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July 8, 2026

Mandy’s column 2

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$5.5 million for surf clubs

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Congratulations, Mandy Nolan, on winning Greens preselection for the state seat of Ballina.

As a swinging voter, I can’t think of anyone better to represent us in NSW Parliament.

Currently, only one per cent of state Labor’s budget goes towards the environment.

NSW Labor is one of only two state governments allowing logging in old growth forests. We desperately need a strong voice for the environment in NSW. 

There’s a whole host of issues where the Northern Rivers has been let down by state Labor.

From music festivals, decommissioning our train network in 2004, to public transport issues in general, NSW Labor has been unkind to the Northern Rivers.

The LNP and One Nation are no better. Mandy would certainly get the attention for our electorate that we deserve.

Go Mandy, and shake up Sydney-centric state parliament for the rainbow region.

Simon AldertonByron Bay



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Inaugural DINGO Music & Arts Festival to light up Bangalow in October

It is a fusion of local and international art, music, performance, food, and thought that will be coming to you in Bangalow as part of the inaugural DINGO Music & Arts Festival across four days from 8 to 11 October.

Response to the Special Rate Variation

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Mandy’s column 2

Congratulations, Mandy Nolan, on winning Greens preselection for the state seat of Ballina. As a swinging voter, I can’t think of anyone better to...

Mandy’s column 1

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