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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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Warming winter for Tweed Shire’s homeless
It's no secret that the Far North Coast has some of the highest homelessness figures in the country and Dharma Care is determined to reduce those figures as the days get colder.
Man charged following shooting in Ballina
A man has been charged following a public place shooting in Ballina.
Wollongbar Alstonville take win in reduced round
COVID-19 and a mounting injury toll truncated the senior rounds of Far North Coast Rugby Union with just four...
Vaccinating koalas
It is interesting to read that the program of catching and vaccinating wild koalas against chlamydial disease is happening...
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.
#BeatPlasticPollution this World Environment Day
It’s World Environment Day and this year the spotlight is on finding solutions to plastic pollution – #BeatPlasticPollution.
Stories about "multiculturalism":
A Harmony Festival for everyone
Australia is a melting pot of cultures and nationalities – about half of our citizens were born overseas or have a parent from overseas and we all know someone who wasn’t born here.
It’s multiculturalism or bust for our planet
It feels strange to be arguing about the benefits of multiculturalism as a cornerstone of any modern society in the 21st century. These monocultures threaten the fabric of civilisation as we know it, so it’s a good time to have this conversation.
Banning the burqa is racist, oppressive and patronising
Greens MLC, Dr Mehreen Faruqi. We live in a society where people have the right to wear what they want. Muslim women have the right to freedom of choice, just like every other Australian. No one in Australia has the right to tell a woman how to dress, least of all the government. It is a woman’s right to choose what she wears.
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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.
Local News
Man charged following shooting in Ballina
A man has been charged following a public place shooting in 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.
