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Man saved by Marine Rescue NSW after vessel capsized on Bruns Bar

A rapid response by Marine Rescue Brunswick volunteers has saved a man’s life after his 4.9 metre boat rolled on Brunswick Bar this morning.

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Byron swimmer airlifted to hospital

A man swimming in Byron Bay on the weekend was airlifted to the Gold Coast University Hospital, rescuers said. 

Express. Empower. Get loud! for Youth Week in Lismore

This year’s Youth Week is theme is Express. Empower. Get loud!

Speed limits

I’m surprised to see that when you drive from Bangalow to Lismore via Clunes and Bexhill the speed limit...

Man saved by Marine Rescue NSW after vessel capsized on Bruns Bar

A rapid response by Marine Rescue Brunswick volunteers has saved a man’s life after his 4.9 metre boat rolled on Brunswick Bar this morning.

Less parking more drainage say New Brighton residents

Bad weather on the weekend only served to highlight an ongoing drainage problem in New Brighton, with residents incredulous at Council’s plan to create dozens of new car parking spaces, yet they can’t, or won’t, fix the drainage problem.

Alternate facts?

According to David Shoebridge of the Greens in a recent sitting in the senate, the UN has named Australia...

Are you worried about the future? Do you care what happens to the world? If the answer is yes and you’re not registered to vote then today is your last chance to register before the federal election.

Surveys show that most Aussies rate the performance of politicians very poorly and some won’t vote,’ said Scott Sledge from Northern Rivers Guardians (NRG).

‘I believe this gives the bastards a free kick. We can only get better results if we vote. If you don’t like any of the candidates, mark the worst last on your ballot and work up to the least odious.

‘The chance to stop Adani’s hideous coal mine proposal needs us to vote the coalition last.’

If you aren’t registered go to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website and register online before the close of business today.

Postal vote

If you are unable to vote on voting day you can apply for a postal voting form at the AEC website. Applications for postal votes must be in by 6pm on May 15.


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  1. It’s time to engage with one of the finest democracies money can buy. Make sure your vote counts for the least worst but most persuasive unprincipled lying criminal standing for parliament. Since voting here is compulsory we will probably see the usual approximately 50/50 split. Unlike other democracies where voluntary voting will only see the usual approximately 50/50 split.

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