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Running the NY Marathon for type-1 diabetes research
Southern Cross University student Georgie Collis has type-1 diabetes but this won't stop her running in the New York Marathon in November to raise funds for research.
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Jali Land Council accused of land grab
Around 80 residents of Cabbage Tree Island, just south of Wardell, say they want to return home after the 2022 floods, but the Local Aboriginal Land Council, Jali, have other ideas.
Ocean Shores event to inspire with tales of personal courage
What does being courageous mean to you?
$1.2 billion profit from food waste
Australian food retailers make $1.2 billion in profit each year from selling food that households waste, according to new research from The Australia Institute.
Complete the rail trail
The Byron Shire Council’s recent decision to approve the proposed rail trail on the abandoned rail corridor, excluding the...
Benefits of microplastic
I loved Hannah Grace’s fanciful letter about sprinkling young men and boys with microplastic dust to lower the sperm...
Already in ‘No’
When asked about the Voice referendum, Aboriginal performance artist and blogger, Briggs, summed it up pretty concisely: ‘Why would...
Stories about "Tyalgum":
Over $61 million to fix flood damaged roads in Tweed
As the flood 2022 bills come rolling in for Tweed Shire Council (TSC) it has become apparent that almost half of the $125 million total repair bill will be spent on repairing landslides that have impacted access routes.
Australia Day in the Tweed
The Tweed community will reflect, respect and celebrate what it means to be part of the unfolding national story on Australia Day.
Tyalgum ready to celebrate the festive season
Tyalgum are looking forward to a very exciting Festive Season as the alternative route to town is now upgraded and they are looking forward to an exciting range of events are on.
Police pursuit after ute and motorbike stolen
NSW Police were at Pat Smith Park in Dulguigan, after reports a motorcycle had been stolen. As they arrived two males fled the scene, one on a motorcycle and the other in an Isuzu utility. The utility failed to stop for police and a pursuit was initiated.
Tackling cancer one shave at a time
Often a 'good' cause doesn’t have meaning for you until it touches your life – but Northern Rivers woman Felicity Guinea had already started her campaign to help fight cancer when news of a family member’s illness came to light.
New water restrictions for Tyalgum
The Tyalgum Water Supply area will move to level two water restrictions from midnight Sunday, 6 December.Tweed Shire Council announced on Wednesday
Cannabis plants, prohibited weapons seized; man charged – Tyalgum
A man will face court next month charged with drugs and firearms offences at Tyalgum.
One dead, five injured after two weekend bike crashes
Police have said a man believed to be in his fifties died, and four other men were injured in a crash south of Kyogle on Sunday.
‘Hidden’ Tweed lookout set to remain a secret
If you can find it, Long Mountain Way has one of the most outstanding lookout views in the district, which could be signposted and included on tourist maps. Why isn’t it?
Skateboarding comes to Tyalgum
Skateboarding workshops and demonstrations will be leading attractions when the upgraded Tyalgum Memorial Park and its new skate park are officially opened on Saturday, September 2.
Local News
What do you think of the Wade Park masterplan?
So many of the Lismore LGA assets were damaged in last year’s flood and the process of rebuilding is creating an opportunity to do things differently.
Local News
Wollumbin Street bridge reduced to one lane
As part of the sewerage upgrade in Murwillumbah, Tweed Shire Council is urging motorists to plan ahead and seek alternative routes between the CBD and South Murwillumbah for up to four weeks from today.
Local News
They’re he-ere: SLSC surf patrols are on!
Eve Jeffery - 0
Surf Life Saving NSW says that more than 20,000 active volunteer lifesavers began patrols on beaches across the state on Saturday.
Political Comment
A short history of cruelty
David Lowe - 5
Anthony Albanese went to the last election promising to end live sheep exports from Australia. This rubbery promise has since been rolled back to his government's second term (assuming they get one). The independent panel's long-awaited report to the federal government on the issue has now also been delayed, from this week to late October.
