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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.

Other News

Sustainable power from carbon dioxide?

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

Celebrating Tweed Museum’s 20th anniversary with all and everything

A stunning new exhibition has opened to celebrate the Tweed Regional Museum's 20th anniversary – Omnia: all and everything.

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.

Anzac Day memorials 2024

From the early hours of this morning people gathered to acknowledge the sacrifice of lives, families and communities have made in the name of war and keeping peace. Across the Northern Rivers events will continue today as we acknowledge the cost of war.

Menacing dog declaration revoked

After an emotional deputation from the owner of the dog involved, Ballina Shire Council has this morning revoked a menacing dog declaration for the kelpie Lilo, which was brought into effect following a bite in July 2022.

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.

Property in Focus


132 Acres 3km From Lennox Head $1,299,000 (includes residence)

42 Tobin Close, Lennox Head

 

This 132 acre bush haven enjoys total seclusion yet is perfectly positioned only 3klms to Lennox Head which offers boutique shopping, great restaurants and world renowned surf breaks.

A sweeping tree lined driveway leads you to "Boronia Park", a nature lovers dream with 98 of the 132 acres being native conservation land dedicated to bush regeneration and wildlife protection.

This is a wonderful sanctuary for inspiring creativity and with no visible neighbours you can truly appreciate the peaceful surrounds and never be built out.

There is a charming double brick home boasting large room proportions, a great floorplan and wrap around verandas.

A permanent lagoon, 50m from the house, is crossed by a rustic bridge leading to a tidal stream which forms part of North Creek and a small variety of citrus trees. The property has 2 sheds with power, oversize garage with direct access to the home, 100,000 litre water tanks and sprinkler system. 2.8 kilowatt solar power and solar hot water with gas booster.

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Open: By Appointment
Details: Interest Over $1,299,000
Enquiries: James Young 0419 856 840, Su Reynolds 0428 888 660

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Exceptional Value on Paterson Street!

1/36 Paterson Street , Byron Bay

 

This east facing double brick duplex on the sought after eastern end of Paterson Street is set on 307m2, close to National Park and is just moments from Clarkes Beach and a short stroll to the centre of town.

Featuring an open plan design of kitchen, living and dining area opening out onto a deck that is ideal for entertaining.

All 3 bedrooms have built-ins, the main bedroom with its own ensuite and the second bedroom opens out onto a private deck.

A generous tandem double garage adds to the property plus low-maintenance grounds.

This home is tucked away where there is no through traffic, and close to the beautiful beaches that Byron Bay has to offer.

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Open: By Appointment
Details: 
Interest Over $749,000
Enquiries: James Young 0419 856 840, Tara Torkkola0423 519 698

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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.