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A widow who bought a Queensland home before lockdown has had a Covid-19 test and jab but authorities still won’t budge on “heartbreaking” border rules.
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Affordable housing bid crushed by cost shifting concerns
A bid to create affordable housing for Ballina’s hospitality, aged care and emergency service workers has failed to win support. Here is why.
‘Bursting at the seams’: Parents want solutions for school
Department of Education said that in addition to the upgrade project, “enrolment management mechanisms will also be implemented to ensure every student has a place at a local public school.”
‘It’s very humbling’: Local hero first to get top job
Lawrence RFS captain Scott Campbell said he always wanted to be part of an organisation that was there for members, especially when things get tough.
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Dad-of-nine back in court over G’bah baseball bat murder
Lismore Local Court previously heard the man planned to defend the case until the very end.
Nimbin man accused of kill threat against VIC premier
The man, whose identity was revealed in court, faces charges over emails sent to Victorian Premier Dan Andrews.
$6 million plans for long-vacant waterfront pub property
It has been a long journey to breathe new life into this North Coast site.
The rains are coming … and so is the heat
The Northern Rivers is set to swelter and swim as the heat and rain hits the region.
Fundraiser to help Evans Head girl hit by car
Money raised will help support family in their long hospital vigil in Brisbane.
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Shop-top housing proposed for exclusive beachfront street
$3.2 million worth of works are proposed for the property.
Commercial space, restaurant proposed in $1.3 million DA
A home already on the property is likely to be sold and removed from the site, according to the applicant.
Grand plans for long-vacant waterfront site
Developers have revealed their $6 million plans for a Tweed property that has been vacant for years.
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