Northern Rivers news, sport and weather
Free concerts music to our ears
A free concert happens on the first Sunday of each month in the grounds of the Northern Rivers Conservatorium.
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Fluoride debate headed for court
Local anti-fluoride campaigners believe they have found a fundamental flaw in the approval process for the fluoridation of water supplies.
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U3A better than four walls
The University of the Third Age started as a summer school at the University of Toulouse in France in 1972.
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Homes wanted for dumped animals
In her two years as a volunteer with the Animal Rights and Rescue Group, Louise Hunter has seen some horrible things.
News
Rudd wants to lift legal drinking age
PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd says he'd personally like to see the legal drinking age lifted to 21 years.
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- Govt suspends use of foil insulation
- Coalition offers six-months paid leave
- Teenager survives lightning shock
- Govt tightens immigration policy
- Accused rapist on murder charge
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Entertainment
Raw laughs... again
MC and RAW promoter Mandy Nolan gets ready for the second heat of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s RAW Comedy Competition.
- Zavros to judge Portrait Prize
- Variety is the spice
- Tasty French popcorn
- Joel Edgerton to star in 'The Thing'
- Pitt and Jolie sue over break up story
Lifestyle
Soft drinks 'tied to pancreatic cancer'
PEOPLE who drink at least two sugary soft drinks a day have an increased risk of contracting cancer of the pancreas, a study published on Monday shows.
Sport
Fanning wins world championship
MICK Fanning has claims to being one of Australia's greatest ever surfers after securing his second world championship at Pipeline in Hawaii.
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Money
David Jones H1 sales up 2.3%
DEPARTMENT store David Jones Ltd has increased its first half sales by 2.3 per cent and sharply raised its interim and second half profit guidance.
- Aussie tourism weathers global slump
- Petrol prices still falling: survey
- JB unveils record half year profit
- Toyota to announce Prius recall: report
- Olympus Pacific Minerals on ASX
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Things To Do
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Maclean Highland Gathering (Scottish Festival)
Come to Maclean and experience a piece of Scotland in Australia. Saturday, 27 Mar, 2010 – 9am Maclean View event details » -
The Big Joke Bangalow Comedy Festival
Bangalow's fourth annual comedy fest held at the Bangalow A & I Hall. Thursday, 18 Mar, 2010 – 9am Bangalow View event details » -
Nimbin Mardi Grass
Nimbin Mardi Grass held all over Nimbin. Saturday, 1 May, 2010 – 9am Nimbin View event details » -
The Bangalow Billycart Derby
The Bangalow Billycart Derby held on Byron Street. Sunday, 16 May, 2010 – 8am Bangalow View event details » -
Country Energy Casino Beef Week
Country Energy Casino Beef Week held all over Casino. Saturday, 22 May, 2010 – 9am Casino View event details »
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