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Premium Content Subscriber only It seems like its been raining forever, but the Bureau of Meteorology says sunshine is definitely on the way. Just not today. So dont put away your umbrella, but make sure youve got your sunblock and straw hat handy. BOM meteorologist Helen Reid said the rain had been "almost too much of a good thing". "We are looking at sunshine becoming more a feature for the Northern Rivers, perhaps not on Monday, but probably for Tuesday," she said. "There is the possib...

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Premium Content Subscriber only More rain and possible thunderstorms mean Northern Rivers residents and visitors should keep an eye on the weather and their umbrellas handy. Bureau of Meteorology Duty Meteorologist Helen Kirkup said people should stay alert as showers would become heavier as the day progresses. "The areas around Lismore have had over 50mm up to nearly 90mm," she said. "Our current floodwatch will be updated this morning and our hydrologists are looking at how this is likely...

Premium Content Subscriber only Weather stations in Green Pigeon (Kyogle Shire), Corndale (Lismore) and Nimbin recorded the highest amount of rainfall for the NSW Far North Coast in the last 24 hours up to 9am today. The Bureau of Meteorology published the information on its website earlier today. The Green Pigeon station recorded 90.2mm of rain, with Corndale registering 67mm and Nimbin at 65mm. The highest rainfall recorded in a coastal area was Boat Harbour (Tweed/Byron), with 35mm. A number...

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Premium Content Subscriber only Tempers have flared during a debate on social media over the use of jetskis in the Evans River. Late last month, Phill Mitchell posted on the Evans Head Notice Board: “Why are jet skis allowed to go hell for leather in the river? Where’s RMS’ duty of care? F**k off.” It sparked a heated argument between those who hated jetskis and others who were proud jetski owners. Bobby Blotzer took the bold step of calling for jetskis to be banned. “J...

Premium Content Subscriber only THERE’S an unusual plot of land only a few blocks from the beach at Evans Head for sale, but there’s a huge stumbling block for a potential new owners turning it into their own little slice of paradise. You see, the block of land at 41 Cypress Street, Evans Head contains a very large disused water reservoir. Although the land is zoned R1 General Residential, and measures 1543sqm, it contains the decommissioned water reservoir. While it might be good to water ...

A seven-year-old girl has been airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car at Evans Head.

  Surf life saver drones are proving their worth for shark safety with the "eyes in the sky" spotting a big school of sharks near swimmers and surfers off a popular NSW north coast beach. The large school of whaler sharks was spotted at Evans Head, causing the beach to be closed for most of the day. A Surf Life Saving UAV (Unmanned aerial vehicle) operator conducting aerial surveillance for the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) spotted the group of about 40 sharks just offshore at the...

IT was a case of no food delivered for McDonalds customers after a delivery car was stolen in the early hours of 2021.