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June 7, 2023

Thus spake Mungo #56

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The secret nature of the Iron Gates case

Despite a comprehensive refusal of the development application for residential development at the Iron Gates at Evans Head last year the DA is still ‘live’ in the NSW Land & Environment Court as the developer pushes back.

Other News

Will NSW Labor pay on-call emergency service volunteers?

The newly elected NSW Labor government have stopped short of committing to paying volunteers who attend emergencies such as fires and floods, but say there is investment and initiatives underway to support those who volunteer as emergency service members.

Global Village and Little Splendour

With the countdown to Splendour in the Grass well and truly on, the festival is thrilled to reveal the...

Wollongbar Alstonville take win in reduced round

COVID-19 and a mounting injury toll truncated the senior rounds of Far North Coast Rugby Union with just four...

Flood trauma? Free women’s mindful healing workshops available

It has been a tough run in the Northern Rivers from drought to fire to pandemic to flood – so there is quite a bit to deal with for many of us. 

Sustainable fashion course in Byron this season

Born in Byron, bred in a sweatshop, made from earth-destroying parts and brought back to you with copious carbon miles… it’s fast fashion, but it’s not a good look.

Busking For Change in the Northern Rivers

If there is one thing that Northern Rivers communities loves, it's a good busker and after a successful pilot program in 2022, Busking For Change is launching nationally – we're in!

Truck-driver Tony

‘The opposition leader has decided that the way to raise his abysmal popularity rating slightly above that of genital herpes is to drive an empty truck up and down the Pacific Highway.’


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Vaping and young people – what can be done to reduce the impact?

Two community forums are being held to look at the issue of youth vaping. The first is taking place today in Coffs Harbour and a second forum will be held in Ballina on 20 June.

Man charged following shooting in Ballina 

A man has been charged following a public place shooting in Ballina.

Army depot construction starts in Chinderah 

Federal Labor have announced local Indigenous companies in Tweed Heads are starting construction of new facilities, which will benefit the Australian Army’s A Company, 41st Battalion, Royal NSW Regiment and 225 Army Cadet Unit.

Developer quietly revises large Suffolk DA

The company behind a controversial mixed-use development in the heart of Suffolk Park has quietly submitted revised plans for the proposal as part of the ongoing court battle over the matter.