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June 20, 2026

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The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.

Other News

Calls for micro-abattoirs to boost food security

Local farmers and food producers are calling on NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty and Minister for Small Business and the North Coast, Janelle Saffin, to work with farmers, industry and local communities to develop practical, evidence-based reforms that support a diverse, decentralised and resilient food production sector.

Will council support community participation in MHS development?

This Thursday (today), Byron Shire Council (BSC) will be discussing the establishment of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Byron Shire Council and Homes NSW (HNSW) as well as the potential for a Community Assessment Panel for the old Mullumbimby Hospital site.

A rainforest table

If you’ve driven the stretch out to Suffolk Park, you may have passed it without quite knowing it was...

Police chase stolen vehicle in Tweed, man charged

Police say a man will face court today charged after an alleged pursuit in a stolen vehicle at Tweed Heads yesterday morning.

Investigation launched into assaults, torture of flotilla humanitarians

The Australian Labor government has committed to undertaking an independent investigation into the assaults, sexual assaults and torture of humanitarians aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, according to a flotilla media spokesperson.

Tradie ladies graduate civil construction TAFE program

Twelve Northern Rivers residents are celebrating the completion of a groundbreaking program designed to build essential skills and unlock employment pathways for women in civil construction.

DJ Mark Dynamix

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink – the party with a conscience, is on this weekend at the Billi Pub. DJs will be playing treasured sounds for the community, from the team event awarded Community Event of the Year 2020.

Are you ready? World renowned DJ, Mark Dynamix, and locally-based DJ The Who’s Who are ready. They join fantastic Cunning Stunts resident DJs, Lord Sut and Dale Stephen, to lay down delicious soundtracks for your spring merriment.

DJ Mark Dynamix is a pioneer of more than thirty years’ experience in Australia’s dance music industry, selling more albums than any other Australian DJ to date. Since he was 14 he has hosted Electronique Radio for two decades, was resident DJ at Sydney’s legendary Sublime Club; has played music festivals such as Prodigy and Field Of Dreams; and regularly hosted Triple J’s ‘Mix Up’. Oh, and, he’s also played Fabric, and the End, the Love Parade, the Boiler Room, Mambo, and Café Del Mar, and regularly tours across North America, Japan, and Europe. 

Mark has earned local and international respect playing alongside icons such as Faithless, Boy George, Joey Negro, Chicane, Paul Oakenfold, and Miguel Migs – all within the last few years. To be really honest, the list of his achievements just goes on and on and on… so, to put it simply – you don’t want to miss this show.

Also, making his Nudge Nudge Wink Wink debut this October is locally-based DJ, The Who’s Who. A somewhat mystical character who has spent many a night and day behind the decks – Is he an enigma or reality? 

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink is a FUNdraiser providing essential connection, charitable support and warming of spirit for all who attend.

This Saturday at the Billinudgel Hotel from 4pm.

Final event tickets are available now from https://bit.ly/Nudge-Tickets.



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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.

Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.

Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.

Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.