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How much do you know about koalas?
How well do you know your koala facts? Test your knowledge at the June 2 Koala Hard Quiz in Mullumbimby.
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Father and son win first sailing race
Sixteen boats competed in the Tweed Valley Sailing Club’s race day earlier this month in a 10-12 knot breeze that suited newcomers to the sport well.
Police chase ends in head-on car and truck crash
Police have declared a critical incident investigation after a car chase in Ballina ended in a crash Friday night.
Interview with Mell and Zara from the Byron Comedy Fest
After a year under a COVID-19 hiatus, The Byron Comedy Fest is back! Next Thursday sees this fledgling event open the doors to its second weekend presenting all that is fabulous and funny. Set on the Byron beachfront at the Byron Surf Club and styled as a classy bespoke beachside speakeasy, this event is the creative lovechild of besties Zara Noruzi and Mell Coppin.
Greater Sydney under COVID related restrictions
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has just announced that greater Sydney area will go into lockdown until next Monday.
Respect for Country
Léandra Martiniello, Whian Whian
It is the night of the full moon, I have just watched it rise. On the...
War The Bloody Hell Are You?
When faced with potential conflict, why are we abandoning the strategy that’s worked in the past for one that will definitely fail?
Stories about "fingernails":
Soap Box #137 Not so handy
Fascinated by your hands and what they tell about you? Mandy's new fingernails pose some ticklish challenges.
Local News
Tweed residents facing rate rise in 2021/2022 financial year
Paul Bibby - 0
Tweed residents are invited to provide feedback on their council's budget, revenue policy and fees and charges, as Tweed Council prepares to finalise its delivery program and operational plan for the next financial year.
Letters
Exotic and hybrid
Dailan Pugh, Byron Bay
I was shocked to see the abundant exotic and hybrid plantings at Byron’s new bus interchange.
As Byron Council used to have...
Local News
Locals call for automatic revocation of speeding fines on Hinterland Way in first half of April
Aslan Shand - 0
When local man Nathan Hicks saw posts on Facebook about locals who had received fines they believed were incorrect he decided to look into challenging his own fine.
Letters
Ageism alive and well
Margaret Boshier, St Ives
I have been spending time in the ocean since before I could walk; I grew up at the beach; I have...
