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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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Sustainable power from carbon dioxide?

University of Queensland researchers have built an experimental generator which they claim absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) to make electricity.

Byron Bay takes second at NSW grade three regional bowls championships

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Waterlily Park weed control underway 

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Heart and Song Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra with soprano, Gaynor Morgan

Join us for an enchanting afternoon as Byron Music Society proudly presents ‘Heart and Song.’ Prepare to be immersed in a program meticulously crafted by the Gold Coast Chamber Orchestra, showcasing a world premiere composition. Well-known soprano, Gaynor Morgan, will be premiering a setting of poems by Seamus Heaney and Robert Graves, skilfully arranged for soprano, harp, cello and string orchestra by prominent Northern Rivers musician Nicholas Routley.

New insights into great white shark behaviour off California coast

Marine scientists using tracking devices have been able to shine a spotlight on the behaviour of great white sharks...

Connecting people, rivers, and the night sky in Kyogle

The youth of Kyogle were asked what their number one priority was and they said it was ‘is looking after the health of the river and they want to be involved in healing it’.

woodchop1401150153-thumbHe’s not exactly built like a tank, but champion woodchopper Josh Adamson has his swing down to a tee. And that’s because Adamson is a professional golfer from the Qld folk-town of Woodford.

On Saturday, at the annual Brunswick Heads Woodchop Carnival, he took out the 325mm standing block final, came second in the 325mm underhand Australian Championship and second in the 300mm Tree championship.

Photos Jeff Dawson


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