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Handcrafted delicious French pastries at Mullum Farmers Markets

Allie Godfrey A taste of France has arrived at the Mullumbimby Farmers Market, with local pastry chef Dan introducing his...
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Six dwellings proposed on flood-prone Mullum block

Six units are proposed at the eastern end of New City Road, Mullumbimby, on a site that was inundated during the 2022 floods. Submitted by Duncan Band's Kollective, Development Application (DA) 10.2026.269.1 at 73 New City Road is on public exhibition with Byron Shire Council, and sits within the Shire's flood planning area.
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Lismore wants a a safe, accessible and long-term home for the Hannah Cabinet

The Hannah Cabinet was created by Lismore master craftsman Geoff Hannah OAM over six-and-a-half years and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most significant pieces of contemporary decorative furniture.
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Regional Seniors Travel Card to return if coalition win 2027 election

Member for Tweed Geoff Provest (Nationals) says he will bring back the Regional Seniors Travel Card if his government is voted in at the March 2027 election.
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Caring for community

The Rotary Club of Mullumbimby presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club (BSLSC) in support of its ongoing operations.
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Helping hands create strong communities

Volunteering fosters meaningful connections and Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre creates a shared space where people from all backgrounds and circumstances gather.
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Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

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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Stories about "DV":

Nearly 1,000 DV arrests across NSW in 4 days

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Nearly a thousand alleged domestic violence offenders were arrested last week as part of the latest four-day NSW Police Operation Amarok.
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DV vigil coming soon to Lismore Quad

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The Northern Rivers community is invited to come together for a vigil at the Lismore Quad on Thursday, 21 May 2026, to honour the women and children who have tragically lost their lives to domestic and family violence, and to stand in solidarity with survivors, families, and frontline workers.
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Clubs say no to DV with Purple Friday

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Local clubs have joined a state-wide campaign to turn purple today, as part of the industry's state-wide Purple Friday – Clubs say no to domestic violence (DV) campaign.
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DV victim protections boosted, says govt

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Protections for domestic violence victims are being strengthened, says the NSW Labor government. In a media release they say, organised crime networks will also be...
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$5m in funding to assist DV survivors navigate justice system

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A Lismore-based domestic family and sexual violence housing and support service has welcomed a $5m NSW government investment to ‘strengthen justice responses for victim-survivors of sexual violence’
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Riding 350 kms to do something about DV

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Registrations are rolling in for the Against the Wind charity bike ride happening later this month, raising funds for frontline domestic violence services. The distance represents the 350 DV calls made in NSW every day.
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Domestic violence at least 25% of all NR arrests

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A 29-year-old Stokers Siding man is to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court today charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in a domestic violence context.
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Police reject LECC recommendations after Ballina DV death investigation

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The time taken to respond to a Ballina domestic violence (DV) incident has been defended by the Counsel to the Commissioner of NSW Police.
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New Year’s Day DV stats almost double yearly rate

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One of the most celebrated days of the year is also one of the most dangerous for victims of domestic violence. New Year’s Day is the worst day of the year for incidents of domestic violence, with calls for help doubling the daily average on January 1.
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Kidnapping and a chainsaw: Richmond’s first weekly police report

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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.
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Local farming legend retires after 23 years

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Thursday, 25 June marks the end of an era for local farmer Kenrick Riley who is retiring from Byron Farmers Market after 23 years. Kenrick...
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Highwayman’s Winter Whisky Feast

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Highwayman’s Dan Woolley has been working with whisky for over 20 years, and started to fill his own barrels here in Byron Bay over...
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Men’s XV: Byron Shire Rebels vs Lismore

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The Rebels Men’s XV put in a dominant attacking display of rugby to see off Lismore 42-17, racking up six tries in a performance...
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Byron’s Winter Whales raise $43,000

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The Byron Bay Winter Whales (BBWW) took to the ocean for the 39th time this year on the first Sunday of May and raised $43,000 for local organisations and charities.
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