Schools reminded to redeem Woolworths Earn and Learn points
Woolworths is reminding all schools to redeem Earn and Learn points with the cut off date on September 20.
Community
Hearing aid helps educator keep doing what she loves
CHRISTINE New jokes that there are times she wishes she could switch it off but she seriously couldn’t live without her Baha.
Drover’s dog couldn’t win this time: Hayden
LABOR needs more than a drover’s dog to win the next election, according to former governor-general Bill Hayden.
Toby has Norths on his side in cancer struggle
ONE day 15-year-old Toby Wedrat was playing football for Norths Tigers Junior Rugby Club; the next he was undergoing chemotherapy to stop the spread of cancer.
Money, toys and a new wedding dress for victims of house fire
NORMAN Hill and Sally Acai haven’t had much reason to smile lately. The couple, who are due to wed this week, lost their new home in a fire on Friday.
Bangalow community raises thousands of dollars to help widow
THE BANGALOW community has again proved itself as a phenomenal support network, raising more than $15,000 for a widowed mum facing a double mastectomy.
Celebrated artist passes away at St Vincent’s Hospital
ARTIST and raconteur Reg Gregor passed away on Saturday morning at St Vincent’s Hospital in Lismore.
Community meeting to tackle Byron alcohol-related violence
A COMMUNITY meeting to discuss the ongoing problem of alcohol-related violence in Byron Bay will be held on Saturday, August 24.
Push for surf lifesaving veterans to form “old boys network”
A SURF Veterans Committee open to surf lifesavers from any club could be created as an “old boys network” and a way of passing knowledge to the next generation.
Grace, 3, is given the gift of sound
EACH time Debbie Smart calls out to her three-year-old daughter Grace, she is reminded of how much she owes the Hear and Say organisation.
Bangalow backs Leander’s bid to head off breast cancer
BANGALOW rallies to help mum support family while she undergoes double mastectomy to head off cancer threat.
Life is hell for young bomb victim Michael
HELL is the word Rebecca Boggan uses to describe the past seven weeks since her son’s hands were maimed when a homemade bomb exploded at his fingertips.
Fishheads recommended for new lease on Byron pool complex
BYRON Shire Trust Reserve told it can negotiate directly with Fishheads to renew lease without putting it out to tender.
Mayor will brave chill for Sleepout
IPSWICH Mayor Paul Pisasale is again preparing to brave the cold in his role as Vinnies CEO Sleepout ambassador to raise awareness about homelessness.
Stem cells offer Tyson new hope
UNTIL a year ago Tyson “Milko” Litfin was living a carefree life – working, hanging out with his mates and riding his motor bike every chance he got.
Fund for Milko
Tyson Litfin broke his back in a motocross accident in 2012 and is looking to raise funds to be able to travel to Germany for stem cell treatment.
Charity long jump event raises funds for Indie
THEIR target of breaking the long jump world record may have been in vain, but those who took part in the Jump 4 Indie event helped achieve an important goal.
Big challenge for little boy
THE Byron Bay community is rallying around the family of nine-year-old Noah Brink, who tomorrow faces open-heart surgery in Brisbane.
“Origami girl” folds up random gifts of love
EVERYWHERE she goes Evelyn Lindsey is known as “the Origami girl”.
Ugandan choir brings message of hope, love
FOR almost two decades, the children of the Watoto Children’s Choir have travelled the world spreading their message of hope.
Ipswich’s wish-list for God revealed
“I WISH God would …” It’s the beginning of a statement that each day captures the attention and thoughts of those travelling into Ipswich Central.
Survivor to walk for mother and all women fighting cancer
ALEISHA Woolacott and the other devoted members of Karen’s Cancer Crusaders are walking a long way because of what cancer means to them.
Jazz, Wine and Blues
The Ipswich Festival Jazz, Wine and Blues event held at Queens Park on Saturday afternoon.
City displays its heart, soul
THE Ipswich Festival came to a close over the weekend with two huge events in Queens Park.
High hopes heels raise domestic violence awareness
THEY say you have to walk a mile in someone’s shoes to know what it is like to be them.
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