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Top tips for feline friends this International Cat Day
Some silly humans think that it's money that makes the world go around – we all know it's cats!
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Domestic v Wild
Tragically so much of our natural wildlife is at risk. ‘Dead’ zones along New Brighton Road, Old New Brighton...
Second independent assessment of Iron Gates DA in Evans Head recommends refusal
Two independent reports on the Iron Gates development at Evans Heads have determined that it should not go ahead.
Splendour cash disbursed
Schools and community groups have shared in community grants worth $50,000 from Splendour in the Grass.
Cartoon of the week – 3 August, 2022
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Vision not so splendid for Lennox businesses
Ballina Shire Council workers have been taking advantage of sunny weather this week to advance the Lennox Village Vision. Unfortunately for local businesses, roadworks and noise have also disrupted them and their customers.
Free parking and protected farmland ‘concerns’ as government trumpets height of new Tweed Valley Hospital
The NSW State government is trumpeting the height of the controversial new Tweed Valey Hospital but the community remains...
Stories about "Daryl Braithwaite":
One from the Heart bringing people together
With a lineup including Grinspoon, Lime Cordiale, Paul and Dan Kelly, Sheppard, Jon Stevens and Daryl Braithwaite, Lismore's One from the Heart concert went ahead yesterday in patchy weather and mud, mud and more mud.
Free concert for Lismore is One From The Heart
In the hopes of lifting the spirits of the Lismore community, there will be a free concert next month at the Lismore Showgrounds with a pretty cool line-up of artists.
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Appeal to locate woman missing from Ballina
NSW Police have sent out a media alert – they are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from Ballina and have issued a SMS get-target alert.
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Base nurse finalist in NSW Health Excellence awards
A Lismore Base Hospital staff member has been recognised for excellence in nursing and midwifery. Emily Green is among 30 finalists nominated for the 10th annual NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards.
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Be alert – koalas are on the move
Yes it's that time of year and Friends of the Koala are urging members of the public to contain dogs at night and keep a lookout for koalas on their properties and when driving, particularly during dusk to dawn.
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OS Community Garden launches food stall
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Members of the Shara Community Gardens gathered on July 31 to launch their new food exchange stall on Shara Boulevard in Ocean Shores/South Golden...