (LHPA) and NSW Forests and interested private landholders.
NPWS Pest Management Officer, Lisa Wellman, said prior to the start of each program, which began in 2006, advertisements are placed in local newspapers advising people.
“The program is undertaken twice a year in autumn and spring and looks for evidence of wild dogs, which can then be controlled,” Ms Wellman said.
“Control programs are based around baiting programs, and monitoring is also undertaken after control to determine how successful the program has been.
New website lists road closure information
February 24, 2010
Motorists travelling in the Northern Rivers area now have ready, reliable access to roads information with the launch of a new website called RoadInfo www.myroadinfo.com.au
“This is especially important in times of emergency,” said Cr Jenny Dowell, president of the Northern Rivers Regional Organisation of Councils (NOROC).
“Although the new system will show roadworks and scheduled road closures on an everyday basis, it will come into its own during a flood or in other emergency event.
“It is the experience of most councils that the information people request most is ‘what roads are closed?’ and ‘how can I travel from A to B?’
