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We just love him!
If you’re over 50 you might not be a fan of Tom Jones, but you can bet your mum is. If you’re under 40 you might not even know who he is, but your grandmother probably wet her pants at the mere mention of his name.
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Coveted Wollumbin Art Award open for young and old
Are you an artist in the Northern Rivers? Now is the time to get your art ready and submitted to the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre’s coveted biennial Wollumbin Art Award.
Community grants on offer
Ingrained Foundation is running its fifth annual grants program, with a funding pool of $150,000.
What the duck!
Most days I ask myself ‘what the duck’ is happening here? How could Trump be president again if he...
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.
UK court seeks assurances from US over Julian Assange
The UK High Court of Justice has released a 66 page judgement seeking more information from the United States relating to Australian citizen Julian Assange, which it says it needs before deciding whether to grant the WikiLeaks founder leave to appeal his extradition.
Floodplains
We need a serious talk about development on floodplains with more creativity and sophistication. The recent discussion about development...
Stories about "Marine Rescue":
Marine rescue on Gold Coast
Gold Coast Water Police have released footage of a rescue undertaken on Christmas Night, December 25, as officers continue to respond to calls for assistance following severe storms earlier this week.
NSW boating season closes with record rescues
Marine Rescue NSW say that volunteers across the state from the Tweed to Eden and on the inland waterways of the Alpine Lakes and at Moama were involved in a record number of rescues during the the 2022/23 boating season.
A busy finish to boating season on ANZAC Day
This weekend is the last in the boating season and Marine Rescue volunteers across NSW are rescue ready ahead of ANZAC Day with the boating season wrapping up April 25.
Boaters beware: hazardous surf forecast
Marine Rescue NSW is advising boaters to take care with hazardous conditions expected until Saturday night.
Bruns rescue crew equipped with new Zodiac
Marine Rescue Brunswick has become the first service in NSW to receive a new type of inflatable boat designed to undertake flood rescues in difficult conditions.
Emergency Services Expo in Bruns on Sunday
An Emergency Services Expo will be held on Sunday in Brunswick Heads. The Expo is where the community can meet all their local First Responders in one place.
Yacht ran aground inside Ballina bar
On Saturday afternoon at around 2.15pm a yacht ran aground just inside the Ballina bar with three people on board.
Warning for boaters after 159 rescues over Easter
With one down and one to go, the two-in-a-row long weekends got off to a troubling start with Marine Rescue NSW volunteers conducting 159 rescues over the Easter long weekend.
Marine Rescue vollies prep for busy boating season
With the weather warming up and the boaties prepping their vessels, Marine Rescue NSW know that over the next few months they will be on high alert.
Boaters need to help themselves this summer
Marine Rescue Cape Byron and Marine Rescue Brunswick are urging boaters to put safety first by checking-in with their local units before heading out on the water.
Entertainment News
Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod
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If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit.
Local News
Save Wallum finalist in NSW 2024 environment awards
The Save Wallum campaign has been named as a finalist in the Nature Conservation Council of NSW Environment Awards 2024. The award ceremony will be held in Sydney tonight, and Save Wallum spokesperson and ecologist James Barrie will be attending with Tegan Kitt, another founding member of the group.
National News
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.
World News
UK court seeks assurances from US over Julian Assange
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The UK High Court of Justice has released a 66 page judgement seeking more information from the United States relating to Australian citizen Julian Assange, which it says it needs before deciding whether to grant the WikiLeaks founder leave to appeal his extradition.