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Tweed residents outraged at destruction of koala habitat on Cobaki Creek
A 'legacy' floodplain development on the tidal estuary of Cobaki Creek, known to have recent koala sightings, was approved in 1996 and is now being cleared.
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TEB takes one from two in cricket grand finals
Last Saturday saw grand final cricket action across all grades on the Far North Coast with Tintenbar-East Ballina (TEB)...
World record holder turns to canvas
Renowned Australian multidisciplinary artist, Space Cowboy, is showcasing his latest art exhibition at the JEFA Gallery, in his hometown of Byron Bay.
Tweed rail trail
In response to last week’s article titled ‘Tweed rail corridor rail trail not looking to the future’ (p.10) I...
‘Bees they’re fucking awesome!’ so why are we introducing flies?
The little varroa mite is leading to the eradication of many beehives in NSW. Researchers will be releasing pollinator flies in the Coffs Harbour biosecurity Red Zone to help pollinate berry crops.
NEFA welcomes the election of a new government
The North East Forest Alliance welcomes the election of the Minns Labor government with their promise to create a Great Koala National Park, and calls for a moratorium on logging within the park proposal until the promised assessment is complete.
Byron Bay NRMA to close March 31
According to owners, Warren and Dennise Simmons, NRMA does not consider the agency financially viable, with the increasing volumes of online sales and transactions.
Stories about "Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter":
Tweed Council donates to helicopter rescue service
Tweed Shire Council has thrown its support behind the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, donating more than $16,800 to the vital aeromedical service this week.
Three injured in vehicle rollover – Burringbar
Three people were involved in a vehicle accident on a property at Upper Burringbar southeast of Murwillumbah this afternoon.
Byron Coastal Charity Walk for Rescue Helicopter
After last year’s postponement, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter is very happy to be hosting its ninth Byron Coastal Charity Walk on Saturday, May 22....
Collision Clothier Creek Road
A car and truck collided this afternoon on Clothiers Creek Road, Clothiers Creek with one man being transferred to the Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH).
Pedestrian hit by car, in critical condition
A young man was hit by a van on the Bruxner Highway between Alstonville and Ballina in the early hours of this morning.
Cyclist injured at Suffolk Park
A 50–60 year old male has been flown to the Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) following a cycling accident at around 8.30am this morning in Suffolk Park.
Woman suffers head injury at Byron’s Clarkes Beach
The Westpac Helicopter attended a woman suffering from head injuries at Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay today.
Man winched from cruise ship near Byron Bay
A 70-year-old German man has been winched off a cruise ship near Byron Bay and airlifted to a Gold Coast hospital overnight after suffering chest pain.
Woman rescued from Mount Warning
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Mount Warning (Wollumbin) yesterday after a female walker had a fall on the walking track, resulting in lower leg fractures.
Man hospitalised after Bentley accident
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter flew a man to hospital following a single-vehicle accident at Bentley at around 4pm on Monday afternoon (January 21).
Local News
Murwillumbah Fire Station needs more firefighters
There is probably not one adult who hasn’t been grateful for the job that firefighters have done in this country, particularly in the aftermath of the The 2019–20 Australian bushfires.
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Draw your puss to win cat pack prizes
The reason cats take up so much of the collective internet space is because they are just so incredibly cute – we love them! But we don't always keep them inside when they should be.
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Dental clinic celebrates 30 years in Mullum
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It’s quite an achievement to own and operate a business for 30 years and more so with your life partner and that’s exactly what David and Kim Smith have done.
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Working with Nature at the Living Lab
Living Lab Northern Rivers has opened their new exhibition 'Working with Nature' this week in their Lismore shopfront space, giving visitors the chance to learn more about flood mitigation strategies.
