Wallum woes: From ‘peaceful’ protest to police crackdown
A woman protesting an already-approved housing estate has been charged, prompting an ex-magistrate to ask why cops acted at the bidding of developers – but a frustrated CEO has hit back.
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Man dies in North Coast workplace incident
A 69-year-old man has died at a business in South Lismore. Here is what happened.
$24.8M boost for booming Tweed
A multimillion dollar boost has been announced for two Tweed Heads infrastructure projects backed by the state governments accelerated infrastructure fund. Here’s what’s planned.
Leaders speak out on ‘regional inequity beyond comprehension’
The NSW Government has provided $1.3 million in funding towards helping people experiencing homelessness in the Byron Shire, but local leaders say it’s not enough.
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‘Risked their lives’: SES volunteers awarded for heroic flood rescues
A group of Tweed SES volunteers have been recognised with bravery awards for daring and dangerous rescues during chaotic flooding. Here’s their story.
In pictures: Kingscliff High School formal 2023
Kingscliff High School’s 2023 graduates had their last hurrah at FINS Plantation House, Duranbah. Do you feature in this awesome gallery snapped by year 11 student Abbey Wilson.
Police ‘mum’ Margie gets nod for inspiring volunteer milestone
A North Coast 84-year-old who’s volunteered more than 15,000 hours with NSW Police has been awarded for her amazing efforts. Meet Tweed-Byron police’s much-loved ‘mum’.
![Art technician Chas Glover and Tweed Regional Gallery Curator - Exhibitions Tina Wilson hanging Claude Monet's masterpiece Meules, milieu du jour [Haystacks, midday], 1890, on November 1, 2023 as part of the National Gallery of Australia's Sharing the National Collection Initiative. Picture: Luke Marsden/ Tweed Regional Gallery.](https://content.api.news/v3/images/bin/1c8d14d7fa546e97d88c6d2e2aa285b7?width=650)
Northern Rivers town safeguarding $174m Monet masterpiece
An eye-wateringly pricey painting by renowned artist Claude Monet has taken pride of place in a regional NSW gallery. Here’s the story behind the masterpiece’s arrival in a little Tweed town.
‘Horror stories’: Twist in Pottsville’s telco drama
Residents of a Tweed town have called on authorities to tick off a new phone tower after “horror stories” of heart attack victims unable to call triple-0 emerged. But the mayor says council is doing its best.
‘Embraced my weirdness’: Devoted Halloween queen’s curtain call
A fun-loving Tweed woman has spent two decades whipping up spooky work costumes and turning her home into a Halloween drawcard, but she’s shutting the doors. Here’s Deslee’s story.
Tweed road reopens to fanfare after devastating landslip
A hinterland road in the Tweed Shire has finally been reopened 20 months after a landslip caused by the 2022 floods. Here’s the latest.
First look: Pentecostal church’s multimillion dollar mission
The Pentecostal community is looking to grow its footprint in northern NSW after lodging a $6.6 million development application for a new place of worship. See what’s on offer.
‘Shattering’: Road runner’s emotional tribute to bestie
A Northern Rivers man has peeled off a 100km run in a single day to honour a former school mate who tragically found life too hard. See why the journey will keep on, keeping on.
‘Light of our lives’: Your pick for Tweed’s cutest bub
After plenty of nominations, votes and a whole lot of adorable photos, the winner of the Tweed’s cutest baby competition can now be announced.
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