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Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads
A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.
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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Why Being Seen is Beautiful
There is something profound about being seen. Being accepted and loved for exactly who you are. It’s life changing. It’s simple. It’s transformative. But some people don’t get to experience this. Nearly half of transgender Australians have attempted suicide.That data tells the very real impact of discrimination, stigma and lack of access to gender-affirming surgery. I write this as a woman who was born a woman, who identifies as a woman. I’ll admit, that even in that gender role, that fits within the societal binary, I’ve had my own challenges.
Bruns-Billinudgel RSL marches on
Though recently the membership of the Brunswick Heads–Billinudgel RSL sub-Branch has grown, the numbers are still very low and if there is not a continual increase, this chapter faces closing.
Heavy traffic on M1 predicted over Easter long weekend
Bottlenecks in Northern NSW are predicted to occur at Coffs Harbour and Tugun over the Easter long weekend. This is expected to be further impacted by work on the Pacific Highway just north of the Queensland border.
Laid-back but lively
Ooz is an acoustic roots reggae artist with a large, eclectic repertoire of crowd favourites. His unique, laid-back but lively style creates a relaxed atmosphere and his song choices have you remembering many of those forgotten classics.
‘Smooth stroking’ Rainbow Dragons earn trophies
Rainbow Dragons (Lennox Head Ballina) won three trophies and had a fantastic weekend of fun, fitness and friendship at Grafton Dragon Boat Club’s regatta earlier in March.
Saddle Road group home DA decision this week
Plans to build Byron Shire’s first permanent group home for women and children in housing stress are moving ahead, with the development application for the project coming before Council this week.
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Where should affordable housing go in Tweed Shire?
Should affordable and social housing in the Tweed Shire be tucked away in a few discreet corners? Perhaps it should be on the block next to where you live?
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Making Lismore Showground accessible to everyone
The Lismore Showground isn’t just a critical local community asset that plays host to a number of major events each year, but has also been used as an evacuation centre during past natural disasters in the region.
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Iconic Lennox beach shed upgraded – not demolished
Lennox Park and the shelter shed has now been upgraded and reopened.
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Govt cost-shifting ‘erodes financially sustainable local government’
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Byron Shire Council looks set to add its voice to the growing chorus calling on the state government to stop shifting responsibilities and costs onto local government.
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Street eat congrats
Malcolm Price, Main Arm. A funny thing happened as I ventured downtown in Mullumbimby on Saturday night, the main street was closed for a community medieval banquet.
Biggest Little Banquet thanks
Obi McDonald-Saint, secretary, Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce. I wish to thank the Mullumbimby community for making the Biggest Little Banquet a wonderful success. We blocked off the main street and fed 180 people a three-course meal at one long table.
Table service, Mullum style
Get ready for the biggest little banquet, to be held on Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby, on August 29 from 7pm.
Plonk that long table down in the main street.
Get off your bronc, grab a chair and have a seat
This here sitting is going to be a lonnggggg time
settling on the stomach as it goes down real neat
Sip and then swallow, as BBQ bird goes down like wine.
No traffic here and if there is just tell them to go round.
There are bickies, bottles and trifles and cheese
If you want some of that tart up the end yell out, say “please”.