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Woodlawn honours Maddie

IN DEATH, just as in life, Maddie Buck is a trailblazer. Yesterday the first female sports changing room at St John’s College Woodlawn was named in her honour.

Museum makes history

THE Richmond River Historical Society and Museum has recorded the life and times of the region, from the original inhabitants to the days of the cedar runs.

Buyers for Casino saleyards

RICHMOND Valley Council staff will spend about a fortnight examining three proposals from companies interested in buying or leasing the Casino saleyards.
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Bushfires buffer for Byron Bay

A MAJOR controlled burn-off conducted just north of Byron Bay yesterday and on Wednesday should protect the township from northerly wind-fuelled bushfires.
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Army chief defends role of troops

A MORE dangerous Afghanistan might be causing wobbles in Australian politics, but it is also making the diggers determined to see the job through says chief.

Local MPs against gay adoption

A NEW bill allowing same-sex couples to adopt children narrowly made it through the NSW Parliament yesterday, without the support of several local MPs.
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Hoges still a hero in Byron Bay

COME home Hoges, we love you! That's the overwhelming message to Paul Hogan on the streets of Byron Bay.
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Dead couple may get bravery awards

A COUPLE who drowned while rescuing their children in treacherous conditions at a Ballina beach in January should be considered for posthumous bravery awards.
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Sex, lies and a Big Pharma scandal

ALTHOUGH they’ve only just met, charming Byron Bay author Ray Moynihan launches easily into talking about sex with JENNIE DELL

Bravery awards for drowned couple

A COUPLE who drowned saving their children from the surf at South Ballina Beach last January have been recommended for posthumous bravery awards.
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Drags are safe, promoter says

DRAG races at the Casino aerodrome would not only boost tourism, but also encourage safer driving, Jukebox Lismore Inc president Roger Wood said yesterday.
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Pet dog shot and dumped

A SWAN BAY woman is desperate to track down the 'gutless' person who brutally shot and killed her family's dog, breaking the hearts of her three children.
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Newest hospital needs to be filled

A FEW blocks from the bustle of the Lismore Base Hospital, Stuart George spends his days surrounded by the empty wards of the city's newest hospital.
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Pub security guard tells of attack

“HE got kicked, he fell to the ground. Nick Sharp then stamped on his head,” Great Northern Hotel security guard Rose Argent told the jury in a Lismore court.

Greens deal offers councils hope

A DEAL between Labor and The Greens at the Federal level could signal a new era for local councils, Ballina Greens councillor, Jeff Johnson, said.
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