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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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Police chase stolen vehicle in Tweed, man charged

Police say a man will face court today charged after an alleged pursuit in a stolen vehicle at Tweed Heads yesterday morning.
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Cinema : Tuner – everybody has one hidden talent

From Academy Award-winner, director Daniel Roher (Navalny), comes his first narrative feature, Tuner a gripping crime-drama that follows a piano tuner’s unexpected aptitude for cracking safes.
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LettersBronwyn Sindel, Mullumbimby - 0

Mullum Hospital site

I would like to acknowledge the letter printed in The Echo dated 3 June from Gary Opit and Carmel...
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Local NewsAslan Shand - 0

Coolamon Baby supports Aboriginal mothers

Coolamon Community supports new Aboriginal mothers by providing a no-strings-attached baby bundle via culturally-sensitive health workers.
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Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

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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Film buffs flock to Bangalow

Nicholas Hope (left) who was Bubby in Rolf de Heer’s (right) groundbreaking movie of 30 years ago, Bad Boy Bubby, a film featuring clingfilm, which screened last Saturday at the Bangalow Film Festival. The fabulous festival continues until Sunday evening.
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Stories about "Community title":

Double the size of Main Arm village

Local News Aslan Shand - 2
The proposal to change the approved Multiple Occupancy at 84 Blindmouth Road, Main Arm, development application to a Community Title which Council staff have recommended for approval, has raised significant concerns for the Main Arm Rural Residents Association.
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Outrageous and heartbreaking – neighbour speaks of Council/developer failures with large subdivision

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 11
A controversial large exclusive 38-lot DA, proposed by wealthy developers John Callanan, and Tim Mundy – with help from lead designer and now Deputy...
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Iron Gates L&EC appeal hearing comes to an end: decision reserved – Part II

Articles & Columns Dr Richard Gates - 2
The Iron Gates appeal has raised questions around the future cost burden that will be place on Richmond Valley Council ratepayers for if the development goes ahead.
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Rural housing rules eased

Local News Paul Bibby - 3
Those living on rural Community Title properties will be able to use their land for secondary dwellings and dual occupancies, after Byron Council amended the planning rules at its last meeting.
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Residents critical of plans to expand rural dwellings

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 3
Main Arm residents are calling for councillors to scrap their plans to expand rural housing on Multiple Occupancies and Rural Community Title, owing to poor process and it being ‘not in keeping with the original ideals of Multiple Occupancy Living’. 
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Large Wilsons Creek Community Title given green light

Local News Paul Bibby - 0
Plans for a 15-lot housing development in Wilsons Creek will proceed to the next stage of the planning process, without further amendment, despite the community expressing concerns around flooding and traffic safety.
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Tweed Council remove options for MOs and other Rural Land Sharing Communities

Local News The Echo - 7
The removal of Tweed Shire Council from the State Environmental Planning Policy 2019 that allows rural land sharing communities such as multiple occupancies and community title took place at last night’s council meeting.
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Will Tweed Council remove final option for RLSC in Tweed Shire?

Local News Aslan Shand - 1
At its upcoming Council meeting, the Tweed Shire Council is seeking to remove the option of Rural Land Sharing Communities, which includes multiple occupancies and community title.
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Residents groups forms to protect Wilsons Creek from overdevelopment

Local News The Echo - 3
In response to a contentious DA proposed at 31 Alidenes Road in Wilsons Creek local residents have joined together to form the AWCRA, a united front challenging the ill-considered development'.
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Council staff back Wilsons Ck CT plans, despite flood, fire prone lands

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 0
A 15 lot Community Title (CT) subdivision on 12.27 ha of low lying, flood prone, degraded farmlands at the bottom of Wilsons Creek is before the public, which, if approved, would be allowed to straddle RU2 zoned land.
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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

The Echo - 0
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

The Echo - 0
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

The Echo - 0
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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