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Contentious Cudgen Connection refused – but developer not backing down
The contentious Cudgen Connection development proposed on State Significant Farmland on the protected Cudgen Plateau next to the Tweed Valley Hospital site was in front of Tweed Shire Councillors at yesterday's planning meeting.
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More than a Play
Still Here by Dave & the Daves is more than a play; it’s a 60-minute lifeline on stage that champions mental health through laughter, music, and the art of storytelling. A bit of slapstick, a healthy dose of character comedy, and a few raw truths about navigating life with depression, Still Here is an intoxicating blend of uproarious laughter and heartfelt empathy.
Not enough patients, too many renos, says Bupa on Bruns clinic closure
Foreign-owned corporation Bupa has provided a statement around the recent closure of its Brunswick Holistic Dental Centre (BHDC), saying reduced patient volumes and the need for significant building renovations led to the decision.
First guests revealed for Byron Writers Fest
The first wave of authors set to grace the Byron Writers Festival stages for the 2024 event have been announced.
Man charged over alleged driving and property offences
A man will appear before court today charged with 22 offences following an investigation into several alleged driving and property offences at Murwillumbah.
World-class pizza in the heart of Byron Bay
In the picturesque heart of Byron Bay, a culinary revolution is unfolding—with pizza taking centre stage. Spearheaded by the...
May the 4th be with you at the Nudge
The galaxies have aligned with two amazing guest DJs – DANU, aka Kelly Lynch, and Andrew Haig – joining the Cunning Stunts resident DJs Lord Sut and Dale Stephen in the Shed at May’s Nudge Nudge Wink Wink: The Ultimate Party with a Conscience!
Stories about "Native title":
New board announced for Dirawong Reserve – no former members selected
A new community board has been appointed to oversee the management of the popular Dirawong Reserve at Evans Head.
First official Widjabul Wia-bal Day
The first official Widjabul Wia-bal Day has been recognised on the Northern Rivers this week.
First Nations native title claimants win case in UN
A Charles Sturt University legal expert has won a historic case in a United Nations tribunal for native title claimants in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Change gonna come… Widjabul Wia-bal finally granted native title
The Widjabul Wia-bal people have been granted native title to a large part of their traditional lands, which span a large swathe of the Northern Rivers.
Storylines – Recognising goanna country
Motivated by the Eddie Mabo case for land rights and the fact that important sites for Aboriginal people were being eaten up by rapacious land development supported by local government, Bandjalang Elder Lawrence Wilson became the prime mover for the original Native Title claims at Evans Head.
Native Title declared on Evans Head after 25-year fight
Last week the court met on Evans Head, where 52 small parcels of land covering a total of 7.2 square kilometres were given native title.
Always was, always will be…
Yesterday the Federal Court convened at Brunswick Heads to recognise the native title rights of the Bundjalung People of Byron Bay.
Another blow for our First Australians
Lynette Dickinson, Pottsville.
I was shocked to hear that the Queensland Government was ready to extinguish Native Title rights of the Wangan and Jagalingou traditional owners...
Indigenous rights and Adani’s land deal
The Wangan and Jagalingou Traditional Owners Family Council is involved in a remarkable struggle to assert their Indigenous rights in opposition to the proposed Adani Carmichael coal mine. Despite the company’s board-level decision to proceed, the mine has not cleared all legal hurdles.
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Housing roundtable held in Lismore
Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin MP hosted a Northern Rivers housing roundtable in this week.
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Remember to ‘Wage Peace, Not War’ says Lismore local
Last week a global peace movement started in Lismore and the idea behind it is to blanket the world in peace signs.
Local News
Should Local Land Service be the only consent for Private Native Forestry in Kyogle Shire?
The impact of Private Native Forestry agreements are often contentious and with eastern Australia being the only first world country identified as one of 24 ‘deforestation hotspots’ around the world the question of who provides permission and oversees the consent for PNF is important.
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State of the Hempire revealed at Nimbin MardiGrass
The state of the Hempire in the Northern Rivers is healthy. In the last two years many changes have come about, both strategically and tactically. Celebrate this weekend at the Nimbin MardiGrass.
