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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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In loving memory of Dr Tony Parkes AO PhD (1929 – 2026)

Dr Tony Parkes AO PhD, one of Australia’s most visionary conservation leaders and a pioneering force in ecological restoration, passed away last Thursday at the age of 96. He spent his final months at Honey Bee Homes in Ewingsdale.
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Coolamon Baby supports Aboriginal mothers

Coolamon Community supports new Aboriginal mothers by providing a no-strings-attached baby bundle via culturally-sensitive health workers.
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Local boxing legend visits Byron Boxing

Kyogle heavyweight, Athol McQueen, who represented Australia at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and famously floored a then-unknown Joe Frazier,...
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Early childhood educators to receive 15pc pay rise

The federal Labor government says it is investing a further $3.6 billion over the next two years to lock in the historic 15 cent pay rise for early childhood educators.
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Byron EchoMichele Grant, Ocean Shores - 0

Long serving drudges

One category overlooked for an award at The Echo’s 40th birthday party was for the long-serving drudges. Jenny Dalimore, Steve...
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Byron EchoChris Abraham, Mullumbimby - 0

Councillors silent

I spent some time preparing a submission regarding the draft DCP for the redevelopment of the Mullumbimby Hospital site. I...
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Stories about "search":

Search for missing boater in recovery phase

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Queensland Police say a multi-agency search for a 44-year-old man reported missing from a fishing vessel near Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast on Friday is in the recovery phase.
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Swimmer reported missing makes it back to shore

Local News The Echo - 0
A swimmer reported missing on Saturday afternoon from the Ballina coastline managed to make it back to shore without help from emergency services at the ready.
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Missing Yamba sailors returned home

Local News The Echo - 0
Two sailors and the boat they were trying to take to Queensland have been returned to Yamba after a massive search operation over the weekend.
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Local police continue search for missing QLD officer

Local News The Echo - 0
Police say local officers and water police have continued to search over the weekend on the Northern Rivers for a missing Queensland police officer.
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Man’s body found in Iluka surf

Local News The Echo - 0
Police say they recovered a man’s body from the surf in Iluka early Saturday morning.
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Day 3 of search for missing Wollumbin hiker

Local News The Echo - 0
Police say a search is underway for a hiker believed to be missing at Wollumbin since Saturday night.
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Community search for Gage Wilson to continue

Local News Mia Armitage - 0
A community search is to continue today for missing 31-year-old Mullumbimby man Gage Wilson.
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Search to resume for swimmer missing at Byron Bay

Local News The Echo - 0
A search resumed this morning for a man reported missing while swimming at Byron Bay.
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‘A very emotional day’ – Police suspend search for Théo Hayez

Local News Paul Bibby - 2
NSW Police have officially suspended the search for Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez, meaning that officers and emergency services will undertake no further physical searching unless or until new information comes to light.
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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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