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Contentious Cudgen Connection refused – but developer not backing down

The contentious Cudgen Connection development proposed on State Significant Farmland on the protected Cudgen Plateau next to the Tweed Valley Hospital site was in front of Tweed Shire Councillors at yesterday's planning meeting. 

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Contentious Cudgen Connection refused – but developer not backing down

The contentious Cudgen Connection development proposed on State Significant Farmland on the protected Cudgen Plateau next to the Tweed Valley Hospital site was in front of Tweed Shire Councillors at yesterday's planning meeting. 

Local contractor quits controversial Wallum Estate

Local civil contractor, J&M Bashforth & Sons, has withdrawn from its contract to construct infrastructure for the Wallum urban estate, located on low lying land next to Simpsons Creek in Brunswick Heads.

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.

More than a Play

Still Here by Dave & the Daves is more than a play; it’s a 60-minute lifeline on stage that champions mental health through laughter, music, and the art of storytelling. A bit of slapstick, a healthy dose of character comedy, and a few raw truths about navigating life with depression, Still Here is an intoxicating blend of uproarious laughter and heartfelt empathy.

First guests revealed for Byron Writers Fest

The first wave of authors set to grace the Byron Writers Festival stages for the 2024 event have been announced.

From right to left: Human Nature Director, Jane Shehey, CEO Sharyn White and Chair, Stephen Grant. Ingrained Foundation Chair, Chris Pensabene, and Executive Director Jasmin Daly. Photo Pete Rogers

Philanthropy is in good health in Byron Bay, with Ingrained Foundation holding a social morning last Wednesday with beneficiaries and donors of their grants program.

A new office space at the former Stone & Wood brewery was also opened, which can be accessed for free by not-for-profit groups.  

Human Nature Adventure Therapy directors and Ingrained Foundation also signed a multi-year partnering agreement, which will contribute to enable the organisation to scale up their nature-based mental health programs for young people.

According to humannature.org.au, their core emphasis is on ‘fostering connections and building trust’.

‘We extend our support to some of the most vulnerable youth across the Far North Coast of NSW, providing assistance to those at high risk of dire consequences if they don’t receive the critical help they desperately need’.

Ingrained Foundation Executive Director, Jasmin Daly, told The Echo that one of their key intended outcomes is to increase agency and security of funding so that not-for-profits are supported to be more effective and impactful.

‘We’re excited for this to be the first of hopefully more long-term partnerships to come,’ Jasmin said.

Ingrained Foundation’s annual grants program is opening on March 20. 

Fro more information, visit www.ingrainedfoundation.com.au.


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