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New Brighton parking
To quote a Joni Mitchell song, ‘They paved paradise and put in a parking lot’ – this adequately describes...
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Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program announces 36 projects
Bridge expansions, upgraded pumps, enhanced evacuation routes and nature-based projects are just a few of the 36 projects being...
Editorial – What are the people doing in your neighbourhood?
If you are stuck for something to do this Thursday, why not take part in local democracy?
Paul Watson has his say on Sea Shepherd ousting
Regarding your article concerning the split in Sea Shepherd. I established Sea Shepherd as a global movement, not as an organisation, controlled by a few men. It was a democratic association of independent national entities
Can Council’s overturn their decisions?
NSW Labor planning minister, Paul Scully, when asked about the Wallum estate by local MP Tamara Smith (Greens) in...
Wallum showdown unfolds in Brunswick Heads
Around eight people have been arrested so far, since almost fifty police arrived at the Wallum development in Brunswick Heads this morning to escort machinery and other work vehicles on to the site. Police include local officers, members of the NSW Public Order and Riot Squad, and Police Rescue.
Flood insurance inquiry’s North Coast hearings
A public hearing into insurers’ responses to the 2022 flood was held in Lismore last Thursday, with one local insurance brokerage business owner describing the compact that exists between insurers and society as ‘broken’.
Stories about "The Winter Whales":
Entry period extended for Winter Whales swim
The Winter Whales Swim Committee have made changes to its charity event including an extended sign-on period
The Byron Bay Property Sales Ocean Swim Classic,...
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Mullumbimby railway station burns down
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At around midnight last night, a fire started which engulfed the old Mullumbimby railway station. It's been twenty years since the last train came through, but the building has been an important community hub, providing office space for a number of organisations, including COREM, Mullum Music Festival and Social Futures.
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Flood insurance inquiry’s North Coast hearings
A public hearing into insurers’ responses to the 2022 flood was held in Lismore last Thursday, with one local insurance brokerage business owner describing the compact that exists between insurers and society as ‘broken’.
Local News
Getting ready for the 24/25 bush fire season
This year’s official NSW Bush Fire Danger Period closed on March 21. Essential Energy says its thoughts are now turned toward to the 2024-25 season, and it has begun surveying its powerlines in and around the North Coast region.
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Keeping watch on Tyalgum Road
Residents keen to stay up to date on the status of the temporary track at Tyalgum Road – particularly during significant rain events – are urged to sign up to a new SMS alert system launched by Tweed Shire Council.