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Two big grants for charities helping Tweed’s vulnerable

Two charities in the Tweed shire are to receive Commonwealth grants worth $360,000 each.

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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Keep it Clean

Clutter makes me angry. When I open a cupboard and things fall out I feel emotionally precarious. I am in a constant battle with stuff. In fact, I feel like the older I get, the more stuff I have. The more stuff I have, the more time I have to spend cleaning, arranging and sorting stuff. Most of the stuff I don’t use, but it’s nice stuff. Or it’s stuff I’m emotionally attached to. Or it’s stuff my kids have left at my house because they don’t feel like sorting through it. I work so hard that by the end of the week I’m literally stuffed. Which is ironic because tidying my stuff when I’m stuffed is crucial to maintaining my mental health.

Are Landcom’s Mullum housing plans viable?

The pressure is on NSW government development agency, Landcom, to explain how their plans for a large 32-unit proposal to replace a busy Mullum car park are achievable.

Ballina electorate to benefit from Road Safety Program

It has been announced today that Ballina electorate will receive several million dollars to enhance road safety for key projects in the are.

A Country WITCHmess!

Want something less commercial and a little more pagan to mark your end-of-year celebrations? Marking the fifth summer solstice gathering of The Country Witches Association are Mandy Nolan and Áine Tyrrell.

Byron’s new emergency services precinct

Plans for a new, state-of-the-art emergency services precinct in Byron Bay for NSW Police and Fire and Rescue NSW were announced on Tuesday.

New Tamar Street bus interchange opens in Ballina

Creating a upgraded and vibrant welcome to Ballina and the Wigmore Arcade the new Tamar Street Bus Interchange upgrade is now complete and officially open for passengers.

Some local comment on the US election. Photo Stephen Van Der Kleij

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Accused DV offender arrested after two crashes fleeing police

A young man wanted for several domestic violence and police pursuits offences caused two crashes and stole a moped from its driver waiting at traffic lights, police say.

Winds up to 125km per hr in Lismore storm

More than 3,500 homes in and south of Lismore were reportedly still without power this morning after an overnight storm.

Man with toy gun arrested in Ballina

A 36-year-old man accused of using a toy gun to threaten bank workers in Ballina is to face court in January.

Carjacking, police chase and DV charges near Coffs

Police have charged two men over an alleged carjacking and a police chase near Coffs Harbour on Saturday.