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Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.
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Damning police culture review puts pressure on NSW govt for reform

An independent review into NSW Police Force culture has found systemic sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination against female officers, prompting calls for the Minns Labor government to immediately expand the powers of the state's police watchdog.
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Byron Shire residents urged to lobby feds for better roads and services

Byron Shire Council is calling on the community to help lobby the Australian Government to restore proper funding through their Federal Assistance Grants program from the current 0.5 percent of tax revenue to 1 percent.
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Rainbow Guy recovering from serious car accident

On Sunday, 24 May one of the Northern River’s most beloved and legendary figures Rainbow Guy, aka Guy Feldmann, was involved in a car accident on Tandy’s Lane by Uncle Tom’s.
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Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.
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Byron EchoMichele Lacroix, Mullumbimby - 0

Pool tender

Why! Why! Why! Can someone – in particular one of our councillors – tell me, us, the community, why...
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Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.
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Stories about "poker machines":

Significant changes proposed for Bangalow’s heritage pub

Local News Paul Bibby - 0
Will one of the Shire’s oldest and most iconic pubs get a $13m makeover that will significantly change the heritage look and feel of the venue and increase the space for poker machines?
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NSW government foregoes $1 billion

National News The Echo - 1
The state budget handed down yesterday is proof that the Minns government cares more about the interests of the gambling industry than it does the people of NSW, according to Greens MP and gambling harm reduction spokesperson, MLC Cate Faehrmann.
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No club grants for Tweed, Ballina or Lismore in March list

Local News Mia Armitage - 0
The Tweed, Ballina and Lismore state electorates have failed to appear in the most recent list of funding recipients under the NSW Infrastructure Sports and Recreation club grants program.
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Public health crisis deepens as gambling reforms come under spotlight

National News The Echo - 0
The NSW government’s gambling reform record is coming under scrutiny this GambleAware Week (21-27 October).
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Record pokies losses in 2023 as NSW waits for real reform

National News The Echo - 1
The people of NSW lost $8.129 billion to poker machines in 2023, an increase of $29 million on 2022 and the equivalent of $1,000 for every adult and child in the state.
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New era for gambling in NSW?

National News The Echo - 0
The NSW government says that from From 1 July 2024, venues with more than 20 gaming machine entitlements will be required to have a Responsible Gambling Officer on duty while poker machines are in operation, in an effort to reduce gambling harm.
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A peek into the Tweed gambling cartel 

Byron Echo David Heilpern - 7
Tweed MP, Geoff Provest (Nationals), worked in licensed clubs for 27 years, including 14 years as general manager of the Tweed Heads Bowls Club.  At...
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Why Norths’ takeover of Bangalow Bowlo is bad for the community

Byron Echo Professor Linda Hancock  - 1
It is important to defend and preserve community social sustainability. That is why we need to fend off the Norths Collective takeover of Bangalow Bowlo.
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Kickin’ the Punt launches GoFundMe for films

Local News David Lowe - 2
Ballina-based anti-pokies organisation Kickin' The Punt has launched a new GoFundMe campaign to bring gambling stories to the screen.
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Welcome to the Machine

Local News The Echo - 0
No matter which way you look at it, the statistics around poker machines are devastating. Every day, money is wasted, homes are gambled away, families are broken and lives are lost.
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Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

The Echo - 0
Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 
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Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The Echo - 0
The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.
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Festival and event grants on offer

The Echo - 0
Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.
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Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Aslan Shand - 0
Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.
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