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Interrupting trauma and violence

Last week multi-award-winning journalist Jess Hill spoke to hundreds who gathered at the Star Court Theatre in Lismore. Hill spoke about gendered violence, and some of the things she has uncovered in recent years are truly shocking.

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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: ‘The Lady Doth Protest Too Much, Minns Thinks’

The right to protest is a test of a country’s democracy. And the right to protest means very little...

Editorial – Welcome to Mullumbimby!

It’s on – NSW government-run development corporation Landcom has lodged its development application for 28 tightly-packed ‘affordable’ units and commercial space, which would replace a very busy Mullumbimby carpark at the town’s entrance.

Broadwater Bridge reopens

The Broadwater Bridge was originally repurposed from Barneys Point Bridge in 1933 and has now reopened following work to improve safety and extend the bridge’s lifespan.

Appeal to locate man reported missing to Lismore Police

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a man who is being investigated by Richmond Police District.

Labor delivers

The Minns Labor government’s budget has delivered a record $3.4 billion investment in TAFE and skills funding, as part...

Winter school holidays a dangerous time to be on the road

School holidays see 20 per cent of fatal or serious crashes take place with the winter school holidays being the time when weather conditions typically contribute to serious crashes.

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GetUp! wants to know what you think about losing your papers

Many parts of Australia, in particular, some rural and remote areas were stunned by the closure of their local print newspaper last winter.

Two drownings remind swimmers that lifeguard patrols are reduced during winter

July has seen the drowning for two men marking a tragic start to the 2025-26 winter patrol off-season season for Surf Life Saving NSW.

Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women – Yarn Up coming to Tweed Heads

Feeling empowered to take charge of your health and wellbeing as well as helping your family and community is essential for everyone and Yarn Up is empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to do just that. 

Ballina bitou bush to be tackled by Rous County Council 

Bitou bush is one of the most aggressive weeds threatening coastal ecosystems and bitou bush will be tackled in three areas of Ballina Shire by Rous County Council (RCC) with an $85,000 NSW government grant. 

Can you help Uncle Scotty?

Uncle Scotty Sentance has been contributing to the local Byron Shire community for the last 40 years and now he needs a helping hand because he is facing one of his biggest challenges, he needs a double lung transplant.