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Protests over ALDI supply chain safety issues

Hundreds of transport workers are protesting nationally at Aldi stores as the Transport Workers' Union highlights dangerous practices in the supermarket’s transport supply chain, from lack of maintenance on vehicles to underpayments and worker injuries.

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No Small Thing – changing lives for the better, together

This Thursday, 2 July (tonight) the Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) Women’s Giving Circle is bringing a stellar lineup of leaders to the Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah to discuss how progress happens across climate, gender equality, media, democracy, and community action – and why local action still matters.

Multiculturalism

Right across the planet, the soccer World Cup is grandstanding multiculturalism in all its splendour! It’s a great kick in...

Independent audit

I was so shocked to see on our Council community page that company Micromax has been employed to do...

Ecological sustainability

Close to 40 years ago, at a time when the ozone layer was threatened and revealing ‘holes’ in same,...

23 townhouses proposed in Bangalow – info session today

Plans for a proposed 23-townhouse development in the outskirts of Bangalow are open to the public today, with a drop-in information session being held from 11am to 4.30pm at the Old Scouts Hall, 9 Station Street, Bangalow.

New flood maps could reshape development across Byron Shire

New flood mapping covering much of the Byron Shire could affect future development controls, with a major new study recommending that planning decisions be based on whichever flood source – river flooding or overland flow – produces the highest flood level.

Byron Shire faces enormous pressures for the future. We need a Byron Council with a strong commitment to the protection and enhancement of the community, the environment and the economy. We need a council who will address climate change and the biodiversity extinction crisis, who will care for the most vulnerable, protect community amenity, deliver responsible infrastructure, support sustainable businesses and stand up to unreasonable demands from the state government.

The Green team has experience and expertise and a genuine, caring dedication to people and place. They offer the best chance for securing a better future for Byron Shire. To make this happen, Vote 1 Sarah Ndiaye for mayor and Vote 1 for the capable Greens team. 

Jan Barham, Former Byron Shire mayor



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Making the S.H.I.F.T. in women’s lives

Older women are disproportionately affected by the housing crisis and financial insecurity. They are the fastest-growing group of people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

Lismore households throwing away $670,000

Lismore City Council says Lismore households recently threw away an estimated $670,000 by placing eligible drink containers in their kerbside bins instead of claiming their refund, while almost half the contents of red-lid general waste bins could have been recycled or composted.

It’s not just you, it’s Telstra

Across Australia, Telstra mobile and mobile data customers have been dealing with widespread outages this morning, from cities to the regions, including the Northern Rivers.

$5.5 million for surf clubs

The NSW government says the state's surf life saving clubs can now apply for a share of $5.5 million through the Surf Club Facility Program, to upgrade, rebuild or future-proof the facilities that keep beaches safe.