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Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.

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Wanted: citizen scientists to check on our creeks

The Richmond River upper catchment is currently sitting on a C- in the Richmond River Ecological Health Report Card. It's not a number we can accept without doing something about it.

Voters are not ‘always right’

The mantra ‘voters always get it right’ is repeated after every election by winners and losers. The decision of voters must be respected, blah, blah.

Festival and event grants on offer

Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.

Compassion missing

Predictably, Marianne McCormack (Letters, 3 June) chooses to ignore my personal claims that I am not a racist, to support...

Fear and ignorance should not drive abortion debate

I did not think I would need to defend the right to safe abortions again. Abortion is no longer a criminal offence in Australia. There are well-reasoned and effective legal structures around abortions based on healthcare and women’s choice. It is broadly accepted that if you’re pregnant, it’s your decision to have children, or not.

Nimbin village boil water alert lifted, but remains for outskirts

After just over a month, Lismore City Council say the boil water alert for the village of Nimbin has been lifted, effective immediately. Yet these living in the outskirts of the village, a boil water alert is still in place.

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Man charged over Tweed boating death

Police say they’ve charged a 27-year-old man over the boating related death of another man earlier this year.

Skipper charged after Tweed houseboat crash

A man is to face court in January after police accused him of crashing a boat in the Tweed River over the weekend.

A frothing, salty celebration of live, softwash experimental art and performance on the Tweed River

softwash Full Foam Rinse and Spin – is a free, frothing, salty celebration of live, experimental art and performance by the Tweed River.

Gallery grounds to come alive for picnic and paint out

Tweed Regional Gallery is inviting art lovers to pack a picnic, roll out a picnic rug and enjoy a creative afternoon with family and friends at the gallery’s annual Community Picnic & Artist Paint Out on Sunday 29 June, from 2–5 pm.

Flood warnings still in place across Northern Rivers

Flood warnings were still in place for the Tweed, Richmond, Clarence, Orara, Bellinger, Macleay, Hastings, Manning, Upper Hunter, Cooks, Gwydir, Namoi, Paroo, Warrego and Culgoa catchments as of Monday morning.

Still storm risk in aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) warns significant storm and flood risk are still possible for Northern NSW and is urging communities to remain vigilant.   ‘In...

Boat sinks in Tweed

A sinking boat in the Tweed River between Murwillumbah and Condong Sugar Mill saw the SES and NSW Fire and Rescue called out to the site about 10.40am on Sunday morning.

Kyogle and Mount Warning roads flood restoration takes a major step forward

Four key sites, three sites on Kyogle Road between Uki and Byangum and another site on Mount Warning Road are now on the way to opening to dual land traffic by the end of 2024. 

Ready to join the Newcastle coal blockade? Get training

Rising Tide Northern Rivers has been training all year in the Brunswick and Tweed Rivers in preparation for the November ten-day blockade of the world’s largest coal port in Newcastle – you can join the movement.

Flash flood warnings across Northern Rivers

State Emergency Services is asking people to monitor conditions ahead of forecast continued heavy rainfall on the Northern Rivers as part of a severe weather warning.

Up to 550 homes pegged for Byron Shire’s newest suburb

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 

Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.

Festival and event grants on offer

Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.

Dr Bronwyn Bancroft wins prestigious Ochre Award

Bundjalung woman and artist Dr Bronwyn Bancroft AM has received the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence.