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Splendour 2024 cancelled
It's offical, Splendour in the Grass 2024 has been cancelled.
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Bruns-Billinudgel RSL marches on
Though recently the membership of the Brunswick Heads–Billinudgel RSL sub-Branch has grown, the numbers are still very low and if there is not a continual increase, this chapter faces closing.
New report highlights gaps in rural and remote health
The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report has just been released. Presenting the latest data on the health of rural and remote Australians and evidence on service gaps, it identifies issues in urgent need of attention from service providers, funders, partners and policy makers.
Murwillumbah’s Rebecca Whan recognised for tireless work post 2022 floods
Murwillumbah was severely impacted by the 2022 floods and it was a huge community effort to support, rescue and inspire everyone to move forward.
The power of the people is much stronger than the people in power
‘I feel so powerless,’ a friend said. It’s an understandable sentiment in the face of tragic situations out of our individual control, but there are things people can do to effect change, especially when we come together as a community.
Mayoral casting vote gets Lismore’s Affordable Housing Strategy over the line
At the recent Lismore City Council meeting former Mayor Vanessa Ekins and councillor Elly Bird moved the motion to introduce an Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme and submit it to the state government for a gateway determination.
Premier yet to respond to Albo’s offer of disaster recovery funds
Northern Rivers community groups are renewing calls for the NSW premier to formally ask the Commonwealth to fully fund the region's 2022 disaster recovery.
Stories about "robbery":
Woman charged over alleged armed robbery – Tweed Heads
A woman will appear in court today charged over the alleged armed robbery of a man at Tweed Heads earlier this week.
Appeal for information after man assaulted in Lismore
NSW Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted and robbed in the South Lismore area in March.
Teenage boy accused of robbing Tweed chemists
A teenage boy is due to face court later this month after police accused him of stealing from two pharmacies in the Tweed Shire last week.
Attempt armed robbery at Cabarita Beach
Police say that at about 5.20am last Saturday, officers from Tweed-Byron Police District were called to a carpark on Tweed Coast Road, Cabarita Beach, to reports of a robbery.
Armed thief robs Lismore restaurant
NSW Police say an investigation is underway following an armed robbery in Lismore yesterday.
Armed robbery at Woolgoolga on Saturday
Police say they have mounted an investigation following an armed robbery at a Woolgoolga service station at the weekend.
Main Arm man charged with Sydney robbery
Quiet Coopers Lane, Main Arm, was raided by police last Tuesday (August 29) seeking a man over a robbery that took place in Rockdale earlier in the month.
Qld teen arrested over Casino assault and robbery
Police have arrested a Logan teenager and charged him over an ugly incident in which a Casino teen was punched, kicked in the head and had his backpack stolen.
Man has backpack, phone stolen in Tweed Heads
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was surrounded and had his phone and backpack stolen, as well as being punched up by a group in a Tweed Heads street on Tuesday evening.
Police seek man over Banora Point bag-snatch
Police have released this image of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries after the robbery on a 76-year-old woman at Banora Point last month.
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We just love him!
If you’re over 50 you might not be a fan of Tom Jones, but you can bet your mum is. If you’re under 40 you might not even know who he is, but your grandmother probably wet her pants at the mere mention of his name.
Byron Echo
Peter Garrett gives Bluesfest the nod
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If I say the words ‘US Forces give the nod’, I can pretty much guarantee that you will hear the unmistakable voice of Peter Garrett ringing in your ears. Your head may even start to bob up and down a bit.
Local News
Save Wallum finalist in NSW 2024 environment awards
The Save Wallum campaign has been named as a finalist in the Nature Conservation Council of NSW Environment Awards 2024. The award ceremony will be held in Sydney tonight, and Save Wallum spokesperson and ecologist James Barrie will be attending with Tegan Kitt, another founding member of the group.
National News
New report highlights gaps in rural and remote health
The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report has just been released. Presenting the latest data on the health of rural and remote Australians and evidence on service gaps, it identifies issues in urgent need of attention from service providers, funders, partners and policy makers.