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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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Fisherman dies at Evans Head

NSW Police have reported that a fisherman has died after being swept off the rocks yesterday at Evans Head.
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LettersJudy Bamberger, O’Connor ACT - 0

What are we going to *DO* about it?

Israel is expediting legislation to plan and legalise 69 outposts, allocating over 100-million shekels (about US$34-million). Israel’s Defence Ministry is...
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Local NewsEve Jeffery - 0

Pups, people and police had a Dogly good time at Love Lennox

This year's Love Lennox Festival went off with a bang and a bark as the much anticipated Dogly Fun Show took over the main stage area for plenty of K9 fun.
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The NT intervention laws that shape lives

local filmmaker Sinem Saban will be presenting back-to-back screenings in Murwillumbah of her two award-winning films that not only expose draconian Australian intervention policies, but also present the catastrophic fallout from these laws that have been unravelling in Aboriginal communities to this day.
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Byron EchoCr Jack Dods, Myocum - 0

Pool tenders

A final word on the Mullum and Byron pool tenders. The five councillors who voted for Belgravia obviously care deeply...
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New bus services for Tweed and Murwillumbah

From 29 June, 175 additional weekly bus services will be added to Tweed and Murwillumbah routes.
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Stories about "Richmond Valley Council":

EPA questioned over alleged effluent polluting national park

Local News The Echo - 0
With Richmond Valley Council doubling the capacity of the Evans Head Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP), a local community group has raised concerns over effluent which they say is being released into a National Park. 
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Iron Gates bridge assessment: an old bridge with big problems?

Articles & Columns Dr Richard Gates - 0
Dr Richard Gates from Evans Head Residents for Sustainable Development on the problematic bridge at Iron Gates.
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Have your say on managing Airforce Beach 4WD access

Local News The Echo - 0
The vexed issue of 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) access at Airforce Beach, Evans Head, is now open for public comment, closing 30 November.
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Concerns raised over formalising 4WD vehicle access to Airforce Beach near Evans Head

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 0
A decision by Richmond Valley Council to formalise the Airforce Beach access point (north of Evans Head) with asphalt parking and four-wheel drive access...
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Richmond Valley’s water is ace!

Local News The Echo - 1
There might be 'water, water everywhere', but which is the best drop to drink?
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Early end to bushfire danger season for Far North Coast

Local News Aslan Shand - 2
No fire permits will be needed from midnight on Monday, February 17 on the Far North Coast with the NSW Rural Fire Service having called an early end to the bushfire danger period. 
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Richmond Valley Council reserves its right to appeal Iron Gates decision

Local News The Echo - 0
Last Friday Richmond Valley Council (RVC) announced that it has lodged a Notice of Intention to Appeal the recent judgement made by the NSW Land and Environment Court in favour of Goldcoral Pty Ltd’s Iron Gates development at Evans Head.
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Residential development approved at Iron Gates

Local News Dr Richard Gates - 6
Dr Richard Gates from Evans Head Residents for Sustainable Development Inc. further unpacks the news from yesterday.
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Local housing prices down over 20 per cent

Local News The Echo - 4
The region has seen falling house prices, new data from CoreLogic suggests.
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Aussie artists to headline Festival of the Waters

Local News The Echo - 0
Richmond Valley residents and visitors can look forward to two days of unparalleled entertainment next month as Richmond Valley Council presents the new Festival of the Waters.
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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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Local News

Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

The Echo - 0
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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