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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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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.

Man charged with murder in Tweed

A man and woman have been charged over their alleged involvement in the death of a man in Tweed Heads this morning, say NSW Police.

Empowering women and girls

Applications are now open for Northern Rivers Community Foundation's (NRCF) 2026 Empowering Women & Girls Grant, offering local not-for-profit organisations the opportunity to secure funding for projects that empower women and girls across the Northern Rivers.

Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 17 June 2026

Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.

Stories about "youth crime":

Three more teens arrested as Operation Soteria continues

Another three teenagers were arrested last week as part of a police operation targeting alleged youth crime in northern NSW.

Third teen charged into alleged fatal Grafton stabbing

Grafton Police say they have charged a third teen during an investigation into an alleged fatal stabbing near Grafton earlier this week.

Labor investment in youth crime prevention

Member for Richmond Justine Elliot has announced that the Albanese Labor Government is delivering $500,000 for Byron Youth Service Inc. (BYS) to provide youth crime prevention programs through the Youth Empowerment Program.

Locking children up for minor offences

In 1997, Shane Stone was the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, and he sought to cement his position by a ‘tough on crime’ agenda for young offenders. 

New police response to youth crime across state

NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos today announced a high-level youth strategy including 60 new dedicated police and rapid response units to tackle juvenile crime across New South Wales.

Blood money behind govt’s forest destruction 

In 2019 and 2020, NSW Forestry Corporation illegally clear-felled 14,440 square metres of mature native hardwood forest. Following a secret deal this illegal destruction kept secret from the public for five years...

Extension of NSW youth bail laws fails to address root causes of youth crime

Extending the NSW temporary youth bail laws from 12 months to four years has been condemned with data showing 80 per cent of young people charged with certain offences have been refused bail since March last year.

Good turn out for Lismore youth crime prevention

Around 60 to 70 people attended the community meeting in Goonellabah to look at youth crime and intervention on January 23. 

Community meeting in Goonellabah to look at youth crime and intervention

‘We need people to come together to help our youth,’ says Bradley Walker, CEO of the Magpie Community Centre based in Goonellabah. 

Lennox meets to address youth crime 

Installing CCTV cameras and motion-sensor lights is one of the best ways for locals to protect their homes from the wave of break-ins and car thefts occurring across the Northern Rivers, a community meeting has been told.

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.