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Appeal to locate missing man – Tweed Heads

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Tweed Heads West.

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Big names at local chess tournament

A major Northern Rivers chess tournament was held at the Byron Bay Services Club in late April. ‘It was well-attended,...

Cr McCarthy versus the macaranga

This morning Ballina Shire Council will hear a motion from Cr Steve McCarthy to remove the native macaranga tree from the list of approved species for planting by Ballina Council and local community groups.

Heavy music with a bang!

Heavy music is back at The Northern this week, with a bang! Regular Backroom legends Dead Crow and Mudwagon are joined by Dipodium and Northern Rivers locals Liminal and Puff – the plan is to raise the roof on Thursday at The Northern. This is definitely a night, and a mosh, not to miss. Entry is free!

Keeping watch on Tyalgum Road

Residents keen to stay up to date on the status of the temporary track at Tyalgum Road – particularly during significant rain events – are urged to sign up to a new SMS alert system launched by Tweed Shire Council.

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.

Man dies in hospital following an E-bike crash – Byron Bay

A man has died in hospital following an E bike crash in Byron Bay earlier this month.

Society works, so get on board. Stop the bullshit, here are the real facts.

Society works – there are only two police on duty in Mullum, Bruns and Ocean Shores at any one time. We don’t need the police on every corner to stop all the bad guys doing bad stuff in our community or in Australia, America, UK, Bali, or Afghanistan.

Society works – people are living 20 years longer than 25 years ago, with a good quality old age and lifestyle.

Society works – our children are safe to roam and enjoy freedom if their parents would let them. There is not daily kidnapping of children, or any real danger to them in our community or the world over.

Society works – we have an epidemic and we all do the right thing, the government looks after everyone with money and concern for our health and wellbeing.

Yes, there are still needs and things to do in our community and the world. However, the whole world is doing better than it was 20 years ago. Most humans are good and want to help, and that is what is happening worldwide. We are so bloody lucky; I hope you can feel lucky after reading my thoughts.

Darren Gray, Ocean Shores

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Police out in force over the ANZAC Day weekend with double demerit points

Anzac Day memorials and events are being held around the country and many people have decided to couple this with a long weekend. 

Child protection workers walk off the job in Lismore

Lismore and Ballina child protection caseworkers stopped work to protest outside the defunct Community Services Centre in Lismore yesterday after two years of working without an office. They have been joined by Ballina child protection caseworkers who had their office shut in January.

Youth crime is increasing – what to do?

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Coffs Harbour man charged for alleged online grooming of young girl

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