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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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Caring for community

The Rotary Club of Mullumbimby presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club (BSLSC) in support of its ongoing operations.

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Plastic Is Forever

Our family has been trying to give up plastic. And I’m not just talking single-use straws or takeaway cups or bottled water. Like most people we did that years ago. I’m talking about all the other plastic that we ingest either directly or through chemical leaching. In the period of time since I was a child, to a child born now, the fossil fuel industry has become implicated in nearly every part of our daily routine.

Speaking and listening

All of a sudden Council’s supposed experts condemn the Wilsons Creek weir water quality during rain events, which would...

Coolamon Baby supports Aboriginal mothers

Coolamon Community supports new Aboriginal mothers by providing a no-strings-attached baby bundle via culturally-sensitive health workers.

Mullum takes A grade, Byron takes B, Suffolk takes a sausage

The Northern Rivers NET League Finals went down on Saturday, and it delivered some genuinely good tennis, nervous moments,...

Calls for micro-abattoirs to boost food security

Local farmers and food producers are calling on NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty and Minister for Small Business and the North Coast, Janelle Saffin, to work with farmers, industry and local communities to develop practical, evidence-based reforms that support a diverse, decentralised and resilient food production sector.

Stories about "warning":

NSW SES crews on standby

The NSW State Emergency Service says residents in northern and northwestern NSW should watch weather forecasts and prepare for the impacts of widespread rainfall and flooding, as the organisation puts assets and personnel on standby to respond.

SES warns of risks from possible East Coast Low

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is preparing for the impacts of a possible East Coast Low with heavy rain, damaging winds and large surf, and is urging the community to get ready.

Don’t charge phones in bed: authorities issue fire warning

State fire authorities have issued a reminder about the risks of lithium-ion batteries, which they say is one of the fastest growing fire risks in NSW.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred intensifies and tracks west

The latest information from the Bureau of Meteorology shows that Tropical Cyclone Alfred is now at Category 2, and is expected to make landfall between the Sunshine Coast and Grafton, with the eye currently expected to cross the coast just south of Brisbane.

Wild weather predicted across Northern Rivers this week

Hazardous surf conditions have also prompted a warning, particularly for rock fishers.

Lithium-ion battery warning

The NSW Government has issued an alert about potential fire dangers of poor-quality lithium-ion battery powered products.

3G shutdown approaching – are you prepared?

Small and family businesses have just eleven days to make sure they don't have their vital business systems and equipment fail when the 3G network is switched off on 28 October, says the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson.

Thunderstorm risk for Northern Rivers and SE Qld

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.

NSW SES reminder for Murwillumbah, South Murwillumbah, Condong and Tumbulgum to STAY INFORMED

The NSW SES advises people in Murwillumbah, South Murwillumbah, Condong and Tumbulgum to STAY INFORMED about predicted dangerous moderate flooding on the Tweed River.

NSW SES reminder for Bangalow and surrounds to STAY INFORMED

The NSW SES advises people in Lismore and Bexhill to STAY INFORMED about predicted rising floodwaters flooding on the Wilsons River.

Hemp industry given boost with development plan

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'.

Gambling harm recognised by Tweed Council, supported by Wesley Mission

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.

Winter Warmer fundraiser for homelessness

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.

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'.