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March 29, 2024

Asren is a ‘local boy’

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Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.

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Fresh air federal funds for Northern Rivers schools in need

Eighteen schools in the Northern Rivers division of Richmond have received $25,000 each as part of the federal government’s School Upgrade Fund, Labor Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said last week.

‘Smooth stroking’ Rainbow Dragons earn trophies

Rainbow Dragons (Lennox Head Ballina) won three trophies and had a fantastic weekend of fun, fitness and friendship at Grafton Dragon Boat Club’s regatta earlier in March.

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The Climate Council says many more Australian families can directly benefit from rooftop solar and batteries under a new plan that spells out how we can electrify the nation and cut climate pollution this decade.

Byron Council staff baulk at councillors’ promise of free parking for locals

Will Byron Council deliver on its pledge to make parking permits free for locals across the Shire when paid parking comes into force in Brunswick Heads?

Roller derby rocks the Cavanbah Centre

The Red Kennedys have once again dominated the Northern Rivers Revolt Roller Derby Tournament held at the Cavanbah Centre over the weekend of March 16-17.

Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.

Nev Kelly, Ballina

Oh what a pleasant surprise when opening my ‘mail box’ to find a excellent brochure from Asren Pugh, it is well worth the read.

Asren is a ‘local boy’ raised and educated in this very area that he is now endeavouring to represent.

His grandad is a renowned artist and winner of the ‘Archibald’ on three occasions – no mean feat!

His dad is a leading environmentalist and sorely needed in our electorate as the ‘White Shoe Brigade’ are always on the lookout to make a ‘fast dollar’ at our expense.

Asren is a keen environmentalist and is always on the lookout to protect our wonderful environment.

We have been promised, should he be elected, an ambulance station at Alstonville, an upgrade of the Ballina District Hospital and local schools as well and not spending two billion dollars on stadiums in Sydney.


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