Sexual assault and violence against women has reached an intolerable point and the surfing community is now calling for a change in behaviour and culture that breaks the silence, stigma, and risk that comes from speaking out.

Tweed Shire Council has adopted planning controls to guide future development in Burringbar’s village centre and agreed to pursue a reduction in its maximum building height from 13.6 metres to nine metres.

The Northern Rivers disaster experience has helped shape a new classroom resource aimed at preparing young people for floods, fires and storms.

Keeping quiet is usually part of the deal when visiting an art gallery. Tomorrow, Lismore Regional Gallery is inviting a former Gerling musician and a banjo player to make some noise.

The humble NSW koala has led to local Liberal MP Catherine Cusack crossing the floor, and serious internal disputes between the NSW Liberal and National Party over land and koala management policy, with the koala wars a particular flash point in 2020.

NSW Police say a man – wanted by virtue of two outstanding warrants – has been charged after a firearm and stolen car were allegedly seized following a pursuit near Coraki.