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Luke Mortimer is the editor of News Corp’s northern NSW team. He has covered a wide range of topics including crime, court, business, politics and community news during his time as a journalist. He has worked in Queensland and NSW since joining the industry in 2012.

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Tweed Heads

Joe Murphy, of Currumbin, looks through six pairs of sunglasses to view the eclipse. Picture: John Gass

Man solves eclipse eyewear dilemma with six sunglasses

A SOLAR eclipse provided a striking show for interested locals out and about this morning.

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Bruce Pixie and Bob Modystack are all aboard and ready for the upcoming regatta. Picture: John Gass

Classic boats float in for regatta

WOODEN boat enthusiasts should head to Condong this Saturday for the Tweed River Classic Boat Regatta.

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It’s official, Jack Evans is tops

JACK Evans Boat Harbour in Tweed has received an architectural design award at a prestigious ceremony held in Canberra.

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Jesse Lewis with the fuel can and barbecue at his home where he suffered burns. Picture: John Gass

Burnt by my barbecue

A TWEED Heads man was hospitalised with severe burns earlier this week after kicking a can of fuel into an open barbecue.

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A teenage girl has been charged following a stabbing at a Tweed shopping centre. Picture: John Gass

Girl charged with shops stabbing

A 17-YEAR-old female stabbed another teenager on Tuesday morning at a Tweed shopping centre and has been charged by police.

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Giant panorama painting to feature

ART aficionados will hit Murwillumbah later this month as the Caldera ArtFest hosts its largest exhibition to date.

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Money for mental health research

TWEED residents suffering mental illness are hoping for a breakthrough after MP Mark Butler announced a $7.5 million Mental Health Research Fellowship.

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People are driving off from Tweed service stations without paying. Picture: Anthony Reginato

Fuel drive-offs on the rise

TWEED service stations are noticing an increase in drive-offs and petrol theft as prices continue to climb.

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Ken Lee and Justine Elliott get hands on at the Making Connections art display. Picture: Blainey Woodham

Art show breaks stereotypes

RICHMOND MP Justine Elliot launched the On Track Community Program’s art display at Showcase Shopping Centre at Coolangatta late last week.

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Magpie nesting season has started in the Tweed. Picture: Blainey Woodham

Magpies swoop in on residents

MAGPIES are attacking Tweed residents, forcing many to take shelter or face the consequences as the breeding season starts for the year.

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