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New police knife checking powers

New police powers are effective in NSW this week, said to be aimed at reducing knife crime and boosting community safety.

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Hidden disabilities recognised

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative was marked on December 3, with Byron Shire Council taking part in the global project that recognises the International Day of People with Disability. 

Syrian family welcomed into Bruns 

Happy, excited, safe. These three words sum up the feelings of the Bloudani family as they adjust to their new lives in Brunswick Heads, 12 years after fleeing war-torn Syria.

Shearwater’s WAVE creations unleashed

Shearwater’s Wearable Arts performance is a mesmerising production now in its 24th year of excellence. The WAVE (Wearable Arts Vision in Education) show for 2024, Deja vu, is now upon us. From the music and costume designs, to the soaring dancers, the atmosphere is filled with the elation of performing.

Cr Dods defends claims of misleading, DA involvement pre-election

Cr Jack Dods (Independent) was a late entry to the Council elections in September, nominating his group after then mayor Michael Lyon’s team imploded after revelations of his DV charges just weeks before the election.

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.

A wee baggie

I loved Sarah Buchanan’s letter last week about picking up ‘small to medium’ rubbish on her walks around town...

Stories about "457 visa":

Time to end 457 visa loophole

Charles, John Lincoln, Gulmarrad, NSW. We old aged pensioners need to speak up on behalf of our sons, daughters and grandchildren: since we put the coalition into power the unemployed youth of our country has blown out to 36 per cent.

Annual Lismore Council flood training this weekend

The Lismore City Council says staff will carry out their annual Temporary Levee System Training Exercise this coming Sunday, fifteenth of December.

Day 3 of search for missing Wollumbin hiker

Police say a search is underway for a hiker believed to be missing at Wollumbin since Saturday night.

Two big grants for charities helping Tweed’s vulnerable

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

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.