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Sunday, 5 May 2024
MardiGrass continues the war on prohibition
Gunja Faeries at last year's Mardi Grass parade. Picture by Cathy Adams
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'This is a hard call to make': State title event at speedway washed out
Sydney Driver Kaidon Brown was due to contest the Queensland title. Picture by Gary Reid.
Dennis Newlyn
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Ghosting the Party runs May 2 -19.
Meet Isaiah, one very brave little boy
Cathy Adams
Isaiah Bell, 17 months, with mum Kelela and sisters Kelani, 4, and Gianna, 3.
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Why the skyrocketing cost to build a new home is not coming down soon
Jemimah Clegg
In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Australia will send $100m in weapons and combat tools to support Ukraine
New assistance comes amid 'unrelenting' Russian attacks.
Bageshri Savyasachi
Defence Minister Richard Marles toured Ukrainian defence sites on Saturday. Picture supplied
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Canvas of contenders: prestigious art judging begins
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Artists drop off their entries for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes 2024. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
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Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
Regenerative farm practices to be showcased at Primex
Banyula Rural Operations Manager Vinesh Prasad said the goal is a cycle of constant plant, soil and ecosystem improvement. Picture supplied
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Forestry Corp compliance squad sets sights on protests
Tracey Ferrier
Conservationists are concerned that a new compliance squad plans to shut down logging protests. (HANDOUT/LUCA LAMONT)
Our Kids Day Out is coming to Ballina
Our Kids Day Out coming to Ballina.
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Education
$3.8 million to run a 'world first' post traumatic stress program at SCU
Mitchell Craig
Professor James Bennett-Levy will lead a clinical trial into PTSD after natural disasters at Southern Cross University. Picture by Mitchell Craig.
New kids on the block reopen Lismore servo
Cathy Adams
Manwinder Singh and Sandeep Kaur at their newly reopened service station on Ballina Rd. Picture by Cathy Adams
Four charged following domestic violence operation
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Three men and a woman have been charged following an operation in northern NSW on Wednesday.
Showcase to feature top female baseballers from around the world at Lismore
Lismore will host two major baseball tournaments at the Albert Park complex. Picture supplied.
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Financial boost for Northern Rivers junior sporting champions
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Page MP Kevin Hogam, Christopher Elliott and cricket legend Lyn Larsen at the Northern Rivers School Leaders day at Lismore High School.
East Lismore Preschool needs our help
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Help East Lismore Community Preschool rebuild. Picture supplied

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Canvas of contenders: prestigious art judging begins
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Artists drop off their entries for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes 2024. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
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Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and a friend went missing in Mexico. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)
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Real players applaud the fans after their defeat of Cadiz paved the way for another title triumph. (EPA PHOTO)
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My son may never know the innocence of not thinking about the air he breathes. Picture Shutterstock

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Mexico bodies likely missing Australians: official
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Jack Rogers celebrates his match-winning try against Northern United in NRRRL. Picture by Deb Milgate
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Terry's passing was a sad loss for all
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Terry Hill at Dapto last year for the launch of the Megastar. Picture supplied

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Flood-hit houses on the market 'as is'
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Art Drop is an initiative by Rebecca Ryan, the founder of Heart Banners, and will be presented by Love for Lismore Heart Space Incorporated.
Lismore's new exhibition that you don't want to miss
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Lismore Regional Gallery is set to open its doors with a breathtaking First Nations exhibition. Picture supplied.
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