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Running the NY Marathon for type-1 diabetes research
Southern Cross University student Georgie Collis has type-1 diabetes but this won't stop her running in the New York Marathon in November to raise funds for research.
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Ballina MP accuses Labor state budget of failing social housing needs
‘Basically, I get less than $2 million for my electorate for social housing,’ Greens Member for Ballina Tamara Smith said in response to this week’s state budget announcement.
Bangalow wins men’s premiership grand final
The Bangalow Bluedogs have won the 2023 premiership league football grand final with a 3–2 win over Byron Bay...
Cinema: Stanno arrivando gli italiani!
Palace Cinemas are thrilled to announce a great lineup for the 2023 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival showcasing an incredible selection of new Italian cinema celebrating the country’s language, stories and culture.
Calling all local cricketers
The start of a new cricket season is fast approaching so new and returning players are welcome at the...
Local footballer selected for Australian School Boys
Ballina Coast High School student Jacob Carre has been selected to tour with the Australian School Boys side after...
What do you think of the Wade Park masterplan?
So many of the Lismore LGA assets were damaged in last year’s flood and the process of rebuilding is creating an opportunity to do things differently.
Stories about "Bluedogs":
Rams bait Bluedogs in local derby
Its always a fast, fiery and physical clash when Byron Bay's Park Hotel Rams meet their Bangalow rivals the Bluedogs in a local derby. Last Sunday’s second round of the 2014 Anzac Cup in Bangalow was no exception.
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What do you think of the Wade Park masterplan?
So many of the Lismore LGA assets were damaged in last year’s flood and the process of rebuilding is creating an opportunity to do things differently.
Local News
Wollumbin Street bridge reduced to one lane
As part of the sewerage upgrade in Murwillumbah, Tweed Shire Council is urging motorists to plan ahead and seek alternative routes between the CBD and South Murwillumbah for up to four weeks from today.
Local News
They’re he-ere: SLSC surf patrols are on!
Eve Jeffery - 0
Surf Life Saving NSW says that more than 20,000 active volunteer lifesavers began patrols on beaches across the state on Saturday.
Political Comment
A short history of cruelty
David Lowe - 6
Anthony Albanese went to the last election promising to end live sheep exports from Australia. This rubbery promise has since been rolled back to his government's second term (assuming they get one). The independent panel's long-awaited report to the federal government on the issue has now also been delayed, from this week to late October.
