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Calls to reverse NSW anti-protest laws
The harsh sentencing of Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco for stopping a lane of traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in April this year has led to a range of protests and the call to reverse NSW anti-protest laws by lawyer and Greens NSW Legislative Council Member Sue Higginson.
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Why a warming climate creates more devastating rain impacts
Extreme rain and flooding will continue to get worse for decades to come as we have at least another 0.4 degrees of global warming locked in that is likely to be reached by 2030 – in the next ten years.
Dead planet?
The great thing about a global temperature target is that the expansion of fossil fuels stays below the target......
The Menu
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Do chefs wield too much power in this world? The power over life and death in fact? In The...
Govt corps sign MOU ‘to deliver housing across the region’
Two government-run corporations – Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) and Landcom, have agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which they say will deliver housing across the region.
Medal storm for locals at pickleball tournament
Thirty Northern Rivers pickleball players won medals in the first ever NSW regional doubles tournament last weekend in Ballina.
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Council imposes development restrictions on Linnaeus
The plan to rezone part of Broken Head’s Linnaeus Estate in a bid to prevent further development proposals on the site has taken a step forward, with Byron councillors unanimously supporting the move.
Stories about "credit card fraud":
Man found with ATM skimmer, illegal debit cards in Tweed
During a search of a vehicle stopped at Banora Point yesterday, police allegedly located three mobile phones, a card skimming device, about 50 sim cards, a laptop and about 20 thumb drives plus Visa debit cards.
Parole likely for ice addict who stole in ‘induced state’
A former ice addict and father of a young child was in an ‘induced state’ when he stole $1,850 from a Casino pub cash register and committed eight paypass frauds with two different ATM cards.
Mental health check for Casino man arrested over fake ID fraud
Updated: A Casino man who allegedly applied for fraudulent credit cards using 'fictitious aliases' and altered doctors prescriptions for the schedule 8 drug oxycodone has been ordered to undergo a mental health assessment.
Surf rage, fraud and trespass in Byron Bay
A surfer has been charged over an attack on another surfer at Broken Head, two women have been arrested for credit card fraud and a French national has been charged with trespass at holiday accommodation in Byron Bay.
Police arrest Ballina ‘paywave’ bandit
Ballina police have arrested a woman for numerous fraud offences allegedly committed using the ‘paywave’ facilities of stolen credit cards and are encouraging retail staff to ask for ID.
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Tweed Council secures environmental water sharing during drought
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Two items at last week's Tweed Shire Council meeting highlighted the commitment of the council to sharing water with the environment even during low-flow and drought periods.
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Celebrating the life of Jack Paris Crittle
Young DJ and keen surfer, Jack Crittle, was tragically killed in a car accident last week. A celebration of his life will be held this Monday, 12 December at 10am.
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Mullum’s Federation Bridge closed again tonight
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Mullum and hinterland residents and visitors are reminded that Federation Bridge will be closed again tonight from 6pm to 4am for repairs.
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Changing the world with non-violent action
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‘Nonviolence is an intensely active force when properly understood and used.’ These are the words of Gandhi, the man who led nationwide campaigns in his country to ease poverty by creating a movement of resistance that contributed to ending British Rule in India.
