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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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Vale William ‘Bill’ Ewen

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Lismore shops enchanted for Lantern Parade

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Pottsville Beach Community Hall celebrates 40 years

The Pottsville Beach Community Hall is celebrating its 40th birthday and the whole community is invited to join the party.

Byron Writers Festival reveals 30th anniversary program

As August draws near and authors gear up for a big weekend in Byron Bay, Byron Writers Festival has revealed its complete program for its 30th anniversary edition

Stories about "police chase":

Police chase stolen vehicle in Tweed, man charged

Police say a man will face court today charged after an alleged pursuit in a stolen vehicle at Tweed Heads yesterday morning.

Police chase e-bike thieves in Byron Bay

Two men faced court on last Thursday following an alleged pursuit near Byron Bay on Wednesday morning.

Christmas Day cross-border police chase ends in Ballina arrests

Two adults and a teenager have been charged over an alleged car chase from across the Queensland border into NSW on Christmas Day.

Repeat drink-driver caught without interlock

A repeat drink-driving offender was caught driving in the Tweed Byron Police District without their court-ordered alcohol interlock device fitted, officers said last week.

16 arrested for traffic offences in Tweed Byron, 2 fatal

Tweed Byron police say they arrested 26 people in the week to last Friday, including sixteen for road and/or traffic offences.

Tip-off from public leads to arrest in Murwillumbah

Police say information from the public led them to two arrests in Murwillumbah last week.

Teenager charged with Lennox home invasion, car theft

A sixteen-year-old boy is to appear in court in January charged with offences related to an alleged home invasion and car theft at Lennox Head early Friday morning.

Accused DV offender arrested after two crashes fleeing police

A young man wanted for several domestic violence and police pursuits offences caused two crashes and stole a moped from its driver waiting at traffic lights, police say.

Man accused of murder in Iluka

Police have charged a 41-year-old man in relation to the alleged murder of another man and a car chase over the weekend.

Officer makes arrest by surfboard in Tweed River

An alleged stolen car; three police chases, including a crash that injured another driver; and a failed attempt to swim away from an arresting officer on a surfboard.

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'.