Elloise Farrow-Smith

Jan 10, 2025 | abc.net.au | Emma Rennie |Elloise Farrow-Smith

After hearing about a spate of break and enters and stolen cars, the Ballina Shire mayor is calling for firm and proactive steps to tackle youth crime. Sharon Cadwallader made a stand outside Lismore courthouse on Friday, saying the community was fed up. "These juveniles committing these horrendous crimes right across Ballina shire, the region, the country in fact … we're saying enough is enough," she said.

Dec 9, 2024 | abc.net.au | Elloise Farrow-Smith |Hannah Ross |Julie Ray

New South Wales Health intends to cover up murals painted by convicted murderer and rapist Leonard Lawson on the walls of the old Grafton Gaol. The department says the works are considered "triggering" for healthcare staff who will move into the renovated former jail. The local historical society believes the artwork is valuable and should not be hidden from the community. The artwork of a killer and rapist is set to be covered over after being deemed too "triggering" for health staff to see.

Dec 7, 2024 | abc.net.au | Elloise Farrow-Smith |Julie Ray |Hannah Ross

When Northern Rivers residents were forced to live in tents after the floods, a new disaster solution was born — held together by cardboard. The idea for cheap, renewable, quick-fix temporary housing arose after the 2019/20 bushfires and the 2022 floods. "We're still trying to recover from the 2022 floods and one of the biggest issues at that time was a lack of potential housing and shelter," Professor Andrew Rose from Southern Cross University said.

Nov 30, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Elloise Farrow-Smith

Share As a young boy, Larry Blair lived in fear of The Toecutters — and with good reason. Warning: This story contains graphic content that some readers may find distressing. They cut off his stepdad's toes one by one before killing him. Now in his 60s, the 1970s pro-surfer, who is the stepson of bank robber Frank "Baldy" Blair, is speaking out through a book called The Outside. The book is co-authored with his friend and long-time surfing buddy Jeremy Goring.

Sep 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Elloise Farrow-Smith |Joanne Shoebridge

"You gotta have the fire in your belly, it's important, if I didn't have that fire in my belly, I wouldn't have got things done."The words of First Nations activist Joyce Clague, who died this week, aged 85. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains images and names of people who have died. Federal MP Linda Burney has described her as an "example of the resilience of our culture and people".