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Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.

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More hands up for the seat of Ballina in 2027

More candidates are putting up their hands to run for the seat of Ballina at next year’s state election.

Prayers For Peace at Durrumbul Hall, 21 June

A Winter Solstice concert will be held Sunday 21 June, from 6.30pm at Durrumbul Hall, Main Arm.

Damning police culture review puts pressure on NSW govt for reform

An independent review into NSW Police Force culture has found systemic sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination against female officers, prompting calls for the Minns Labor government to immediately expand the powers of the state's police watchdog.

Flood-free land and houses hit the market for Lismore buyback residents

In what the government has described as a step forward for the region’s housing recovery, flood-affected homeowners will get the first opportunity to buy into Goonellabah’s Mount Pleasant estate.

Israel’s assault on Global Sumud Flotilla – a first-hand account

It hit me like a lightning strike. It was the latex gloves that did it. Those pale blue five fingered clinical sheaths made me want to vomit. Last Tuesday, having just been repatriated from my time on the Global Sumud Flotilla, I was at Tweed Valley Hospital getting a forensic medical examination for my sexual assault at the hands of the Israeli occupation forces.

Festival and event grants on offer

Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.

Zeta Zahra enjoys the last few days of her long locks, admired by mum Lee, before they go on the block for the World’s Greatest Shave on Saturday at James Hardware Mitre 10. Photo Jeff 'Gone Tomorrow' Dawson
Zeta Zahra enjoys the last few days of her long locks, admired by mum Lee, before they go on the block for the World’s Greatest Shave on Saturday at James Hardware Mitre 10. Photo Jeff ‘Gone Tomorrow’ Dawson

Zeta Zahra is enjoying the last few days of her long locks before they go on the block for the World’s Greatest Shave at midday on Saturday at James Hardware Mitre 10, Mullumbimby.

The event is being held to raise funds for the Leukeamia Foundation.

A raffle will be drawn at 12.30pm with James Hardware donating a major prize of a 400-litre Aerobin composting system valued at $319.

The raffle will be drawn in store at 12.30pm on Sturday.



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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 

Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.

Festival and event grants on offer

Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.

Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.