NAPLAN: Top performing schools across the Tweed
An independent analysis of newly released 2024 NAPLAN results has revealed the schools which performed the best in the years 5 and 9 across the Tweed. See where your school ranked.
Community
‘Lock everything’: Resident reports knife threat, vigilante car chase
Police have launched a probe after two young men were reportedly threatened at knifepoint when they tried to thwart a break-in on the Qld-NSW border overnight. Here’s the details.
Bug man’s bittersweet fire ant warning amid award nod
He was just honoured as one of the nation’s most important contributors to insect science, but like the deadly fire ant, will not stop his mission – and warns of a doomsday scenario if we don’t all take note.
Washout: Northern NSW on alert after heavy rain, flash flooding
Flood-prone parts of Northern NSW have been smashed by over 100mm of rain overnight, with swollen creeks and rivers rising, roads closed and another deluge on the way. See the wild footage.
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‘Honour to know him’: Beloved Tweed community stalwart dies
He was known as ‘Col’ to his mates, Mr Brooks to his students and a “lovely man” to all. A cherished Tweed community stalwart has died, leaving locals “devastated”. Read the tributes.
Byron council still puzzled after water problem shuts popular pool
Mullumbimby’s Petria Thomas Swimming Pool has reopened – but mystery still surrounds the closure of the much-loved Byron Shire landmark.
Bruns goes full Byron: Trendy $5m development given green light
An upmarket mixed-use commercial and residential precinct has been approved for a sleepy coastal town just up the road from Byron Bay. See the plans.
‘Anxious wait’: Greens stare down Labor in battle for Byron
Byron mayoral candidates from Labor and the Greens are racing for the title as sitting mayor Michael Lyon has fallen short amid a desperate fight to clear his name. Here’s the latest.
How Tweed council election battle is shaping up
As a result of Saturday’s polling in the NSW Local Government elections, one Tweed councillor is leagues ahead of his constituents for a seat in chambers. Could he be the shire’s next mayor?
Severe epilepsy sufferer ignored, yelled at in throes of seizure
A Tweed singer-songwriter with epilepsy has been left feeling disheartened after being ignored and barked at by bystanders during a seizure episode outside a supermarket.
‘Beautiful’ family’s heartbreak after fire destroys home
The Tweed community is rallying around a devastated family after a ferocious blaze destroyed their home and their belongings.
Suspicious blaze prompts police probe
Police have launched an investigation after a suspicious fire tore through two garages and a vehicle on the Qld-NSW border. Here’s what we know.
Missing Indigenous elder found safe and well
A northern NSW Indigenous elder who went missing, sparking a frantic police search and desperate pleas from family has been found safe and well.
All aboard for massive Tweed land sale
A historic slice of the Tweed is up for grabs for the first time in more than a century – and you could say buyers have plenty of options to choo-choo choose from when building the home of their dreams.
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