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Right wing ratbags gather in Brisbane for CPAC

Just wrapped in Brisbane, this year's Australian Conservative Political Action Conference featured a galaxy of nutters vying for the votes of the disaffected, disorganised and dangerous.

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Return our public land say Bruns locals

There has been a long and frustrating history between Brunswick Heads locals and Reflections Brunswick Heads Caravan Park, as the state-run holiday park has encroached on more and more public land to enable an increase in campers at the site.

Police go APES on the Gold Coast

A field of more than 3,600 competitors are on the Gold Coast to take part in this week’s Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games (APES).

Ballina and Tweed cut DA waits, opening door to $1 million each

Ballina and Tweed councils could each secure up to $1 million for local infrastructure after cutting their average development application assessment times by nearly two months.

Exploring trust, identity and human connection

This October, Mental Health month, audiences are invited to step into the world of All of Us and discover what happens when twelve strangers are forced to look beyond their differences and question what they think they know.

One-fish redfish limit takes effect as depleted stocks face rebuilding effort

A feed of redfish now comes with a much tighter limit for Northern Rivers anglers, as new restrictions aim to help the depleted species recover.

Byron urged to seek exemption from state housing fast-track

Byron Shire Council is being urged to seek an exemption from the state government’s housing fast-track system and a pause or review of major developments that conflict with local planning rules.

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Man’s body found after bush party at Drake

NSW Police say an investigation is underway after a man’s body was found on a rural property at Drake on the weekend.

Body found in search for helicopter crash pilot

The body of a man believed to have been piloting a Robinson R44 helicopter that crashed near Tenterfield was found on Sunday, police said.

Kidnapping and a chainsaw: Richmond’s first weekly police report

Officers said they charged a 30-year-old Drake man on 11 December after he allegedly threatened two victims, armed with an axe, knife, and chainsaw, and damaged property.

Woman dies in hospital following crash – Drake Village

A woman has died in hospital following a crash last week at Drake Village, about 60km west of Casino.

Long Gully Road fire OUT

Residents in and around Drake, in the Tenterfield shire, received welcome news from the Rural Fire Service on Sunday afternoon: the Long Gully Road Fire was finally declared OUT.

Fire in Wardell, Busbys Flat Fire still burning

At least ten bush and grass fires were burning in the far north coast area this morning, including one in the Ballina shire.

Fiery start to spring

In an early start to the bushfire season, there are 53 fires burning across NSW this morning.

Cinema under the stars brings dragons to Lismore

The dragons are coming as Newcastle Permanent's renowned Cinema Under the Stars (CUTS) program returns to Lismore this November.

Byron Bay march calls for peace in Gaza

A peaceful march through Byron Bay on Sunday morning brought people together in solidarity with Palestinians and to call for an end to the continuing violence in Gaza.

Police go APES on the Gold Coast

A field of more than 3,600 competitors are on the Gold Coast to take part in this week’s Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games (APES).

Vale Rumpel Stiltskin

I first met Rumpel Stiltskin (legal name Jolly Goodfellow) performing at a late night trippers ball at Tuntable Community Hall in the late ‘80s. We remained friends ever since.