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The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.
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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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Flood buyback homes, pods to be offered as social, transitional, crisis homes

Buyback homes in the Northern Rivers are set to get a new lease of life as part of a housing reuse initiative by NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) and Homes NSW.
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Mullum Hospital site

I would like to acknowledge the letter printed in The Echo dated 3 June from Gary Opit and Carmel...
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Tweed Shire Council presents flood resilience series – part one

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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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

The NT intervention laws that shape lives

This Sunday marks 19 years since the then Howard Government announced the Northern Territory Intervention laws – ‘The Intervention’ began with a media release by Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs, on June 21, 2007.
Read more
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Early childhood educators to receive 15pc pay rise

The federal Labor government says it is investing a further $3.6 billion over the next two years to lock in the historic 15 cent pay rise for early childhood educators.
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Firearms seized in Wardell

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Police say they’re investigating the seizure of firearms and parts during a compliance search in the Lower Rivers sector of the Richmond Police District last Friday.
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Wardell River Festival will celebrate new community green space

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It is time to celebrate Wardell with the opening of the vibrant new community green space at the western end of Richmond Street and the upcoming Wardell River Festival on 26 July. 
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Blackwall Drive and Wardell Bridge – changed traffic conditions

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Routine maintenance work on Wardell Bridge will start on Monday, 5 May and will lead to single lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h on Blackwall Drive.
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Lismore, Wardell, Coraki, and Woodburn MONITOR CONDITIONS 

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The SES has sent out alerts for a range of areas to continue to MONITOR CONDITIONS  for flooding including Lismore, Wardell, Coraki and Woodburn. 
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Winds up to 125km per hr in Lismore storm

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More than 3,500 homes in and south of Lismore were reportedly still without power this morning after an overnight storm.
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How does flooding impact you?

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Do you have any photos or descriptions of how flooding impacts Ballina Island, West Ballina, Alstonville, Wardell, and Lennox Head? 
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Sinclair Street, Wardell closed for three weeks

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Ballina Shire Council will temporarily close a section of Sinclair Street, Wardell from Monday, November 18.
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Three missing persons alerts on Northern Rivers

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Three missing persons alerts are still in effect on the Northern Rivers, with one woman officially missing longer than a month.
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Wonderful Wardell inspires new public art

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Pelicans, rainbows, pies and fish: Wardell Bridge's public art 'beautifully captures the essence of this unique river town'
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Police alert for Shauntelle Roberts

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Police are still asking the public for help finding a woman reported missing from Wardell.
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Hemp industry given boost with development plan

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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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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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