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The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.
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Lismore shops enchanted for Lantern Parade

Winners of Lismore’s Enchanted Windows comp have been announced, with The Two Ravens taking top spot. The comp is part of the city's Lantern Parade, to be held this Saturday, 20 June.
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Pups, people and police had a Dogly good time at Love Lennox

This year's Love Lennox Festival went off with a bang and a bark as the much anticipated Dogly Fun Show took over the main stage area for plenty of K9 fun.
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Investigation launched into assaults, torture of flotilla humanitarians

The Australian Labor government has committed to undertaking an independent investigation into the assaults, sexual assaults and torture of humanitarians aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, according to a flotilla media spokesperson.
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Questions remain over future of Bangalow Bowlo

The Save Bangalow Bowlo Steering Committee (SBBSC) are seeking clarification on a number of issues in relation to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formed the basis of the amalgamation between the Bangalow Bowlo and Norths Collective.
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Caring for community

The Rotary Club of Mullumbimby presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club (BSLSC) in support of its ongoing operations.
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Vale William ‘Bill’ Ewen

The funeral service for Marine Rescue Ballina volunteer William ‘Bill’ Ewen was held on Monday at Ballina RSL Club.
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Stories about "Australia Day":

Council calls on public to nominate more women for Aus Day Honours lists

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The Council of the Order of Australia is calling for more nominations of women to be included in future Order of Australia’s annual Australia Day Honours lists.
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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: I Love Australia

Byron Echo Mandy Nolan - 0
I love Australia, but I don’t love Australia Day on 26th Jan. I don’t love that it is about a flag with a Union Jack on it.
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Ballina honours its local heroes with awards

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Yesterday the Ballina community came together to honour their local heroes, welcome new Australian citizens, and recognise all that is good about living in beautiful Ballina Shire.
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Where is Australia going?

Articles & Columns David Lowe - 28
Last week the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, made his tenth appearance at the National Press Club as Labor leader. Peter Dutton hasn't spoken there since 2021, when he was the minister for defence.
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Lismore’s Citizen of the Year – Neville Graham

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Lismore City Council held an Australia Day event at Whitehorse Theatre at Southern Cross University yesterday, with Neville Graham being given the 2025 Citizen of the Year award.
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What’s happening on Australia/Survival Day in the Northern Rivers?

Local News The Echo - 4
Local council’s will be holding a range of Australia Day ceremonies and events across the Northern Rivers celebrating Australia Day and recognising that it is for many also the day that Australia was invaded. 
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Ocean Shores Mulleteers are go!

Local News Eve Jeffery - 0
The World Championship Mullet Throwing competition is set to be played out this weekend in Ocean Shores, with competitors flexing their fish arms in the hopes of taking home a championship win.
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Australia Day across the Tweed

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Friday will see the Tweed Shire Australia Day Awards, to be held in Murwillumbah followed by a number of events throughout the Tweed Shire on Sunday, 26 January. 
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Ballina argues about Australia Day, again

Local News David Lowe - 0
The last meeting of the Ballina Shire Council saw another rancorous discussion about whether the local community awards ceremony should coincide with Australia Day.
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Tweed Shire introduces new Australia Day award

Local News Aslan Shand - 0
Recognising the work, commitment and value that individuals bring to the community is an important and valuable part of celebrating Australians from all walks of life. 
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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

The Echo - 0
A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.
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Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

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Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.
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Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

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The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.
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Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

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Over the coming weeks, Tweed Shire Council will present a flood resilience series, which looks at how 'Tweed's story is different from the standard flood recovery narrative and what happened next'.
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