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Endlessly stoic: the journey of David O’Brien

David O'Brien sits quietly in his Hay home, a small magnet clipped to his belt—a lifeline that could stop a seizure in its tracks ... Despite the challenges, David has found meaningful ways to contribute to his community and the broader epilepsy community.

Kyogle News INKY, 25 June 2025

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Building a better New South Wales: Mookhey, Houssos

The 2025-26 Budget is focused on building a prosperous future for NSW. The Minns Labor Government is securing the state’s economy and the essential services people rely on, while accelerating growth across NSW.

From July 1 we’re losing free to air

From July 1, the Seven Network signal will stop broadcasting into homes across the Griffith area, taking with it the AFL, international cricket, and shows like Home and Away that have been part of lounge room routines for decades ... The pattern is clear: regional viewers are increasingly being pushed towards paid streaming services as traditional broadcasting deals fall by the wayside.

Buyback sells for $347 at auction

Five buyback homes from Norton Street, Kyogle were up for auction on Tuesday, June 17. PRD Real Estate Northern Rivers principal Rob Horder said the highest bid was $347 for 8 Norton Street.

Libby’s tea tree oil is a bottler

Libby and Robert Dyason have been making tea tree oil for 46 years at their Coombell property, 16km south of Casino. Libby is at the Casino Lions Farmers Market most Saturdays and she has regular customers who buy tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil and products from the Dyason’s Branch Creek Distillery.

Shellharbour’s incredible whale tales

Whale watching is in full swing in Shellharbour with numerous sightings occurring this month, including some incredible drone footage from Bushrangers Bay caught by local ORRCA volunteer Ty Peters.

Co-operative and mutual sector poised for further growth after strong year: BCCM 

Australia’s co-operative and mutual sector has ambitions to emulate its UK counterpart’s planned doubling in size, after recording an 8.4 per cent increase in annual revenue. The latest National Mutual Economy Report (NME) … shows continued resilience by the sector against a backdrop of on-going global volatility and stabilising inflation.

Clubs battle for survival

Often the social hub of rural communities, footy clubs play a critical role in connecting people and engaging them in sports. Now, Golden Rivers Football League Clubs Face an uncertain future following the release of recommendations from the Northern Futures Project (NFP).

Summerwave Sundays comes to Cohuna

This Sunday June 22, will be a great day of entertainment in Cohuna as four hours of free music gets underway from 2pm at the Big Cohuna Stockyard, headlined by the up and coming band Velvet Bloom as a part of their debut album launch tour.

Border Vet Barham: Navigating change with relocation and expanded services

Border Veterinary Clinic in Barham, NSW, is undergoing a significant transition to better serve its clients and enhance service offerings. With the recent sale of their current Barham premises, the clinic is relocating to a purpose-built facility due to open later in the year.

Victorians dominate first race meeting of season

Sean Cunningham. Victorian raiders were the star turn at the Narrandera Race Club's race meeting on Saturday with Wangaratta-based trainers winning four of the seven races on the card. Jockey Alice Kennedy saluted the judge in the second race with Lightning Lizard ($4) for Wangaratta trainer Ben Brisbourne.

Water workers edge closer to 4 day work week

Continued bargaining dispute proceedings have brought Riverina Water workers one step closer to trialling a four-day work week if they accept their employer's proposal. A "rigorous" long-running dispute process involving Riverina Water and its employees aligned with the United Services Union (USU) and Electrical Trades Union (ETU) is slowly beginning to de-escalate after "dramatic" moments of industrial action.

Narrandera Argus, 19 June 2025

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Yamba’s iconic Norfolk Pines

John McNamara. Reported in DISTRICT NEWS in 28 December 1907 C&RE: Visitors to Yamba during the Christmas holidays have commented upon the constant diminution in the number of available shade trees, and at the same time Mr. J. H. Malden suggests, in the ''Agricultural Gazette," that the Norfolk Island pine should be more freely planted along the coastal areas than it is.

Coles Yamba top fundraising for MND Big Freeze

What began with an Ice Bucket Challenge aimed at Coles Yamba Manager Jack Gibb has turned into a powerful community fundraising effort for Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

A day in the life of the Coastal Emu

A remarkable new short film about one of the Clarence Valley’s most iconic and endangered, second largest living bird in the world, the Coastal Emu gives an amazing insight into the lives of these fascinating creatures. Titled ‘A day in the life of a Coastal Emu’ the film by Skyloka Australia's Field Researcher and Drone Pilot Micah Ruedin ...

Council confirms support for wind farm despite strong opposition at hearing

Hay Shire Council has formally expressed its support for Pottinger Wind Farm at the conclusion of a four-hour long hearing with the NSW Government Independent Planning Commission last Thursday, amid some vehement opposition from concerned locals, lobby groups and chair of Nuclear for Australia, Adi Paterson.

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