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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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Community grants on offer
Ingrained Foundation is running its fifth annual grants program, with a funding pool of $150,000.
Premier yet to respond to Albo’s offer of disaster recovery funds
Northern Rivers community groups are renewing calls for the NSW premier to formally ask the Commonwealth to fully fund the region's 2022 disaster recovery.
New report highlights gaps in rural and remote health
The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report has just been released. Presenting the latest data on the health of rural and remote Australians and evidence on service gaps, it identifies issues in urgent need of attention from service providers, funders, partners and policy makers.
Bay FM community radio celebrates digital upgrade
Volunteers from Byron and across the Northern Rivers celebrated nearly $100,000 worth of new studio equipment at Bay FM Community Radio station on the weekend.
Workshop in Creative Writing For Beginners
Have you always felt like you have a novel in you, but don’t know where to start? Or have...
A seasoned bard
Guy Kachel had an idyllic entry to the world of music. Born in Tamworth, he was raised on the banks of the Peel River. The landscape was a fertile ground for his imagination. Seeing this rustic world change, as Tamworth developed into an inland city and friends grew to sometimes troubled adulthoods, provided insights for the artistry that later powered his career as a performer.
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US involvement in ISIS funding
Dudley Leggett, Suffolk Park. How did we end up with ISIS as our latest reason to have our defence forces fighting alongside the US in the Middle East? The Obama administration made a ‘wilful decision’ to arm and support known terrorist groups in Syria.
Egypt to feel pressure of Greste verdict
The Australian government and family of jailed journalist Peter Greste are part of mounting international pressure on the Egyptian government.
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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.