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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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Caring for community

The Rotary Club of Mullumbimby presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club (BSLSC) in support of its ongoing operations.
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Appeal to locate wanted man Adam Richards

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a man wanted on outstanding warrants in the Casino area.
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A bit of fun to raise some funds

Bobby Conn and Molly O’Neil, from Drover (either end) Paul Tansley from Stone & Wood (back) with Damian Farrell from Fletcher St Cottage pulling out his best Ray Charles moves. Join them and plenty of other performers at the 12th Festival of The Stone on Saturday, 20 June
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Tipping point, climate change

Please do not think me didactic. There is a sense of urgency that communities including Byron Bay must prepare for. ...
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Flood gauges installed in Ballina and Wardell 

Residents in Ballina and Wardell will have more more localised flood warnings, giving them time to prepare before floodwaters arrives, thanks to new flood forecast services along the Richmond River.
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Lismore shops enchanted for Lantern Parade

Winners of Lismore’s Enchanted Windows comp have been announced, with The Two Ravens taking top spot. The comp is part of the city's Lantern Parade, to be held this Saturday, 20 June.
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Stories about "rescue":

Vale William ‘Bill’ Ewen

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The funeral service for Marine Rescue Ballina volunteer William ‘Bill’ Ewen was held on Monday at Ballina RSL Club.
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Marine Rescue volunteers assist disabled dive boat

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Volunteers and two vessels from Marine Rescue Point Danger safely assisted thirteen people to shore on Saturday afternoon after a commercial dive vessel experienced engine issues and was unable to safely cross the Tweed Bar.
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Three surfers rescued by police officer in Byron Bay

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A NSW police officer has rescued three surfers – including one who was unconscious – after they got into trouble while surfing at Byron Bay last night.
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Learn how to help local wildlife

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The volunteers at Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers do a fantastic job looking after local wildlife in distress. If you're interested in becoming a wildlife carer, the group is running an introductory course later this month at Goonellabah.
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Ballina swimmer dies in hospital two days after rescue

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A man has died in hospital after being pulled from the surf at Ballina Friday morning, police said on Monday.
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A very late night for two children and dad rescued from rainforest

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Two young children and their father were rescued from Mt Nardi in the early hours of Sunday morning after a planned bushwalk ‘took longer than expected'.
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2025 closes with tragedy for Surf Life Saving NSW

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Surf Life Saving NSW has responded to multiple serious coastal incidents across the state yesterday, including one confirmed fatality, an ongoing search and rescue operation, a resuscitation and several critical rescues.
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Inter-hospital transfer – Maclean to Southport

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Around 7pm yesterday (Tuesday 18 November) the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance on an urgent inter-hospital transfer from Maclean Hospital to Gold Coast University Hospital.
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Sailors rescued 40 km offshore by Marine Rescue volunteers

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Volunteers from Marine Rescue Point Danger completed an 81 km round-trip rescue after responding to a Pan Pan call off the Tweed last week.
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Rescued Lennox donkeys happy in their new home

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It was a sad day for many people in Lennox Head when the iconic donkeys had to leave their hilly home of many years on the old Condon farm, but they have well and truly landed on their hooves at Coopers Shoot, thanks to Lisa Willey from Free Rein Horsemanship.
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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

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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'.
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Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

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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.
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Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

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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.
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Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

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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'.
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