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Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads
A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.
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Editorial – Let’s do the development dance!
Some good questions were raised by residents at last week’s Council meeting – and were ‘taken on notice’ by Mayor, Michael Lyon.
Urgent appeal
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Govt cost-shifting ‘erodes financially sustainable local government’
Byron Shire Council looks set to add its voice to the growing chorus calling on the state government to stop shifting responsibilities and costs onto local government.
Fresh air federal funds for Northern Rivers schools in need
Eighteen schools in the Northern Rivers division of Richmond have received $25,000 each as part of the federal government’s School Upgrade Fund, Labor Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said last week.
Carrying and passing the torch
If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit.
Casuarina cricketers too strong for Mullumbimby Brunswick in grand final
Mullumbimby Brunswick Cricket Club (MBCC) had a very successful season finishing second on the ladder at the end of the home and away season with 13 wins and 4 losses, but fell short of winning the grand final against the Casuarina Crocs.
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Friday’s 4 the locals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LRgM24bmh4
Chasing the great song
'It started with a small obsession to write the perfect song, with everything I would want in it', says Kato. 'Of...
Music history made in them thar hills
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fg8Y-rS5e0
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Belle Hendrik made history on Saturday when she strummed the first few chords as the opening act at the inaugural North Coast Songwriters...
Music history made in front of your eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzX3RBnIuNk
The dawn of a new era begins next Saturday when Upper Main Arm’s Kohinur Hall hosts the first of the North Coast Songwriters Group...
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Where should affordable housing go in Tweed Shire?
Should affordable and social housing in the Tweed Shire be tucked away in a few discreet corners? Perhaps it should be on the block next to where you live?
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Making Lismore Showground accessible to everyone
The Lismore Showground isn’t just a critical local community asset that plays host to a number of major events each year, but has also been used as an evacuation centre during past natural disasters in the region.
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Iconic Lennox beach shed upgraded – not demolished
Lennox Park and the shelter shed has now been upgraded and reopened.
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Govt cost-shifting ‘erodes financially sustainable local government’
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Byron Shire Council looks set to add its voice to the growing chorus calling on the state government to stop shifting responsibilities and costs onto local government.