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Brunswick 30 has been delivered to Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour
Following successful sea trials at Yamba the Brunswick 30 was delivered to Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour on Wednesday, May 15.
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Women’s Giving Circle empowering locals
A collective of passionate women taking action to tackle local disadvantage have seen essential local projects funded, and the...
Baby, it’s chilly outside
Three Lords and the Byron Theatre are presenting a special performance of the 1983 classic film The Big Chill on Saturday, May 26. The show includes a concert performance of the soundtrack by The Byron Theatre Orchestra, along with food trucks, cocktails and perhaps the odd bit of audience participation.
Mullum Road upgrade
Construction is expected to commence in December to improve the flood-prone Mullumbimby Road near Uncle Tom’s corner.
Rainbow Dragons turn it on at Kalang regatta
The Rainbow Dragons (Lennox Head-Ballina) successfully competed in the Kalang Dragon Boat Regatta at Urunga earlier this month.
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Hola Amigxs!
Organisers are really excited to announce the second installment of the Mahico Festival at the home of the Blues Festival, The Green Room, on Saturday, June 8, over the King’s birthday long weekend.
SCU Lismore ‘suspends’ music degree, adds others
The Bachelor of Contemporary Music has been ‘suspended’ from Southern Cross University’s Lismore campus, owing to ‘low demand’ from students, a spokesperson says.
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Seas The Day returning to Kingscliff
Surfing Australia has announced the return of Seas The Day for its second year running. The world’s largest female participation surf event will take place over 22-23 June at Kingscliff Beach.
Thousands take in women’s surf festival
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The LEBA Ladybirds have won the U/18s Shortboard division of the inaugural Seas The Day women’s surf festival held at Kingscliff Beach last weekend.
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Editorial – Just another unjust moment in history
Justice has been served and it’s a shit sandwich: whistleblower David McBride is now the first person to be sentenced to jail in Australia for reporting war crimes.
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What do young people want and what do they think needs to change?
The ‘Your Voice, Our Future’ survey has been launched and is asking young people to put forward their views on what is important to them.
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Conciliation meeting over Broadwater floodplain development terminated
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Richmond Valley Council refused a development application for a 60-lot residential development on flood-prone land on Rileys Hill Road, Broadwater, close to the Richmond River in October 2023.
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Pickleball takes Alstonville by storm as new courts open
Alstonville now boasts tournament-standard pickleball courts that opened to an enthusiastic crowd and players last Saturday despite the rain.
