June 2017

Commented on a story 24th Jun 2017 3:23 PM

I have an autistic daughter and I agree with Hanson’s comments that children with autism spectrum disorder should be removed from mainstream classrooms.

OPINION: Pauline's right, autistic kids need own schools

"We are also in the Northern Rivers, there already is. A " school of their own", but unless you 'fit..."

July 2016

Commented on a story 26th Jul 2016 5:48 PM

A NORTHERN Rivers family is desperately fighting for their six-year-old daughter, who has been threatened with deportation because of her mystery illness.

Parents' worst nightmare: Daughter, 6, could be deported

"Does not make it right. This family are hard working, the australian government have not dished out one..."

May 2016

Commented on a story 20th May 2016 11:11 AM

TOMMY’S Tavern was shut for the night when staff and a couple of mates lined up 18 shots of liquor each and started slugging them down.

Tommy’s staff, mates down 72 shots in states of ‘undress’

"of for goodness sake, after hours drinks or staffys are a long time hospitality tradition...find..."

Commented on a story 11th May 2016 11:49 AM

LIGHT it up blue for Autism - no light me up furious.

LETTER: We need awareness, not ignorance of autism

"Hi Beepee, at the risk of being publicly vilified on such an emotive issue, I can confirm my son had..."

April 2016

Commented on a story 4th Apr 2016 7:18 AM

LIGHT it up blue for Autism - no light me up furious.

LETTER: We need awareness, not ignorance of autism

"I guess the issue here is of "humanity" she did not really need to know my sons was having an autistic..."

Published a story 1st Apr 2016 3:34 PM

LIGHT it up blue for Autism - no light me up furious.

LETTER: We need awareness, not ignorance of autism

LIGHT it up blue for Autism - no light me up furious.

June 2015

Commented on a story 19th Jun 2015 4:28 PM

WHEN Oliver Williams heard a projectile whiz past his ear and crash into a Lismore bus shelter on Wednesday, the last thing he expected was to be in the crosshairs of a teenager armed with a slingshot.

Youths use slingshot to fire deadly metal sinkers in attack

"who said anything about race? "

Commented on a story 15th Jun 2015 8:31 PM

FROM Monday, people who park in disabled spaces without a permit will risk more than a fine and an earful from a cranky community member.

Park in a disabled spot and you'll lose a point from licence

"be aware that no assumptions are made here. My son has a permit, he is 12 to the unknowing bystander..."

May 2015

Commented on a story 2nd May 2015 8:19 PM

LIFE has been very tough for severely autistic Ballina boy William Nicols ever since his border collie cross cattle dog passed away in January from old age.

Passing of Moscow the dog leaves William in need of a friend

"Hi Patty , we were so disappointed it we could not work this out with you guys, but we did raise all..."

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