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In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media’s growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens ...
The Minns government says it is introducing amendments into the NSW parliament cracking down on public displays of Nazi ...
Recent amendments to the state’s main planning law just adopted by NSW Labor will result in councillors losing their powers ...
The closure of Mullumbimby Road to outbound traffic for several months has impacted many local businesses with a downturn in ...
Around 7pm yesterday (Tuesday 18 November) the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance on an urgent ...
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Clown town

Are we living in clown town? The Council is now building a carpark a long walk from the Mullumbimby shops in the block behind Woolies. This is an eminently suitable location for a high-rise housing ...
My dog has taught me that every encounter on the street can spark a small moment of kindness. A wagging tail and a friendly sniff open conversations with strangers, turning a casual walk into a shared ...
We can end violence against women and girls. I have always believed that. Some think I’m unrealistic, but I’m not ready to surrender hope.
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Yellow signs

I have driven the Tweed Valley Way to Murwillumbah several times. The [yellow] speed signs had the usual 65, 75, 45 or whatever notification on each bend. I drove the whole way at the speed limit and ...
Motorists are advised the Tugun Bypass Tunnel on the Pacific Motorway at Tweed Heads West will be closed on multiple nights ...
Like your music high-energy Afro-Cuban style? This dance music is coming soon, when local music powerhouse Kwasi Bruni Big ...