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Featured Blogs
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It’s magic! When weeds become rainforest
Published about 20 hours ago by philippa | 0 commentsByron locals are being given the opportunity to learn how to convert weedy regrowth into rainforest.
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Books for comfort
Published about 20 hours ago by Katie | 0 commentsAnother small phase of my life is coming to an end, and things feel a bit shaky. Where do I head? To the book shelf, of course!
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Police to close Nimbin tourism icons
Published 1 day ago by philippa | 2 commentsNimbin community up in arms: Hemp Bar/Museum to be shut down due to legal pressure.
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Dud - incompetent/inexperienced or spin?
Published 1 day ago by alby | 1 commentWednesday, 27 August 2008 Alby Schultz, Federal Member for Hume, said “Kevin Rudd admitted in Parliament yesterday that Australians are worse off since his Government’s election last November. “He did not dispute living expenses... -
Tackling childhood obesity
Published 1 day ago by philippa | 0 commentsFrom the garden to the kitchen – what schools can do to make local kids healthier
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Lismore’s ‘Living Legend’
Published 1 day ago by philippa | 0 commentsAlmost every day for the last 20 years, local darling Darcy Goodwin has delivered healthy meals to needy locals from the back of a van.
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Cancer is not the final word
Published 1 day ago by kerrynlm | 2 commentsThe word ‘Cancer’ is a fearful word. It is a word that many people avoid – myself included – but I have learned that it can also be another word for hope and tranquillity and sheer toughness of spirit. Meet my friend Fay.
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On-Line Directory For Crafty Folk
Published 2 days ago by al1801 | 2 commentsWho can help me make a teddy bear? Who in Bathrst can help me make soap or candles? Are there scrapbook experts in Coffs Harbour? Where do I get the right gear for my project? Well, the answer is here. A new company, based in Sydney has eme...
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Top marks in Fishability
Published 2 days ago by philippa | 0 commentsLocal kids and people with disabilities were kept busy on Sunday as part of a government-funded program that teaches them how to go fishing
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Clever Creations for 'Creature Comforts'
Published 2 days ago by Julie | 0 commentsA record breaking exhibition of unique artworks created from recycled materials are on display at Orange Regional Art Gallery.
Featured Posts
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Boom towns not all about mining
Published 17 days ago by hunterdundee | 0 commentsA property forecaster has listed 12 regional ‘boom towns’ and is encouraging people to invest to beat the otherwise flat national property market.
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National Tree Day - Sun 27 July 08
Published about 1 month ago by Carolyn | 0 commentsNational Tree Day is Australia’s biggest community tree-planting event. Since Tree Day started in 1996 more than 1.5 million volunteers have planted over 11.5 million native trees and shrubs!
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Councils can lead the charge on housing
Published 2 months ago by philippa | 0 commentsNorthern Rivers councils are being urged to act as champions for residents on the issue of housing, which has reached crisis point in local communities. -
Budget, fuel prices signal need for rail
Published 2 months ago by philippa | 0 commentsNorthern Rivers rail campaigners TOOT are angered over the fact that since 2000, one billion dollars has been spent on the Pacific highway upgrades from Byron to the Tweed, but zero dollars has been dedicated to commuter rail infrastru... -
We will pay your internet access!
Published 3 months ago by simonvw | 0 commentsWe’re determined to build the most useful website for rural and regional Australians. We’re looking to recruit a panel of OurPatch users to help us build a better website. We need your help -
A Stake Through the Art
Published 3 months ago by redhead | 2 commentsA Story About the Death of Cinema Culture in Newcastle City.
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Massage Myths uncovered
Published 3 months ago by alicialuck | 2 commentsEver had a massage treatment where you felt a lot of pain but not a lot of gain? Where you came out feeling worse than when you went in? -
Dogs
Published 4 months ago by Katie | 5 commentsThis morning I had my dog put to sleep.
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ANZACs Shamed
Published 4 months ago by Carolyn | 2 commentsI was in The Rocks today around noon and had mixed feeling of all that I saw. Seeing current servicemen and women in their uniforms and old ANZAC’s sitting having a quiet drink and chat filled me with such pride and gratitude for all that t...
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Kevin Rudd in Cooma
Published 5 months ago by simonvw | 0 commentsKevin Rudd was in Cooma on Good Friday
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