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Big family Kaleido fun day May 5  

Following the success of Blue on Burringbar Festival in Mullumbimby last year, the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce and Creative Mullum are putting on a fun, interactive community event this year on Sunday, 5 May.

Demands for increased housing in Byron Shire raise significant concerns for CABS

Serious concerns have been raised over the Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041 by the 12 Byron Shire-wide associations that make up Community Alliance for Byron Shire (CABS).

Prime agricultural land to be rezoned for development in Lismore

Last night's Lismore Council meeting unanimously passed a voluntary planning agreement to rezone 70 hectares of prime agricultural land at 1055 Bruxner Highway. 

Action needed on affordable housing and land banking say regional city Mayors

Regional Cities NSW mayors have called on the state government to take action on the worsening housing crisis outside of Sydney as they call for affordable housing and a way to stop developers land banking.

Don’t want to show us your muff? Make a merkin instead

The call to 'Show us your muff!' might be a bit much for some people, as a way of raising money for homeless women as part of the Darling Muffs Of May campaign – but that doesn’t mean you can’t get involved.

Time to legalise it and stop wasting taxpayer’s money say locals

As calls for a date to be set for the promised NSW Drug Summit continue many locals questioned the costs involved in the recent cannabis busts taking place that saw loads of marijuana plants being loaded onto police vehicles at the Mullumbimby High School oval yesterday.

Last Lennox Market on 31 March

Byron Markets was awarded a five-year licence to run the Lennox Head market in January 2021 but they are calling it quits at the end of March after just two years. 

How would you stop koalas going extinct in the wild?

The strategy for koala conservation is currently under review and the community is being asked for feedback on the best ways to help NSW’s endangered koalas.

How to supply water to the increasing population?

It is predicted that the next 40 years will see the demand for water increase by 50 per cent in the local government areas that Rous County Council supply with water.

The Art of Woman highlights the upcoming Lismore Women’s Festival 

Friday evening saw a bountiful display of art at Lismore’s Serpentine Gallery celebrating the feminine and preluding the 2024 Lismore Women’s Festival. 

New board announced for Dirawong Reserve – no former members selected

A new community board has been appointed to oversee the management of the popular Dirawong Reserve at Evans Head.

Koala chlamydia and Wildlife Hospital funding boost for Northern Rivers

As the pressure mounts from the NSW Labor state government to increase the amount and density of housing, and as a result increase the population, across the Northern Rivers the impact on wildlife will continue to grow. 

Funding needed to ensure effective mental health response following disasters like the 2022 floods

From coercive control, to youth mental health and mental health worker burnout the failure of government to fund effective services that fit the needs of the Northern Rivers community was a key part of the discussion of the Mental Health Inquiry held in Lismore. 

Vagina Conversations opens to a full house  

The Vagina Conversations took to the stage on Valentine's Day for their first show at the Brunswick Picture House.

Sleeping Lizard – North Lismore Plateau in developer’s sights regardless of DA refusals

The 742-residential-lot subdivision on Sleeping Lizard – Banyam Biagham (the North Lismore Plateau) was again discussed yesterday at a L&EC conciliation meeting.

40 years and the fight to develop flood and fire risk Iron Gates site continues

Once again the public is being asked to comment on the developer plans for the flood and fire prone Iron Gates development site near Evans Head as the developer continues to appeal the refusal.

Requirement to look for endangered gliders in logging areas removed

Volunteers and community scientists have repeatedly highlighted the failure of NSW Forestry Corporation to identify hollow-bearing trees used by the endangered southern greater gliders, the largest marsupial glider in the world.

Women’s safety key part of flood recommendations

Reports of gender-based violence and sexual assaults resulting in pregnancies following the 2022 floods have led to new safety recommendations.

Tweed Shire introduces new Australia Day award

Recognising the work, commitment and value that individuals bring to the community is an important and valuable part of celebrating Australians from all walks of life. 

Councillors highlight importance of community feedback on housing in Tweed

Tweed Shire’s Mayor Chris Cherry has made it clear that the Growth Management & Housing Strategy about to go on exhibition is open to significant change as a result of community feedback. 

Tweed Council defer extension to Kingscliff pod site and ask for consultation

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSWRA) intends ‘to extend temporary housing sites to a maximum of five years’ across the Northern Rivers. 

