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Floodplain developments major concern for Kingscliff, Tumbulgum and Chinderah communities
Concerned community representatives for Kingscliff, Tumbulgum and Chinderah communities met with Member for Tweed Geoff Provest last Friday to discuss the risks of approved but yet to built developments on flood prone land.
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Just us, with the wild goat
Simon Haslam
I don’t know if you can recall one of those luminous moments in your life when it just...
What a weekend! National Circus Fest success at Mullum
It was a big weekend of acrobatic feats at the National Circus Fest, held at the Mullum Showgrounds.
The Tweed Artisan Food Festival is almost here
The sixth Tweed Artisan Food Festival will be held at the end of the month – the festival runs for 10 days with 20 curated events showcasing the people, the place and the produce of the Tweed.
New digs for flood adaptation project
Mullum Cares has a new home in the Railway Shed Yard, on the corner of Prince and Ann Streets in Mullum.
Chemicals left by first stars in the universe may have been detected by the Gemini North telescope
The chemical remains of the earliest stars in the universe may have been discovered by astronomers.
Rain on the way…
Heavy rain is expected across much of the east coast of Australia over the coming week, but there is cautious optimism that the Northern Rivers won't cop the worst of the falls this time.
Stories about "gaming machines":
Ballina Council baulks at taking tough measures on poker machines
Ballina Council will write to the Minister for Liquor Gaming and Racing and local MPs to request that greater efforts be made to monitor electronic gaming machines in the shire.
Local News
How to weave yarns and community this weekend
Beginner and advanced basket weavers have a chance to develop their skills under master tutelage this weekend in Ballina with thanks to the Northern Rivers Community Gallery.
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Celebration as Farrelly House reopens in Lismore
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On Tuesday to the relief and joy of dozens of Lismore folk, Farrelly House, the home of Red Inc. and the Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS), reopened on Magallan Street.
Byron Echo
A journey of a step or two
Apart from organic shiraz, my latest investment in health is this mini-stepper, or ‘massage stepper’ as they call it in the country of origin.
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Tweed Council leads the way for responsible dog ownership
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The reality is that if you let your dog off-leash in areas where there is native wildlife from birds to wallabies they will disturb nesting sites and potentially attack, maim and kill wildlife, regardless of how much you love them.
