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‘Hollywood’ drug squads over the top
I guess we have to thank Hollywood for the enduring myth that a black-clad squad of elite 'blokes', preferably with cool helicopters, from the capital are needed to crack down on really serious crime in hick parts of the country like Mullumbimby.
Other News
Northern Rivers policeman accused of youth assault to continue facing trial
A police officer accused of assaulting a 16-year-old in Byron Bay more than three years ago is to continue facing trial this week.
The lunatics have taken over the asylum…
The Zombies of the Climate ApoCOALpse have today swarmed around Queensland's Parliament House this morning to highlight impending climate chaos.
Right to die
James Regan, Myocum
Jeff Dawson’s article ‘Celebrating a life and dignified death’ (10 February) highlights the systemic bias that exists...
Local fisherfolk caught in the parking fine net
FIsherfolk have been caught in the net of parking fines designed to stop travellers parking up for the night on the Tweed Coast Road and they are seeking help to access their beaches at night without fines.
Tweed mayor and rail trail
Richard White, East Ballina
I watched a Facebook video of Mayor, Chris Cherry, addressing a meeting, organised by the Northern...
Council’s power
Matthew O’Reilly
I refer to Ian Pickles’ letter, titled ‘Developers’ power’ (Letters, 10 February).
Generally, I must agree with most of...
Stories about "cyber security":
PM to meet CEOs on cyber security plan
Prime Minister Tony Abbott will chair a meeting of CEOs from businesses around Australia as part of the government’s cyber security review.
Local News
Local fisherfolk caught in the parking fine net
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FIsherfolk have been caught in the net of parking fines designed to stop travellers parking up for the night on the Tweed Coast Road and they are seeking help to access their beaches at night without fines.
National News
Family Court scrapped
Despite overwhelming opposition from Australia’s family law specialists and advocates, the federal Liberal-Nationals government and cross benchers scrapped the Family Law Court and subsumed it into the circuit courts last week.
Sport
Cavanbah centre gets a taste of 3×3 basketball
The Byron Beez basketball team in collaboration with the U League hosted a 3x3 tournament at the Cavanbah centre at the end of January that attracted 30 teams.
Local News
Northern Rivers policeman accused of youth assault acquitted
Magistrate Michael Dakin has ordered a common assault charge against a former Byron-based policeman be dropped after an altercation involving a naked youth in Byron Bay three years ago.
