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April 26, 2024

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Housing not industrial precinct say Lismore locals

Locals from Goonellabah and Lindendale have called out the proposed Goonellabah industrial precinct at 1055A Bruxner Hwy and 245 Oliver Ave as being the wrong use of the site. 

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‘No-one ever came back but all reports indicate it’s lovely,’ and so begins this wickedly funny play about death and motherhood. Directed by the Drill’s accomplished artistic director, Liz Chance, Ghosting the Party tells the story of three generations of women who face questions of mortality and life with rigour, honesty and humour.

eSafety commissioner granted legal injunction as X refuses to hide violent content

Australia’s Federal Court has granted the eSafety commissioner a two-day legal injunction to compel X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, to hide posts showing graphic content of the Wakeley church stabbing in Sydney.

Driver charged following Coffs Harbour fatal crash

A driver has been charged following a fatal crash in the Coffs Harbour area yesterday.

New data reveals NSW social housing waitlist blowout

A fresh analysis by Homelessness NSW reveals where people are waiting the longest for social housing, sparking calls to double the supply of social homes and boost services funding.

Getting ready for the 24/25 bush fire season

This year’s official NSW Bush Fire Danger Period closed on March 21. Essential Energy says its thoughts are now turned toward to the 2024-25 season, and it has begun surveying its powerlines in and around the North Coast region.

Infrastructure for east end of Mullum

Mullumbimby was founded 135 years ago. In the 1960s sewerage was introduced, as was I suppose drainage infrastructure. Are...

The recent boiled water alerts for Uki and South Murwillumbah have been lifted by the Health Department yesterday.

This morning (Tuesday April 4), Tweed Shire Council received clearance from its water laboratory that all drinking water supplies are healthy.

Council had samples from all treatment plants and its pipe network sampling sites tested by its laboratory. It will continue to test water samples regularly throughout the flood recovery.

Residents on the reticulated water supply returning to their flooded homes for the first time are advised to run all internal taps until the water clears before consuming. If your water doesn’t clear or remains dirty, please contact the council on 6670 2400.

All sewer supplies are operational except for about half Tumbulgum village.

Contractors and council staff are working to access the Wastewater Treatment Plant today and restore services as soon as possible.


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A fond farewell to Mungo’s crosswords

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Driver charged following Coffs Harbour fatal crash

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