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The floods are leaving people homeless and families split

There was a housing crisis on the Northern Rivers, then we had the floods of 2022 and the issue has left increasing numbers of people homeless and struggling to find alternative accommodation.
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COVID-19 update: May 16

The Northern NSW Local Health District says that to 4pm yesterday, 15 May, 384 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the District, including 82 positive PCR tests and 302 positive rapid antigen tests.
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Byron EchoMia Armitage - 1

One Nation ‘ghost’ haunting Richmond

Less than a week out from the election, mystery surrounds the One Nation candidate and her connection to the electorate.
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Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 18 May, 2022

Brilliant entertainment always in the Byron Shire
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Secret agreements and done deals

Government and Byron Council refuse to explain details around temporary accommodation plans
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Radiance Kitchen

Victoria Cosford I can imagine how radiant the smiles were when Dexter Chou and Linda Hung resumed their stall recently...
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‘Dining in the Dark’ at Forest, Byron

To celebrate the North Coast Festival of Flavour, Forest restaurant is turning off the lights so you can turn...
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FN-OTM-3-69CentennialCct-350x250Modern Art/ Industrial Unit

 3/69 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay

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This versatile industrial unit is located in a very popular complex.

Two level unit is 54m2 on the ground level and 37m2 upstairs. Total 91.7m2.

Complete with kitchenette, shower and toilet.

Current rent $300 per week.

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Open: By Appointment
Details: $298,000
Enquiries: Paul Banister 0438 856 552

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15 Tamarind Court, Suffolk Park

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Located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Suffolk Park.

Extremely private, this would suit either owner occupier or Investor.

Currently vacant and ready to move in.

Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, single lock up garage and a sunny north facing backyard.

Within walking distance to shops and beach.

Excellent opportunity at $525,000.

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Open: By Appointment
Details: $525,000
Enquiries: Paul Banister 0438 856 552

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Richmond Electorate

Richmond candidates 2022: Informed Medical Options Party candidate Monica Shepherd

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Monica Shepherd is an organic naturopath based in Ocean Shores. She is running as a candidate for the Informed Medical Options Party in the federal seat of Richmond.
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Storylines

Storylines – Stop the rot and take action

Bronwyn Bancroft - 2
Having spent a long time reflecting on the last 13 weeks since the floods devastated our region, many important issues have come to my attention – loss of homes, possessions, safety, schools suspended from flooding, chaos, death, loss of animals, extreme anxiety and desperation, and so much more.
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Articles & Columns

Review of community response called for as challenges recognised

Aslan Shand - 0
Local community members stepped forward to help coordinate and respond to the disaster; from people getting into boats and kayaks recusing strangers in Lismore to coordinating local response hubs in the hinterland and local towns. But it wasn't all a bed of roses.
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National News

$17m in funds for work on crown lands in NSW

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If you are involved in managing crown reserve land and facilities then now is the time to get that application in for a share of the $17 million that is available fro the 2022-3 funding round. 
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Nuclear-powered subs? Dr Caldicott speaks

Byron Echo Aslan Shand - 21
‘America has 18 Trident submarines, powered by highly enriched Uranium 235, which can be used as fuel for nuclear weapons. Each sub carries 24 missiles, each one is armed with eight hydrogen bombs – 30 times the killing power of one Hiroshima bomb. That’s enough subs to produce nuclear winter and end life on Earth.’
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Editorial – E-con-oh-my

Byron Echo Ziggi Browning - 19
If there’s one thing that the LNP lays claim to, above all else, it is the assertion that they are the better managers of the economy. But what does this bold claim actually mean?
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No Mr Morrison, we are not ‘confused’ or ‘misguided’

Federal election Michael Balderstone - 2
The Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, has spent much of the election campaign telling the people of Australia that a vote for a small party or an independent is a wasted vote. Or that a vote for a small party or an independent is a vote for instability.
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Opinion: It’s time to kick Morrison out

Richmond Electorate David Lovejoy - 14
'Grifters come in all shapes and sizes, from all kinds of background. This one is used to skipping just a step ahead of impending disaster and exposure. Many times in marketing and politics, which he sees as identical pursuits, his nimble lies have saved his career.' 
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Kingscliff’s amenity or company profit?

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Kingscliff property developer Gales Holgins is seeking to increase truck movements by bringing in fill from the M1 road works rather than using fill from the development site. But Kingscliff Ratepayers and Progress Association say that the impact on residents and business is too high a cost to pay.
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Car mania clogs Mullumbimby

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It was a fatal error – driving half a kilometre into Mullumbimby to pick up a carton of milk. My partner drove while I conducted reconnaissance for that elusive parking spot. 
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Byron Shire Mayor, staff mute over Council court loss

Byron Echo Hans Lovejoy - 0
Byron Mayor, Simon Richardson (Greens), is again remaining mute over questions around Council’s court loss, this time over a fencing dispute in Suffolk Park.
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Local concert series organiser hit with $5,000 fine

Local News Paul Bibby - 13
When local musician Lisa Hunt arrived for a meeting with police last Thursday she was hoping for a somewhat friendlier reception than she had received on the last occasion.
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