The NSW Environment Awards, hosted by the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, Nature Conservation Council NSW, was recently held at Customs House in Sydney.
The state government has announced more than 670 additional weekly bus services to run across Northern Rivers bus networks starting from 6 December, 2026.
The planned village centre at Kinvara, west of Lennox Head, would move to flatter land and allow taller shop-top housing under planning changes now open for public comment.
The biggest gun buyback in 30 years began in NSW yesterday, with the first firearms set to be surrendered as part of the government’s commitment to reduce the number of guns in the community and help make NSW safer.
Police are looking for information on four men regarding an assault in Burleigh Heads. Photo Queensland Police
Police are seeking public assistance to identify four men they believe can assist with their investigations into the assault of a 46-year-old woman at Burleigh Heads in late March this year.
Police are looking for information on four men regarding an assault in Burleigh Heads. Photo Queensland Police
Police are looking for information on four men regarding an assault in Burleigh Heads. Photo Queensland Police
Around 9.30pm on March 31 the four men were captured by CCTV entering a hotel in Burleigh Heads and speaking to the woman hours prior to the assault occurring nearby.
The men or anyone knowing their identity are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police are looking for information on four men regarding an assault in Burleigh Heads. Photo Queensland Police
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