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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

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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Flood gauges installed in Ballina and Wardell 

Residents in Ballina and Wardell will have more more localised flood warnings, giving them time to prepare before floodwaters arrives, thanks to new flood forecast services along the Richmond River.
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Call to end damaging native logging agreements

North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) is calling on the NSW state government to reassess the Wood Supply Agreements (WSA) that facilitate native forest in NSW’s state forests.
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Artist Gerwyn Davies exhibits at Tweed Gallery

From 3 July, a major new body of work by Gadigal/Sydney-based artist Gerwyn Davies will be exhibited at the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre.
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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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LettersLen Hend, Mullumbimby - 0

Digital age

When travelling these days there is a lot of cards come and go. They are like a business card...
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More comes out on Byron and Mullum pools saga

The problem with Byron Shire councillors making decisions in confidential sessions ‘behind closed doors’ is that no-one knows what really happened apart from those in the room.
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Stories about "summer":

Mullum traffic disaster looming, warns biz

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 0
Mullumbimby Industrial Estate businesses have raised concerns around Council’s roadwork plans to block all traffic from travelling east to the highway, for four months (October to February) during the peak of summer/holiday trade.
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Many rental homes barely habitable due to heat

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Rental homes had an average indoor temperature of 25°C and experienced two hours a day over 30°C according to a new report, 'Cruel Summers', from tenant advocacy organisation Better Renting.
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Crystal Castle unveils rare giant crystal

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Crystal Castle and Shambhala Gardens, the well-known tourist destination in Byron Bay’s hinterland, has just unveiled 'The Cocoon', a rare 3-tonne amethyst cave, marking its first major installation in five years.
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Royal Life Saving NSW summer-ready checklist

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Royal Life Saving NSW says that as another scorching summer approaches, the service is preparing communities to avoid the alarming spike in drowning incidents witnessed last year.
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Brunswick Surf Lifesaving Club needs you!

Local News Eve Jeffery - 0
We can always hope that history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often does, and if last summer is anything to go by, we are going to need all the lifesavers we can get on the beaches this year.
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SES Deputy Commissioner to visit flood group

Local News The Echo - 0
The pattern and effect of La Ninã in the coming summer season is likely to bring multiple cyclones and storms from the Coral Sea along the coast.
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Staying safe this summer

Local News The Echo - 0
With summer approaching, it is important to stay up to date on how to keep ourselves safe in the outdoors.
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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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Community housing industry call for major expansion in upcoming NSW budget

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The community housing industry are calling on the NSW government to use next week's State Budget to unlock a major expansion of community housing.
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