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Yamba’s annual Classic Pairs

Yamba's annual Classic Pairs, a two-day carnival formatted on 5 games of 14 ends with no dead ends conducted 10-11 October, once again proved to be as popular as ever. Forty four high quality teams from Kingscliff in the North to Scone in the South contested this rich event.

Lifesavers building capability, capacity and resilience through expert training

The Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, the Hon. Dr. Geoff Lee MP, today met with surf lifesavers in Kiama to discuss the new UAV (drone) pilot training program that is creating jobs and ensuring our beaches are kept safe.

bowlsbuzz, Bowls NSW, November 2020

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Meet the Richmond River Independent

Community owned through the Richmond River Independent Community Association, the Richmond River Independent covers the Richmond Valley and Kyogle areas in Northern New South Wales. Ben Hawke spent some time on the job with the editor, Susanna Freymark, and Bob Mills, the Association President.

I am farmer, hear me raw

“It takes guts to talk to someone about how you’re feeling ... just as it takes guts to get your clothes off in public.” This is the premise of The Naked Farmer social media movement where farmers – men and women – across the country take their gear off to support mental health.

Market rises on restocker demand

Agents had a decreased yarding of 956 head at Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange’s Prime Sale on Wednesday, October 28. The yarding consisted of a...

Bridge ripped down with speed

The 1903 De Burgh bridge at Tabulam is being pulled down at a startling speed. After the completion of the two-lane new bridge, Transport for...

Wetter than average weather tipped

A month ago, the BoM declared a La Nina event, which means wetter than average conditions expected in the next few months. How does that work? It all depends on the Walker circulation.

Pickers need places to stay

There are plenty of blueberries to be picked at Mountain View farm near Tabulam but not enough accommodation for the pickers. Estate agent Amanda Johnson desperately needs places in Bonalbo, Tabulam, Drake and Mallanganee for the visiting pickers.

Govt in a big rush to demolish timber bridge locals want to keep

The 1899 timber bridge at Tabulam is doomed to be demolished tomorrow unless a court delays or stops it. Security guards have been spotted at the bridge since the weekend.

Museum connects people with the past

History has a new home 40m from the Evans River. The Evans Head Living Museum has been chronicling the marine, military, fishing, agricultural, natural and social history for 18 years.

Sham opening of bridge ignored the community

"People who want to save the bridge say 'It's not over until it's over'." State MP Janelle Saffin was quoting Tabulam cattle farmer John Cousins at the official opening of the $48 million two-lane bridge at Tabulam on Sunday.

Understanding biodiversity on intertidal reefs

Lord Howe Island Signal Lord Howe Island (LHI) resident Caitlin Woods is in the final year of her PhD and is well underway analysing and...

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