Govt report names vulnerable communities at major risk of flooding
Some Northlanders felt the suggestion communities at risk needed to move was unnecessary.
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Emergency services free person trapped in digger
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Prepare for delays: Two road deaths prompt police warning for drivers
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Kevin Page: I am over Halloween trick-or-treaters
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Far North councillor-elect uses 'legally invalid' document for council swearing-in ceremony
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One arrested after firearms incident in Far North
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