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April 26, 2024

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Appeal to locate missing man – Tweed Heads

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Tweed Heads West.

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Byron Comedy Fest 2024 Laughs

The legendary Northern Hotel’s Backroom opens its doors to laughter when it welcomes The Byron Comedy Fest with eight big headline shows. With audiences packing out shows every year, Festival Directors Mel Coppin and Zara Noruzi have decided a new venue with increased capacity was in order. It also means the festival is an all-weather event – expect all your favourites!

Domestic violence service calls for urgent action to address crisis

Relationships Australia NSW is calling for urgent intervention from the NSW government to address men’s violence against women, following the horrific murder of Molly Ticehurst.

It’s MardiGrass!

This year is Nimbins 32nd annual MardiGrass and you’d reckon by now ‘weed’ be left alone. The same helicopter raids, the disgusting, and completely unfair, saliva testing of drivers, and we’re still not allowed to grow our own plants. We can all access legal buds via a doctor, most of it imported from Canada, but we can’t grow our own. There’s something very wrong there.

New data reveals NSW social housing waitlist blowout

A fresh analysis by Homelessness NSW reveals where people are waiting the longest for social housing, sparking calls to double the supply of social homes and boost services funding.

‘No-one ever came back but all reports indicate it’s lovely,’ and so begins this wickedly funny play about death and motherhood. Directed by the Drill’s accomplished artistic director, Liz Chance, Ghosting the Party tells the story of three generations of women who face questions of mortality and life with rigour, honesty and humour.

Sustainable power from carbon dioxide?

University of Queensland researchers have built an experimental generator which they claim absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) to make electricity.

A Rare Opportunity in a Dream Location

12 Taylors Road, Broken Head

Exclusively located in a very tightly held eastern enclave within minutes to beautiful Broken Head Beach and Taylor’s Lake, this elevated property offers absolute privacy, ocean views and you can hear the waves breaking on the shore. Surrounded by native bushland, this charming beach house enjoys soaring high ceilings, fireplace and the original timber floors. The open plan kitchen, dining and living flows onto wide covered verandas. The 2nd lounge also has access to another covered veranda.The 3 bedrooms are spacious with garden outlooks. There is a separate studio with ensuite, ideal for guests, teenagers or the ultimate home office. Set on a superb block only 10 mins to Byron with established grounds and gardens, this is a unique opportunity as properties in this location rarely become available. View Property Open: By AppointmentDetails: Interest over $1,400,000 Enquires: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660  firstnational-branding-strip


Charming Fully Renovated Cottage – Central Bangalow

17 Thomas Street, Bangalow

Set in the prime, sought after area of Bangalow is this beautiful fully renovated, elevated 3 bedroom cottage (circa 1910). A wide covered veranda graces the front of the home. Lovely wide timber floor boards, high ceilings, timber windows and French doors are some of the many features. 3 double bedrooms plus council approval to build a separate 4th bedroom or studio room in the back yard. The new kitchen has stone bench tops, 2pac cupboards and French doors open onto the outdoor living/dining room which overlooks the fully fenced and private north facing yard. The new bathroom/laundry has a frameless shower screen and tasteful finishes. Extra-large double carport and solar hot water. You could just move in and unpack. View Property Open: By AppointmentDetails: Interest over $649,000 Enquires: Su Reynolds 0428 888 660 firstnational-branding-strip

Police out in force over the ANZAC Day weekend with double demerit points

Anzac Day memorials and events are being held around the country and many people have decided to couple this with a long weekend. 

Child protection workers walk off the job in Lismore

Lismore and Ballina child protection caseworkers stopped work to protest outside the defunct Community Services Centre in Lismore yesterday after two years of working without an office. They have been joined by Ballina child protection caseworkers who had their office shut in January.

Youth crime is increasing – what to do?

There is something strange going on with youth crime in rural and regional Australia. Normally, I treat hysterical rising delinquency claims with a pinch of salt – explicable by an increase in police numbers, or a headline-chasing tabloid, or a right-wing politician. 

Coffs Harbour man charged for alleged online grooming of young girl

Sex Crimes Squad detectives have charged a Coffs Harbour man for alleged online grooming offences under Strike Force Trawler.