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Storm brings little damage to north coast
Despite last night's thunder and lightning, the northern New South Wales region's emergency services says there is little to report.[MORE]
Strong storms damage Woodburn bus depot
The State Emergency Service says strong winds and thunderstorms in Woodburn in northern New South Wales have ripped the roof off the local bus depot and one home.[MORE]
SES called back as storms hit nth coast
New South Wales emergency crews assisting with rescue work in the wake of Queensland's storms were called back last night to attend fierce storms lashing the north coast. [MORE]
Qld man killed in Pacific Highway collision
Police say a 46-year-old Queensland man has been killed in a collision between a truck and a car on the Pacific Highway at Woodburn on the New South Wales north coast.[MORE]
Insulator woes blamed for north coast blackout
Residents in the Evans Head, Coraki and Woodburn areas have been without power for a few hours early this morning due to a breakdown in a Country Energy system.[MORE]
One of four drug accused gets bail
Three of the four people charged over a weekend drug bust on the New South Wales north coast have been refused bail in court.[MORE]
Pacific Hwy closures for Anzac ceremony
The Pacific Highway will be closed at Woodburn for two 10 minute periods between 10:00am AEST and 11:00am on Anzac Day.[MORE]
Drunk motorcyclist caught riding wrong way: police
Police on the New South Wales north coast have charged a man with high-range drink-driving after he allegedly returned a blood-alcohol reading more than six times the legal limit.[MORE]
Council rate structure meetings cause confusion
The Mayor of Richmond Valley, Charlie Cox, says community meetings on rate structuring have been hampered by a lack of understanding of the issues involved.[MORE]
Flooding eases on NSW north coast
Flooding on the New South Wales north coast has eased dramatically.[MORE]
Iemma extends flood disaster zone
New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma says the State Government is extending its natural disaster declaration to cover more flood-hit regions on the state's north coast. [MORE]
Thousands isolated after NSW flooding
The New South Wales State Emergency Service (SES) expects residents in Coraki in the state's far north and further downstream along the Richmond River to be isolated for up to three days.[MORE]
NSW towns hit by floodwaters
Floodwaters in northern New South Wales have peaked, with moderate flooding in and around Lismore and Casino.[MORE]
Family rescued from stranding ordeal
Police and emergency service crews have come to the aid of a family of five who became stranded overnight near the Black Rock camping area, 20 kilometres south of Woodburn in northern New South Wales.[MORE]
Inquiry to hear Pacific Hwy upgrade concerns
The impact of the proposed upgrade of the Pacific Highway in northern New South Wales is now the subject of a parliamentary inquiry.[MORE]
One dead in highway trucks crash
One person has died in an accident involving two semi-trailers on the Pacific Highway near Woodburn in northern New South Wales.[MORE]
