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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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Bruns-Billinudgel RSL marches on

Though recently the membership of the Brunswick Heads–Billinudgel RSL sub-Branch has grown, the numbers are still very low and if there is not a continual increase, this chapter faces closing.

Carrying and passing the torch

If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit. 

Urgent appeal

At last Thursday’s Byron Council meeting a long and dedicated campaign to save rail tracks and restore trains in...

Premier yet to respond to Albo’s offer of disaster recovery funds

Northern Rivers community groups are renewing calls for the NSW premier to formally ask the Commonwealth to fully fund the region's 2022 disaster recovery.

Richmond Valley Rail Trail grand opening

The latest leg of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail opened in style on Saturday, with hundreds of two-wheeled travel enthusiasts spinning along the newly opened 13.4 kilometre section from Casino to Bentley.

Could the future of the Richmond River be a clean and healthy one?

Imagine a drinkable, swimmable, fishable Richmond River? That is the aim of the Richmond Riverkeepers Association.

Katchafire

Katchafire return to Australia for their Rolling Hills and Island Vibe festival shows next month.

Fellow New Zealanders Masaya will also be bringing their soothing tunes on the national tour with their mash of Indie/Groove/Soul/Roots.

Katchafire will be celebrating with a new single Always With You out on November 18.

Katchafire have been spending time in Aotearoa studios recording new music and are looking forward to their first overseas shows since the pandemic began in March 2020 when they were in Hawaii; these will be their first Australian gigs since 2019, breaking a longstanding traditional of yearly tours across the ditch.

The band headed to Europe in July 2022 and North America in September. Katchafire have long been prolific international tourers and 2021 was the first year the band did not travel overseas since 2006.

Not resting on their laurels while international borders were closed, the Katchafire released two new singles, Circle Back and Whaingaroa, as well as releasing their 100 single in Te Reo (Māori language) as part of the Waiata / Anthems documentary series.

You can catch them on Thursday at The Northern from 7pm with Masaya, Kimmy and Tjaka.

Tickets can be found at: Oztix.com.


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