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Blue skies for Bluesfest day 1

If yesterday at Bluesfest was anything to go by, it's going to be an incredible event and with the weather holding, (so far) the Easter weekend's future is looking bright.

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Safety and preparation saves lives on the water

A large number of boaters are expected to hit the water over the Easter long weekend and Marine Rescue NSW is reminding boaters to be prepared and log on to the Marine Rescue NSW app.

Bruns-Billinudgel RSL marches on

Though recently the membership of the Brunswick Heads–Billinudgel RSL sub-Branch has grown, the numbers are still very low and if there is not a continual increase, this chapter faces closing.

Fresh air federal funds for Northern Rivers schools in need

Eighteen schools in the Northern Rivers division of Richmond have received $25,000 each as part of the federal government’s School Upgrade Fund, Labor Member for Richmond Justine Elliot said last week.

New report highlights gaps in rural and remote health

The second annual Royal Flying Doctor Service ‘Best for the Bush, Rural and remote Health Base Line’ report has just been released. Presenting the latest data on the health of rural and remote Australians and evidence on service gaps, it identifies issues in urgent need of attention from service providers, funders, partners and policy makers.

Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.

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Will the Neo-Greens governing Byron Council be adhering to the relevant federal and state safety regulations when generating the clouds of ‘radioactive’ dust by digging up and transporting the 30,000m3 of fill?

These laws, regulations, and protocols are designed to protect workers and the public from the toxic side-effects of sand mining activities. Will they be obeyed by the contractors? Enforced by the consent authority and site safety managers? Who will monitor these elements?

According to records held by the DPI this area was the railhead where thorium ore was loaded on to trains and sent to Brisbane from 1937 till 1961.

Afterwards, the waste and tailings around the railyards and stockpiles were dozed and capped with scrub, rocks, and clay to form the basis of Butler St and now destination Byron Bay.

Just borrow a Geiger counter and walk the area yourself; it’s there alright.

Will there be signs erected to warn visitors of these carcinogenic, naturally occurring biohazards?

Will residents and visitors be given biohazard dust suits and masks while this nanoparticle, airborne, toxic hazard wafts around?

Unfortunately, the glowing forest of Fern Gully stands in way of profit and progress. Who will save us from the tourists? Council? Extinction Rebellion? The mayoral bypass, of cour$e!


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Retired local professor launches book on grief

A leading international thinker and researcher in the development of innovative sport coaching and physical education teaching has returned home to Byron Bay and is launching his first non-academic book, 'Grief and Growth', on April 4 at The Book Room in Byron. 

Resilient Lismore’s ‘Repair to Return’ funding

On the eve of the second anniversary of the second devastating flood in 2022, Resilient Lismore has welcomed the finalisation of its funding deed with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, which will enable the continuation of its ‘Repair to Return’ program.

Editorial – Joyous propaganda! 

The NSW Labor government marked its one year in office this week with a jubilant statement of achievements issued from Macquarie Street HQ.

Man charged over domestic violence and pursuit offences – Tweed Heads

A man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads on Monday.