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Riley returns home

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Tipping point

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Calls for micro-abattoirs to boost food security

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Lismore’s Blakebrook quarry proposal meets resistance

A recent gathering of locals concerned about a proposed ‘mega dump’ landfill at Blakebrook quarry has been supported by Lismore Greens councillors. Lismore Council say they are still considering the proposal.
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Avoiding ‘great reset’

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Peace in our time?

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A 15-year-old Wollongbar girl, who had been missing since Saturday, has been found safe and well in Byron Bay.

Riley Steer was reported missing to police by her parents on Saturday night (12 October).

They received a text message from Riley on Sunday to say that she was okay but nothing further was heard from her.

Following a tip-off from a member of the public, police located the teen about 1pm yesterday in Byron Bay.

Police and the family would like to thank the media and the community for their assistance.

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Byron Writers Festival reveals 30th anniversary program

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