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WELCOME to the first edition of Times News Group’s latest free weekly community newspaper.<\/p>\n

It’s a privilege to serve this wonderful area, and we look forward to telling your stories with respect and diligence.<\/p>\n

We are excited to introduce the Byron Coast Times, Tweed Coast Times, and Ballina Times, all under the umbrella of the Times News Group.<\/p>\n

Our focus is on “what’s good about where we live”.<\/p>\n

We aim to provide the news and information you need to make important decisions in your life, without comment, opinion, or agenda.<\/p>\n

Whether it’s the people working hard to make our community a better place, the groups who make a meaningful difference, the events that bring us together, or that hidden gem just waiting in the wings, we’re here to tell those stories.<\/p>\n

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Photo: JEREMY BISHOP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The activities of local, state, and federal government, as well as other key community organisations, are important because they affect all of us, so those issues are important to us.<\/p>\n

Times News Group managing director Warick Brown said the company was thrilled to be expanding into the NSW North Coast region, covering the Tweed, Byron, and Ballina Shire footprints.<\/p>\n

“A community-first approach is important to us by sharing hyperlocal news content free in print, online and across socials,” Mr Brown said.<\/p>\n

“Important information, covering great events, entertainment, sport and all things property in our real estate guide, we focus on providing a great reader experience and a focus on ‘what’s good about where we live.’<\/p>\n

“People still love a printed paper, especially one well-designed that looks and feels welcoming and has great local stories to feel connected.”<\/p>\n

We always welcome your input and suggestions on any element of our paper.<\/p>\n

If you’ve got something going on, think there’s a story we could be telling, or something we could have done better, let us know.<\/p>\n

You can email all that and more to lydia@timesnewsgroup.com.au.<\/p>\n

Our website, timesnewsgroup.com.au<\/a>, has a full digital copy available \u2013 and we’ll also publish most content there in the form of easily accessible web stories.<\/p>\n

At timesnewsgroup.com.au, you’ll also find the latest news from across the region and state.<\/p>\n

We welcome your connection with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n

Times News Group managing director Warick Brown said the Times News Group is thrilled to be expanding into the NSW north coast region, covering Tweed, Byron, and Ballina Shire footprints.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WELCOME to the first edition of Times News Group’s latest free weekly community newspaper. It’s a privilege to serve this wonderful area, and we look forward to telling your stories with respect and diligence. We are excited to introduce the Byron Coast Times, Tweed Coast Times, and Ballina Times, all under the umbrella of the […]<\/p>\n

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