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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.

Other News

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.

Saddle Road group home DA decision this week

Plans to build Byron Shire’s first permanent group home for women and children in housing stress are moving ahead, with the development application for the project coming before Council this week.

Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

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

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. 

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.

Govt cost-shifting ‘erodes financially sustainable local government’

Byron Shire Council looks set to add its voice to the growing chorus calling on the state government to stop shifting responsibilities and costs onto local government.

Cartoon by Alister Lockhart – www.alisterlockhart.net

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14 COMMENTS

          • ‘Coup de grace’ more like it. You can figure out the probability of being correct by learning the Trivium. Adults usually start with the fallacies and biases.

          • If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

        • I was being kind. I didn’t want to point out that there was no logical fallacy in my reply because I wasn’t refuting your position, but agreeing with it. I was reinforcing that we ALL need to have some self reflection involved when we seek to be judgemental.

          You seemed to interpret correctly that I was holding up a mirror to you, hence I was congratulating you on both noticing the reflection and seeing my point. It was no “coup de grace”

          • I wasn’t saying you were. I was giving you my method of reflection. ‘Try to remember it’ is hostility, not agreement. Something to reflect on ;P

    • “Hostility” is a strong word – feeling a little sensitive? I’d see “a worthy sentiment” as agreement. But must the two be mutually exclusive?

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Making Lismore Showground accessible to everyone

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Iconic Lennox beach shed upgraded –  not demolished

Lennox Park and the shelter shed has now been upgraded and reopened.

Govt cost-shifting ‘erodes financially sustainable local government’

Byron Shire Council looks set to add its voice to the growing chorus calling on the state government to stop shifting responsibilities and costs onto local government.