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November 7, 2026
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Australian pickle

By Len Hend, Mullumbimby

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Third person dies after Suffolk Park crash

A 70-year-old woman has died in hospital after a three-vehicle crash at Suffolk Park last weekend, bringing the death toll to three.
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Mullumbimby poster cleanup

The Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce and Community along with local businesses and volunteers, were out in force last Sunday morning cleaning up the town.
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Overland flood studies open for community feedback

Ballina Shire Council says it now has three new overland flood studies on public exhibition for community feedback. The studies cover Alstonville, Wardell and Lennox Head.
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Stone fruit season has arrived!

There’s something special about biting into a perfectly ripe peach or nectarine, with juice running down your chin and the taste of summer in every mouthful. Stone fruit season is now underway, and local grower Rajesh Kumar is bringing a beautiful selection of fresh fruit to the farmers’ markets.
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Fatal three-vehicle crash – Suffolk Park

Two people have died following a three-vehicle crash on Broken Head Road.
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Legend Groove Terminator at the Nudge

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink returns to the Billinudgel Hotel on Saturday with Australian dance music icon Groove Terminator headlining fresh local talent and our beloved residents – all ready to deliver a serious dose of dance delight, all while supporting youth mental health organisation Human Nature Adventure Therapy.
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New approach needed for Northern Rivers public transport says Cadwallader

It is the age-old story – the lack of public transport across the Northern Rivers that leads to high car ownership and a failure of local and regional public transport infrastructure and use.
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We as Australians are in a bit of a pickle – the chunky old colonial ways are like potholes in the fluid of common sense.

Take this for instance – I parked my motorbike behind the palm trees on Stuart St in front of the Middle Pub.

No danger to anyone and saving a full car space for others.

The police book me because that little triangle has a redundant no-standing sign.

I pay the fine because my mental health is worth more than the money.

I’ll still help the police if I see them in trouble but why the pickle?

Len Hend, Mullumbimby

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NSW commits $3 million for Saddle Road sewer link

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Work starts on eight-lane athletics track in Lismore

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