Search operation under way for missing bushwalker – Nimbin
March 23, 2011
A search operation is under way in northern New South Wales for a hiker missing in dense bushland near Nimbin.
The 62-year-old German woman and her brother were walking along the Mount Matheson loop track in the Night Cap National Park, 10km north-east of Nimbin, about 3pm yesterday (Tuesday 22 March), when they became separated.
The woman’s brother searched unsuccessfully for her until about 7.30pm before returning to the Mount Nardi car park and raising the alarm.
Police from Richmond Local Area Command and the Rescue Unit determined it was unsafe to conduct a ground and air search overnight due to the difficult terrain and fog in the area.
Four-year-old girl bitten by dog – Nimbin
January 4, 2011
A young child is in a serious condition in hospital after she was bitten by a dog in Nimbin last night.
About 7.15pm (Monday 3 January) the four-year-old girl was playing with the family Labrador while it was eating its dinner at their Martin Road home.
Police said that the dog appears to have turned on the child, biting her face and removing a large piece of the girl’s cheek.
She was taken to Lismore Base Hospital before being transferred to Royal Brisbane Hospital for surgery.
The fate of the dog is yet to be determined.
Police issue warning over child approach – Nimbin
December 21, 2010
Police from the Richmond Local Area Command have issued a warning to the community following an incident involving an 8-year-old girl in Nimbin yesterday.
About 7.45pm a young girl was outside a premise in Thorburn Street when a man in a white van stopped and asked her to get in.
The man allegedly offered the girl a lollipop in an attempt to coax her into the vehicle.
The girl declined and walked home where she reported the matter to her mother. In turn, the girl’s mother reported the matter to police and an investigation commenced.
Police raid property, seize large amount of cannabis plants – Nimbin
November 19, 2010
A man and woman have been charged after police raided a property in Nimbin allegedly discovering a large hydroponic cannabis cultivation.
About 10:50am, Thursday, 18 November, police conducted a search warrant at a property on Stoney Chute Road and allegedly found 97 cannabis plants being grown in a commercial greenhouse.
It will also be alleged 128 cannabis plants were found being grown hydroponically in a rear shed on the property, while a further 17 cannabis plants were found growing outside.
A total of 242 cannabis plants and 5.7 kilograms of dried cannabis was seized during the raid.
FNC Neighbourhood Centres plan for Social Inclusion Week
August 18, 2010
Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens, and Federal Member for Page, Janelle Saffin, today met with Neighbourhood Centres across the Far North Coast region to discuss this year’s Social Inclusion Week
Neighbourhood Centre leaders from Lismore, South Grafton, Casino, Nimbin, Mullumbimby and Pottsville gathered with Senator Stephens and Ms Saffin to discuss their plans for celebrating Social Inclusion Week 2010.
The first Social Inclusion Week was held last year and was the brainchild of Jonathan Welch, best known for establishing the Choir of Hope and Inspiration (formerly the Choir of Hard Knocks).
The Australian Government and the Brotherhood of St Laurence were major sponsors of the inaugural Social Inclusion Week.
Teenage girl struck by car – Nimbin
August 15, 2010
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was struck by a 4WD in Nimbin overnight.
About 11.55pm yesterday (Saturday 14 August 2010) police and emergency services were called to Nimbin Road, Nimbin, near the intersection of Stoney Chute Road after reports of a pedestrian hit by a car.
Inquiries are continuing, however, it appears that a 16-year-old Lismore girl was in one of the lanes of Nimbin Road when she was struck by a Toyota Four-Runner travelling north.
Paramedics treated the girl at the scene before taking her to Lismore Base Hospital where she was treated for serious leg and hand injuries, and grazing to her face. She currently remains in a stable condition.
Man killed in Nimbin road crash
July 9, 2010
Police are preparing a report for the information of the Coroner after a man died in a crash at Nimbin yesterday.
The crash happened when a north-bound Subaru and a Nissan Patrol 4WD, travelling in the opposite direction, collided on the Nimbin Road at Coffee Camp about 11am.
The driver of the Subaru, believed to be a 33-year-old man, suffered multiple injuries and died at the scene.
The driver of the Nissan, a 25-year-old man from Goonengerry, escaped injury. He was taken to Lismore Base Hospital for mandatory blood and urine tests.
Nimbin Road was closed for five hours while the scene was examined and the wreckage cleared.
The deceased driver is expected to be formally identified today.
Injured man rescued from creek bed by police – Nimbin
May 2, 2010
A man has been rescued by police after falling into a flowing creek and suffering serious injuries including a broken leg.
About 10:30pm yesterday two senior police officers were conducting patrols at the Nimbin MardiGrass festival when they were approached by witnesses and told about the incident.
It is believed a 29-year-old man from Queensland was running along Sibley Street, Nimbin, when he failed to see the overgrown creek and fell six metres.
Local police officer, Sergeant Dave Longfield, entered the flowing creek and found the injured man lying face down.
Man dies after motorcycle crash – North Tumbulgum
April 21, 2010
A Nimbin man has died after a motorcycle collided with two other vehicles on the Far North Coast earlier this week.
About 1.30pm on Monday (19 April), a motorcycle was travelling north along Terranora Road, North Tumbulgum, when it lost control and collided with two vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
As a result the motorcycle rider, a 51-year-old Nimbin man, sustained serious head and internal injuries.
He was taken by ambulance to Tweed Heads Hospital, where he died about 6.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 20 April).
Nobody else was injuries in the crash.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Memories sought for oral history of Northern Rivers
January 28, 2010
A Southern Cross University researcher is searching for older people living from Tweed Heads to Kyogle who can share their memories of the region’s early history.
Theresa Mason has embarked on her PhD research project – an oral history of the Northern Rivers – and already has many a fascinating tale to tell, thanks to locals sharing their stories for her earlier Honours project.
Her interest in the region’s history began when she was editing and writing for The Village Journal, a local newspaper based in Rosebank, serving the rural areas between Dunoon, Federal and Bexhill.
“I came across all of these older people who had fascinating stories to tell,” she said. “Many of the stories around people’s experiences during the Great Depression and in times of war were particularly interesting.
