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Calls to reverse NSW anti-protest laws
The harsh sentencing of Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco for stopping a lane of traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in April this year has led to a range of protests and the call to reverse NSW anti-protest laws by lawyer and Greens NSW Legislative Council Member Sue Higginson.
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Public appeal: Grievous bodily harm, Burliegh Heads
Police have released footage of two men they wish to speak with as part of investigations into the grievous bodily harm of a man at Burleigh Heads on Sunday October 2.
Fingal Foreshore Park ready for holiday fun
The Tweed Shire Council is very happy to unveil a new playground at Fingal Foreshore Park that celebrates the rich cultural history of the Tweed coastal village.
The Menu
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Do chefs wield too much power in this world? The power over life and death in fact? In The...
Migrant workers exploited and ripped off
Unions NSW say that a firewall between the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Department of Home Affairs is needed to protect migrant workers from deportation when they report exploitation, as new data reaffirms rife underpayment across Australia.
Why a warming climate creates more devastating rain impacts
Extreme rain and flooding will continue to get worse for decades to come as we have at least another 0.4 degrees of global warming locked in that is likely to be reached by 2030 – in the next ten years.
Govt corps sign MOU ‘to deliver housing across the region’
Two government-run corporations – Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) and Landcom, have agreed upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which they say will deliver housing across the region.
Stories about "Scott Morrison":
Comment: Why we need a federal ICAC
I’ve been thinking about very slow things. Thinking about very fast trains that are very slow coming. Thinking about the never-ending Ballina-Byron Airport upgrade – build a new entry, take it out. Build a new, new entry. Take it out. Rinse, repeat.
Editorial – Proselytising the demise of democracy
According to most political commentary last week, the reason for the former prime minister casually screwing up parliamentary democracy is to be found in his overweening, narcissistic nature.
Moral compass and the former PM
As I reflect on the Morrison government I wonder how it was okay for the former Prime Minister, who fervently professes faith in his God, to treat with such disdain so many people for so long.
Reasons to be cheerful
After nine long years of being led by the least among us, Australia’s future feels optimistic. Thanks, Western Australia, you were instrumental in booting those numpties out!
Australian politics transformed
Following an election like no other, Australia looks set to change course on climate and corruption, with the Coalition's Scott Morrison being prised from office and Anthony Albanese about to form a new Labor government with the support of Greens and teal independents.
Richmond candidates 2022: incumbent Labor, Justine Elliot
Justine Elliot is the incumbent member for the seat of Richmond. She has held the seat since 2004, representing Labor and winning six elections.
Political comment: Running for cover
The phoney campaign is over and Australia will go to the polls on 21 May. Can the ALP get over the line? Will Anthony Albanese's old-fashioned John Curtin glasses and new-fashioned waistline cut it?
It’s official: Australians go to the polls on May 21
There has been plenty of action in Australian politics today and though it was commonly known throughout the morning, Scott Morrison didn't make the announcement of a May 21 election until 11.30am.
Adam Bandt on the floods, housing, the third party and Mandy Nolan
This week Greens head honcho Adam Bandt spent time in Mullumbimby to see for himself the crushing result of the floods.
Byron Mayor gives ScMo ‘the benefit of the doubt’
It’s the $2,000 question. Will the Byron, Ballina and Tweed Shires share in the extra government disaster payments offered to our neighbours in Lismore, Richmond Valley, and Clarence Valley?
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Tweed Council secures environmental water sharing during drought
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Two items at last week's Tweed Shire Council meeting highlighted the commitment of the council to sharing water with the environment even during low-flow and drought periods.
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Celebrating the life of Jack Paris Crittle
Young DJ and keen surfer, Jack Crittle, was tragically killed in a car accident last week. A celebration of his life will be held this Monday, 12 December at 10am.
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Mullum’s Federation Bridge closed again tonight
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Mullum and hinterland residents and visitors are reminded that Federation Bridge will be closed again tonight from 6pm to 4am for repairs.
Articles & Columns
Changing the world with non-violent action
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‘Nonviolence is an intensely active force when properly understood and used.’ These are the words of Gandhi, the man who led nationwide campaigns in his country to ease poverty by creating a movement of resistance that contributed to ending British Rule in India.