Big family Kaleido fun day May 5  

Following the success of Blue on Burringbar Festival in Mullumbimby last year, the Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce and Creative Mullum are putting on a fun, interactive community event this year on Sunday, 5 May.

Demands for increased housing in Byron Shire raise significant concerns for CABS

Serious concerns have been raised over the Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041 by the 12 Byron Shire-wide associations that make up Community Alliance for Byron Shire (CABS).

Prime agricultural land to be rezoned for development in Lismore

Last night's Lismore Council meeting unanimously passed a voluntary planning agreement to rezone 70 hectares of prime agricultural land at 1055 Bruxner Highway. 

Action needed on affordable housing and land banking say regional city Mayors

Regional Cities NSW mayors have called on the state government to take action on the worsening housing crisis outside of Sydney as they call for affordable housing and a way to stop developers land banking.

Don’t want to show us your muff? Make a merkin instead

The call to 'Show us your muff!' might be a bit much for some people, as a way of raising money for homeless women as part of the Darling Muffs Of May campaign – but that doesn’t mean you can’t get involved.

Time to legalise it and stop wasting taxpayer’s money say locals

As calls for a date to be set for the promised NSW Drug Summit continue many locals questioned the costs involved in the recent cannabis busts taking place that saw loads of marijuana plants being loaded onto police vehicles at the Mullumbimby High School oval yesterday.

Last Lennox Market on 31 March

Byron Markets was awarded a five-year licence to run the Lennox Head market in January 2021 but they are calling it quits at the end of March after just two years. 

How would you stop koalas going extinct in the wild?

The strategy for koala conservation is currently under review and the community is being asked for feedback on the best ways to help NSW’s endangered koalas.

How to supply water to the increasing population?

It is predicted that the next 40 years will see the demand for water increase by 50 per cent in the local government areas that Rous County Council supply with water.

The Art of Woman highlights the upcoming Lismore Women’s Festival 

Friday evening saw a bountiful display of art at Lismore’s Serpentine Gallery celebrating the feminine and preluding the 2024 Lismore Women’s Festival. 

New board announced for Dirawong Reserve – no former members selected

A new community board has been appointed to oversee the management of the popular Dirawong Reserve at Evans Head.

Koala chlamydia and Wildlife Hospital funding boost for Northern Rivers

As the pressure mounts from the NSW Labor state government to increase the amount and density of housing, and as a result increase the population, across the Northern Rivers the impact on wildlife will continue to grow. 

Funding needed to ensure effective mental health response following disasters like the 2022 floods

From coercive control, to youth mental health and mental health worker burnout the failure of government to fund effective services that fit the needs of the Northern Rivers community was a key part of the discussion of the Mental Health Inquiry held in Lismore. 

Vagina Conversations opens to a full house  

The Vagina Conversations took to the stage on Valentine's Day for their first show at the Brunswick Picture House.

Sleeping Lizard – North Lismore Plateau in developer’s sights regardless of DA refusals

The 742-residential-lot subdivision on Sleeping Lizard – Banyam Biagham (the North Lismore Plateau) was again discussed yesterday at a L&EC conciliation meeting.

40 years and the fight to develop flood and fire risk Iron Gates site continues

Once again the public is being asked to comment on the developer plans for the flood and fire prone Iron Gates development site near Evans Head as the developer continues to appeal the refusal.

Requirement to look for endangered gliders in logging areas removed

Volunteers and community scientists have repeatedly highlighted the failure of NSW Forestry Corporation to identify hollow-bearing trees used by the endangered southern greater gliders, the largest marsupial glider in the world.

Women’s safety key part of flood recommendations

Reports of gender-based violence and sexual assaults resulting in pregnancies following the 2022 floods have led to new safety recommendations.

Tweed Shire introduces new Australia Day award

Recognising the work, commitment and value that individuals bring to the community is an important and valuable part of celebrating Australians from all walks of life. 

Councillors highlight importance of community feedback on housing in Tweed

Tweed Shire’s Mayor Chris Cherry has made it clear that the Growth Management & Housing Strategy about to go on exhibition is open to significant change as a result of community feedback. 

Tweed Council defer extension to Kingscliff pod site and ask for consultation

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSWRA) intends ‘to extend temporary housing sites to a maximum of five years’ across the Northern Rivers. 
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