Saturday, March 30, 2024

Susanna Freymark, Richmond River Independent

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Govt in a big rush to demolish timber bridge locals want to keep

The 1899 timber bridge at Tabulam is doomed to be demolished tomorrow unless a court delays or stops it. Security guards have been spotted at the bridge since the weekend.

Museum connects people with the past

History has a new home 40m from the Evans River. The Evans Head Living Museum has been chronicling the marine, military, fishing, agricultural, natural and social history for 18 years.

Sham opening of bridge ignored the community

"People who want to save the bridge say 'It's not over until it's over'." State MP Janelle Saffin was quoting Tabulam cattle farmer John Cousins at the official opening of the $48 million two-lane bridge at Tabulam on Sunday.

Numbers lift in mixed quality at exchange

Agents had an increased yarding of 1022 head at Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange on Wednesday, September 2.