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The secret nature of the Iron Gates case
Despite a comprehensive refusal of the development application for residential development at the Iron Gates at Evans Head last year the DA is still ‘live’ in the NSW Land & Environment Court as the developer pushes back.
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Backlash Stan Grant
Extraordinary negative and callous statements regarding Stan Grant in the recent edition’s Backlash section. Grant was a terrible host?...
Have you seen Jordyn?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a woman and baby missing from Wilson's Creek, near Mullumbimby.
Tweed Sustainability Awards kick off with nominations now open
Nominations for outstanding efforts by members of the Tweed community to protect and care for the Tweed’s precious environment are being sought as part of this year’s Tweed Sustainability Awards.
The secret nature of the Iron Gates case
Despite a comprehensive refusal of the development application for residential development at the Iron Gates at Evans Head last year the DA is still ‘live’ in the NSW Land & Environment Court as the developer pushes back.
Funding for organic growers
For the last 40 years, Santos Organics has prioritised products on its shelves that are locally grown or produced....
A deer in the headlights
The Tweed Shire, Byron Shire, and Kyogle councils have joined forces to find out just what is happening with feral deer in the region.
Stories about "internet hacking":
Mandy Nolan’s Soap Box: The Senseless
What the hell happened to the Census? For the next four years the government will be using the data of a handful of people...
When governments hack, it’s legal?
Top hacking company gets, um, hacked, and its data reveals secret govt programs. Phillip Frazer reports.
Local News
Vaping and young people – what can be done to reduce the impact?
Two community forums are being held to look at the issue of youth vaping. The first is taking place today in Coffs Harbour and a second forum will be held in Ballina on 20 June.
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Man charged following shooting in Ballina
A man has been charged following a public place shooting in the state’s Ballina.
Byron Echo
Army depot construction starts in Chinderah
Federal Labor have announced local Indigenous companies in Tweed Heads are starting construction of new facilities, which will benefit the Australian Army’s A Company, 41st Battalion, Royal NSW Regiment and 225 Army Cadet Unit.
Byron Echo
Developer quietly revises large Suffolk DA
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The company behind a controversial mixed-use development in the heart of Suffolk Park has quietly submitted revised plans for the proposal as part of the ongoing court battle over the matter.
