A community conversation around one of Australia’s most misunderstood animals is set to take centre stage in the Northern Rivers this month, with Defend the Wild hosting a special screening event at the Brunswick Picture House on May 17.
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Posted inCrime, Taree
Taree man jailed for child abuse offences
A Taree man has been jailed for eight years for child abuse and online child abuse material offences.
Posted inLismore, Local festivals and shows
LisAmore Italian Festival returns for 2026
The LisAmore Italian Festival returns to Lismore in 2026, bringing a celebration of Italian culture, food and music that is bigger than ever.
Posted inByron Bay, Tweed Heads
Investigation continues after fatal Chinderah crash
Two young men have died after a car left the road and hit a tree on the NSW far north coast, following an earlier collision with two other vehicles near Chinderah.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Ballina
Three dead, search suspended after boating tragedy off Ballina
Three people have died following a boating tragedy off Ballina, including two marine rescue volunteers, with the search for additional victims now suspended.
Posted inBellingen, Crime
Bellingen man charged over alleged online threats to politicians
A Bellingen man has been charged over alleged online threats targeting parliamentarians, with the case heading to court in May.
Posted inCrime, Tweed Heads
Driver charged after alleged hit-and-run while drunk and stoned
Police allege a driver hit another car twice and fled before returning a 0.181 reading and testing positive to cannabis and cocaine at Tweed Heads.
Posted inArts, Business, Gloucester, Local News, North Coast Created 26
Gloucester Creatives turns former garden centre into thriving community hub
A former garden centre is now a thriving creative hub, with Gloucester Creatives bringing together more than 70 local artists and makers.
Posted inCoffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour plans and budget open for community feedback
Coffs Harbour residents are invited to comment on a draft plan outlining the City’s spending, services and infrastructure priorities.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News
Tree Farmer: A new resource for North Coast landholders
A new hub will help North Coast landholders understand and engage with emerging environmental markets and natural capital opportunities.