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Housing not industrial precinct say Lismore locals

Locals from Goonellabah and Lindendale have called out the proposed Goonellabah industrial precinct at 1055A Bruxner Hwy and 245 Oliver Ave as being the wrong use of the site. 

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Menacing dog declaration revoked

After an emotional deputation from the owner of the dog involved, Ballina Shire Council has this morning revoked a menacing dog declaration for the kelpie Lilo, which was brought into effect following a bite in July 2022.

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Anzac Day events in the Northern Rivers

Around Australia people will come together this Thursday to pay their respects and remember those who have served, and continue to serve, the nation during times of conflict. Listed are details for Tweed, Ballina, Lismore, Byron, Kyogle, and Richmond Valley Council areas.

Editorial – For King and Country

As the Edwardian period ended (1901–1914), the new era of WWI saw the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzacs) land around Ari Burnu on the western side of the Gallipoli peninsula. 

Deadly fire ants found in Murray-Darling Basin

The Invasive Species Council has expressed serious concern following the detection of multiple new fire ant nests at Oakey, 29 km west of Toowoomba in Queensland.

Tugun tunnel work at Tweed Heads – road diversion

Motorists are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions from Sunday on the Pacific Motorway, Tweed Heads.

Competitors reaching the top of Cape Byron and starting the descent in last year’s Lighthouse Run. Photo Jeff Dawson
Competitors reaching the top of Cape Byron and starting the descent in last year’s Lighthouse Run. Photo Jeff Dawson

The 11th annual Byron Bay Lighthouse Run is set for Sunday October 22 and will be supporting charities including Crackin’ Cancer and the Mai Wiru Foundation.

The Byron Bay Lighthouse Run is open to groups and individuals and includes a 10km run or a 6km walk starting at 7am at Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay.

Crackin’ Cancer works to support research and the Cancer Council of NSW, while the Mai Wiru Foundation looks to reduce the sugar intake and improve nutrition in remote Aboriginal communities.

Last year’s run again drew hundreds of community-minded locals to raise money for new equipment to fight breast cancer in the northern rivers.

The new piece of technology, a prone breast board, had been a priority for Lismore Base Hospital.

See the the new website at www.byronbaylighthouserun.com.au.


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