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Appeal to locate missing man – Tweed Heads

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Tweed Heads West.

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Having fun in the Playground

Playground is a well-established event that will go off at Coorabell Hall on Saturday. For over two years, three long-term local DJ’s – Pob, Curly Si and Halo – have been curating this rhythmic happening. Their pedigree is assured and they guarantee the best underground electronic music and a loyal crew that bring a big-hearted vibe. On Saturday they’ll be bringing the dance to the hills.

Tweed Shire asking for input on sporting needs

Tweed Shire Council’s (TSC) draft Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2023-2033 is open for public comment. The strategy will provide...

2022 flood data quietly made public  

The long-awaited state government analysis of the 2022 flood in the shire’s north is now available on the SES website.

Tweed Council wants your ideas on future sports facilities

Tweed Council is looking for feedback from residents about future plans for sport and recreation in the area.

Waterlily Park weed control underway 

The reintroduction of weevils that have previously kept weeds at bay at Waterlily Park in Ocean Shores is now underway while the weather is favourable, say Council staff.

New Brighton parking

To quote a Joni Mitchell song, ‘They paved paradise and put in a parking lot’ – this adequately describes...

Hi! These days everyone is talking about ‘connection’, but very often is seems more like a slogan than an actual end goal.

So what does ‘Connection’ really mean, and what does it look like in your own life? Or in your community? Or in the world at large?

In a world saturated with information, how do we find meaning that is relevant to us and make sense of  it all?

Are we small humans actually able to make a difference to the big picture? What are the major blockers to social change? And how difficult is it for comfortable people to affect change if that change makes them uncomfortable in the short term?

These are just some of the challenges facing ordinary humans on the brink of crisis.

While we struggle to negotiate change at a global level – how do we affect change locally?

Why is it that so many of us who would profess liberal humanitarian values would object if a homeless shelter was erected in our street?

While its all good to talk about change, what does it actually look like, and how do we make the jump across to new ways of thinking and of living?

Just what do the politics of social change actually look like – and does the revolution really happen from within?

Join me in conversation with three challenging and inspirational…and at times very Funny thinkers: Alan Clements, Helena Norberg Hodge and Mark Swivel.

Hope to see you there! [8pm, Saturday, 28 November, at Club Mullum, aka Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club), tix $10 at the door (opening at 7pm), with all funds raised going to the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre’s More than a Meal program]

Mandy Nolan


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Police out in force over the ANZAC Day weekend with double demerit points

Anzac Day memorials and events are being held around the country and many people have decided to couple this with a long weekend. 

Child protection workers walk off the job in Lismore

Lismore and Ballina child protection caseworkers stopped work to protest outside the defunct Community Services Centre in Lismore yesterday after two years of working without an office. They have been joined by Ballina child protection caseworkers who had their office shut in January.

Youth crime is increasing – what to do?

There is something strange going on with youth crime in rural and regional Australia. Normally, I treat hysterical rising delinquency claims with a pinch of salt – explicable by an increase in police numbers, or a headline-chasing tabloid, or a right-wing politician. 

Coffs Harbour man charged for alleged online grooming of young girl

Sex Crimes Squad detectives have charged a Coffs Harbour man for alleged online grooming offences under Strike Force Trawler.