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May 3, 2024
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Take a stand against violence against women in Ballina this Sunday

Say ‘No’ to domestic violence this Sunday, May 5 at 4pm in Ballina and stand in solidarity, honouring those who have lost their lives to domestic violence.
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Political CommentDavid Lowe - 4

Political responses to violence

Tens of thousands of people marched against gendered violence on the weekend. Women and men are looking to governments, state and federal, to make them safe. Are they up to the task?
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Harvest at Mullum Farmers Market

Hey, foodies! Prepare for a flavour-filled extravaganza of The Harvest Trails, Taste of Harvest, on May 3 at the award-winning Mullum Farmers Market. With over 70 stalls, the farmers’ market is a feast for the senses. Indulge in fresh produce and artisan goodies and meet the farmers.
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Alice Springs kids

I don’t know why these kids are doing what they are doing in Alice Springs. What pissed me off...
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Byron EchoAndrew Hunter, Bangalow - 3

Splendour Estate

Unfortunately, no more, but all is not lost! They own the land, and Byron Shire is crying out for...
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Byron EchoEve Jeffery - 0

Interview with The Versace Boys

The Versace Boys were born in the back of a gold-plated Porsche parked at the Versace Palace on the Goldie. They grew up only eating with silver spoons and often crashing expensive automobiles their parents bought for them. They realised young that they weren’t only made for the world of fashion but that they could also write sick bangers.
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Search continues for missing Tweed man

Local police say officers, the State Emergency Services [SES] and family members of missing Tweed Shire man Patrick Liedke are continuing their search.
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We all know we can help the planet by reducing our single-use footprint, so why not make a new (financial) year resolution that’s an investment in the future of the planet by finding the perfect reusable cup for your daily caffeine fix?

The guys at Bun Coffee in the Byron Arts & Industry Estate are giving away a $20 coffee voucher each week in ‘plastic-free July’.

Simply bring in your clean cup and go into the weekly draw.

They also love it when you bring in your own reusable vessel to purchase your home coffee beans too.

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Lismore residents ‘dumbfounded’ by councils lack of scrutiny of DA with ‘serious short-comings’

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Local residents and Wilson Nature Reserve Landcare Group have said they are ‘dumbfounded’ at the lack of scrutiny of the ongoing development application at 37 City View Drive, East Lismore.
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Evans Head’s Irons Gates developers spend another  $2.5m on legals – how can a local community keep up?

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