The plight of a Mullum resident has touched the hearts and injustice buttons of people far and wide who feel that a requirement that she repaint her house a heritage colour and possibly pay a fine, not only ridiculous but also petty.
The SES is warning that more storms and heavy rain are forecast for the Northern Rivers today.
Over the last 24 hours, the region received widespread heavy rainfall, with some areas in the Tweed Shire receiving over 90mm of rain in a few hours.
NSW SES received 8 calls for assistance with leaky roofs and requests for sandbags.
Heavy localised falls delivered rain in the following areas: Brays Creek – 97mm, Cudgera Creek – 90mm, Tyalgum – 87mm, Green Pigeon 60mm, Uki 64 mm, Casino – 57mm and Eden Creek at Doubtful – 62mm.