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Community responds to plans to keep Wollumbin closed

The track to the Mount Warning summit has been closed since early 2020.

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19th Feb. 2021 12:02 AM

A view of Wollumbin National Park (aka Mount Warning).

68 products recalled already this year

FROM baby rattles to a Bentley, 68 products have been recalled by the ACCC in 2021. Do you have one of these potentially...

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11th Feb. 2021 6:02 AM

Baby rattles and a Bentley convertible were among 68 recalls made by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission so far this year.

How to stay tech safe during the school year

As kids swap the house for the classroom, it’s important to remain digitally safe.

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06th Feb. 2021 11:02 PM

Technology is an increasing part of everday life.

Will popular outdoor leisure show go ahead?

The Westpac helicopter’s event, which had to be cancelled in 2020, has faced ongoing challenges.

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01st Feb. 2021 2:02 PM

Outdoor Leisure Show at the Lismore Showground.

Tweed’s best cafe is a story of long-term family success

The owner says connection with customers is a “cornerstone” of the longstanding business.

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31st Jan. 2021 11:01 PM

Tony Clarke, Brett Freeburn and Cenza Freeburn at Choux Box Cafe in Kingscliff, which has claimed the top spot in News Corp's search for the best cafe on the Tweed. Picture: Liana Boss

'Absolute miracle': Hospital staff amazed by Eva's recovery

The girl was hit by a car in Evans Head earlier this year and has made a miraculous recovery.

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29th Jan. 2021 7:01 AM

Eva, 7, was hit by a car in Evans Head and left in a serious condition in hospital.

Mountain top chain removal to prevent ‘catastrophic failure’

National Parks and Wildlife explain what’s happening on the Wollumbin (Mount Warning) summit track.

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13th Jan. 2021 10:01 AM

$6 million plans for long-vacant waterfront pub property

It has been a long journey to breathe new life into this North Coast site.

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10th Jan. 2021 11:01 PM

Mormatsal Investments Pty Ltd has proposed $6 million worth of works, including to create a new waterfront pub at the long-vacant property.

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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08th Jan. 2021 9:01 AM

Mormatsal Investments Pty Ltd has proposed $6 million worth of works, including to create a new waterfront pub, at 14 Fraser Drive, Tweed Heads South. A DA was lodged with Tweed Shire Council on January 4, 2021.

Comedians really love picking on Byron Bay

Here are just some of the times Byron Bay was the butt of comedians’ jokes.

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07th Jan. 2021 11:01 PM

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