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The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.

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Call to end damaging native logging agreements

North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) is calling on the NSW state government to reassess the Wood Supply Agreements (WSA) that facilitate native forest in NSW’s state forests.

Difficult times

We live in difficult times: so it’s good to know some things are certain; the sun will rise in...

Vale William ‘Bill’ Ewen

The funeral service for Marine Rescue Ballina volunteer William ‘Bill’ Ewen was held on Monday at Ballina RSL Club.

A rainforest table

If you’ve driven the stretch out to Suffolk Park, you may have passed it without quite knowing it was...

Leviathans circling

Beyond the froth and bubble of the daily political soap opera, there are some major threats confronting Australia and its government.

Where is the real cost in rail v trail?

When the state government closed the one daily train service on the Casino to Murwillumbah line, which records show...

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Wanted: citizen scientists to check on our creeks

The Richmond River upper catchment is currently sitting on a C- in the Richmond River Ecological Health Report Card. It's not a number we can accept without doing something about it.

Seven including youth charged over fatal G’bah brawl

Police on Friday said they’d arrested another six people including a teenager as part of investigations into an alleged affray they believe is linked to a man's death in Goonellabah last month.

Police review launched after dead man found in G’bah

Both police and the state’s police watchdog say they are investigating how officers responded when a man’s body was found in Goonellabah on Friday.

Seven charged over DV during Operation Surge – Richmond Police District

Northern Region Police have conducted a three-day operation focused on locating and arresting alleged domestic violence (DV) offenders in the state’s north.

Do not approach: man wanted on DV warrant

Police are asking the public for help finding a man wanted on outstanding arrest warrants relating to alleged domestic violence offences.

Teen charged following investigation into alleged robberies – Lismore and Goonellabah

A teenage boy has been charged following an investigation into a spate of alleged armed robberies in the Lismore and Goonellabah areas.

Five charged during Lismore’s Operation Rapina

NSW Police say that five people will face court as an additional 27 people were issued criminal infringement notices during Operation Rapina targeting anti-social and criminal behaviour across the Richmond area.

NSW RA fails to formally agree to house relocations to high ground at Goonellabah, say Council staff

Land at Goonellabah proposed for rezoning to accommodate housing is to be considered at this week’s Lismore City Council meeting but hopes for house relocations from flood areas appear reduced.

Farmers donate organic produce outside depleted supermarket

More essential supplies are expected to return to the Northern Rivers today after chronic shortages across the region ever since ex-Cyclone Alfred’s risks first became urgent late last week.

Man charged after trying to steal SES boat

A man will face court today charged after allegedly attempting to steal a NSW SES boat near Lismore overnight.

Hemp industry given boost with development plan

A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.

Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

Faith-based, not-for-profit organisation providing community services in NSW, Wesley Mission, has welcomed Tweed Shire Council’s decision to publicly recognise the impact of gambling harm and advocate for stronger harm-minimisation measures.

Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

The annual Winter Warmer Homelessness Relief campaign, hosted by Dharma Care, will return for 2026 with cabaret at Salt, Kingscliff, on Thursday 2 July, headlined by comedian Mandy Nolan, interactive performance artist The Space Cowboy and the Kinship Doobai Dancers, with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Jackie.

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'.