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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'.

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Investigation launched into assaults, torture of flotilla humanitarians

The Australian Labor government has committed to undertaking an independent investigation into the assaults, sexual assaults and torture of humanitarians aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, according to a flotilla media spokesperson.

A Church for All People

Celebrating its tenth year, the Brunswick Picture House personifies ‘A Church for All People’, in its packed, eclectic and biggest ever program. The next few weeks and months bring a throng of music superstars, a gang of Australia’s hottest comedians, and plenty of jaw-dropping burlesque beauties to blow your minds.

Men’s Health Week: simple conversations

This National Men’s Health Week experts from Triple P – Positive Parenting Program are encouraging dads, granddads and father figures to embrace something simple but powerful: everyday conversations that support their own wellbeing and their family’s wellbeing.

Artist Gerwyn Davies exhibits at Tweed Gallery

From 3 July, a major new body of work by Gadigal/Sydney-based artist Gerwyn Davies will be exhibited at the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre.

Local media needed

Congratulations to The Echo for 40 years of providing our community with independent review and scrutiny and information that...

The NT intervention laws that shape lives

local filmmaker Sinem Saban will be presenting back-to-back screenings in Murwillumbah of her two award-winning films that not only expose draconian Australian intervention policies, but also present the catastrophic fallout from these laws that have been unravelling in Aboriginal communities to this day.

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Woodburn’s Riverside Festival returns

The Woodburn event team say they are thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated annual Riverside Festival on September 27.

Month long Richmond RiverFest to launch in Ballina

The Richmond River has a rich history from Bundjalung lore through being one of the busiest waterways in Australia in the 19th century to...

Do not approach: man wanted on DV warrant

Police are asking the public for help finding a man wanted on outstanding arrest warrants relating to alleged domestic violence offences.

Crash near Woodburn

A man has died following a two-vehicle crash near Woodburn yesterday.

Appeal to locate wanted man – Woodburn

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a wanted man in around Lismore and Woodburn areas.

Official Ex-Cyclone Alfred recovery support still available

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) says it’s continuing to coordinate Recovery Assistance Points for community members in and near Lismore, Tweed South and Woodburn.

Lismore, Wardell, Coraki, and Woodburn MONITOR CONDITIONS 

The SES has sent out alerts for a range of areas to continue to MONITOR CONDITIONS  for flooding including Lismore, Wardell, Coraki and Woodburn. 

Still storm risk in aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

NSW State Emergency Service (SES) warns significant storm and flood risk are still possible for Northern NSW and is urging communities to remain vigilant.   ‘In...

Evacuate Woodburn and surrounds

The NSW SES is directing people in Woodburn and surrounds to EVACUATE BEFORE 12pm Saturday, 8 March due to moderate to major flooding. ‘You must...

Road safety beginning with pedestrians and cyclists

With the aim of improving road safety with a focus on vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists, the Mid Richmond Three Villages Cycleway project has received a financial boost.

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'.

Community housing industry call for major expansion in upcoming NSW budget

The community housing industry are calling on the NSW government to use next week's State Budget to unlock a major expansion of community housing.