On Sunday Bulla Burton won the District Singles at Condong Bowling Club to become the 2018 Tweed Byron District Bowling Association Champion. Bulla beat Troy Makin (Ocean Shores) 31–8 in the morning, then backed up to win the final defeating Jimmy Knight (Condong) 31–21. Congratulations, Bulla!
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Government modelling fails to reflect women’s interrupted careers
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Lismore future councillor information sessions
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