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Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads
A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.
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Where should affordable housing go in Tweed Shire?
Should affordable and social housing in the Tweed Shire be tucked away in a few discreet corners? Perhaps it should be on the block next to where you live?
Fresh air federal funds for Northern Rivers schools in need
Eighteen schools in the Northern Rivers division of Richmond have received $25,000 each as part of the federal government’s School Upgrade Fund, Labor Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said last week.
Premier yet to respond to Albo’s offer of disaster recovery funds
Northern Rivers community groups are renewing calls for the NSW premier to formally ask the Commonwealth to fully fund the region's 2022 disaster recovery.
Workshop in Creative Writing For Beginners
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‘Smooth stroking’ Rainbow Dragons earn trophies
Rainbow Dragons (Lennox Head Ballina) won three trophies and had a fantastic weekend of fun, fitness and friendship at Grafton Dragon Boat Club’s regatta earlier in March.
Stories about "assault police":
Man charged with assaulting police in Byron
A man has faced court today charged with allegedly assaulting police near the centre of Byron Bay.
Local News
Where should affordable housing go in Tweed Shire?
Should affordable and social housing in the Tweed Shire be tucked away in a few discreet corners? Perhaps it should be on the block next to where you live?
Local News
Making Lismore Showground accessible to everyone
The Lismore Showground isn’t just a critical local community asset that plays host to a number of major events each year, but has also been used as an evacuation centre during past natural disasters in the region.
Local News
Iconic Lennox beach shed upgraded – not demolished
Lennox Park and the shelter shed has now been upgraded and reopened.
Byron Echo
Govt cost-shifting ‘erodes financially sustainable local government’
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Byron Shire Council looks set to add its voice to the growing chorus calling on the state government to stop shifting responsibilities and costs onto local government.