The Bureau of Meteorology is warning that severe thunderstorms could bring damaging wind, heavy rain and large hail to parts of northern NSW and South East Queensland tonight (Tuesday 8 October) and also tomorrow.

Greenpeace Australia Pacific is warning about the growth of US-style corporate legal tactics aimed at silencing public interest groups.

The Greens appear relentless in their targeting of the marginal seat of Richmond, with a second federal MP visiting the region in as many weeks for an election promise.

Yesterday the new Byron Shire mayor and eight councillors took their seats in the Council Chambers in Mullumbimby to declare an affirmation to serve the community, and to outline some of their ideas.

The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research has released new domestic violence data which significantly improves the understanding of Apprehended Violence Orders.

Veteran forest campaigner Susie Russell was arrested yesterday in Bulga State Forest. She was the 12th arrest in the local community’s campaign to protect the Bulga forest.