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Carrying and passing the torch

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. 

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Big week in Byron Bay for adaptive surfers

Australia’s first-ever international adaptive surfing contest held in Byron Bay last week was an overwhelming success according to organiser Mark ‘mono’ Stewart.

Adaptive Surf Pro winds up in Byron

A week of mixed weather had seen almost 100 adaptive surfers take on the beaches of Byron Bay in the Byron first international adaptive surfing event to be held in Australia – the 2024 Australian Pro.

Biz confidence up, says Business NSW

The state's peak body for business says confidence in the sector has increased but cost of living pressures continue to impact customer spending.

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.

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.

Roller derby rocks the Cavanbah Centre

The Red Kennedys have once again dominated the Northern Rivers Revolt Roller Derby Tournament held at the Cavanbah Centre over the weekend of March 16-17.

As a regular visitor to the Macadamia Castle I have been horrified to see a petition stating that the RMS (RTA) is not planning to have an exit off the new Pacific Hwy that would make this business accessible to the travelling public. Now I see that the situation is even worse than before. What is the RMS thinking?

This is a highly successful business that provides a unique rest stop for people travelling the Pacific Highway. The RMS is continually promoting ‘Stop, Revive, Survive’ and in this case they are intentionally restricting access to this wonderful local business. I do not believe in giving any business preferential treatment but I wonder what would happen if it were a McDonald’s in the same location.

This business provides a wonderful service to the travelling public. We stop there on every opportunity when travelling north. It is a unique location, as it provides a special environment for children as well as the supply of local handicrafts and food products. It is a pleasure to stop there and it has a much more pleasant atmosphere than the usual sterile commercial environment of the fast food outlets. Plus they make the best pancakes in Australia. It obviously relies heavily on the travelling public to exist and without an access its future is questionable. Come on everyone, get behind this local business and try to influence the RMS to put a proper interchange at Ivy Lane to allow access in all directions.

Bob Little, Maclean


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Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod

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. 

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