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Primex Sustainable Farming and Primary Industries Expo new date confirmed
After being postponed due to the flooding and ongoing wet weather the 2022 Primex Sustainable Farming and Primary Industries Expo and will now go ahead on November 10–12.
Other News
Parents rally behind essential local aftercare service
Mullumbimby locals are concerned that a vital, Council-run out of school hours child care service could shut after Byron Council issued a survey hinting at closure.
Action after the flood: Mullum residents discuss flooding
Mullumbimby Residents Association (MRA) held a public meeting at the Ex-Services Club on May 16, and with approximately 150 attending it exceeded expectations.
Local author’s first children’s book weaves a magical tale
After writing three successful novels for adults, local author Sarah Armstrong could have been forgiven for staying on the same path with her fourth offering.
COVID-19 update for the NNSWLHD – May 23
The Northern NSW Local Health District reports that to 4pm yesterday, Sunday May 22, there were 40 COVID-19 positive patients in hospital in Northern NSW, with one of these in ICU.
Elliot ecstatic about Albo and confident of a Richmond win
While her win in Richmond has not yet been confirmed, Justine Elliot is very happy about the overall result for Labor and a new government.
Australian politics transformed
Following an election like no other, Australia looks set to change course on climate and corruption, with the Coalition's Scott Morrison being prised from office and Anthony Albanese about to form a new Labor government with the support of Greens and teal independents.
Byron Echo
Reasons to be cheerful
After nine long years of being led by the least among us, Australia’s future feels optimistic. Thanks, Western Australia, you were instrumental in booting those numpties out!
Local News
Regrets for treatment of Wardell CORE?
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After Ballina Council's recent decision, at its Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting, to effectively evict the Wardell Community Organised Resilience Effort (CORE) from the War Memorial Hall, in mid-flood recovery, some were having second thoughts at their Ordinary Meeting yesterday.
Local News
Keep your eyes and ears open for Albert’s Lyrebird
Tweed Council is asking that you put your best bird listening ears on this June and capture the sounds of a rare bird.
Local News
Progress at Ross Lane?
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The perennial question 'is Ross Lane open?' edged closer to an answer yesterday, with Ballina Council discussing a range of options to solve the flooding problem which regularly cuts off Lennox's main access to the west. Ross Lane has been closed again this week.
