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A quiet day in Bruns after arrests and lock-ons
Though no machinery arrived at Wallum this morning, contractors and police were on the development site at Brunswick Heads as well as dozens of Save Wallum protesters.
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Reef snapshot details widespread coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef
Latest CSIRO research shows that the fifth major bleaching event since 2016 is still unfolding, but bleaching was just one of the disturbances on the reef over summer.
Bangalow retaining wall damage
The wall supporting the western end of Deacon Street has failed – opposite the Roman Catholic Church. Fortunately, this...
Transgender rights
Mandy Nolan might be surprised to discover how many women of all political persuasions, feminists or not, are alarmed...
Rural roads need a path to recovery
The recent and continuing rains have turned many of our roads into a sodden mud puddle and the NSW Farmers have renewed calls for real action on road infrastructure funding after continual damage on roads and bridges across the state.
Third village for Alstonville Plateau?
A proposal to assess the viability of a third village on the Alstonville Plateau was discussed at Ballina Shire Council's last meeting.
Editorial – What are the people doing in your neighbourhood?
If you are stuck for something to do this Thursday, why not take part in local democracy?
Entertainment News
What’s happening in the rainforest’s Understory?
Springing to life in the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens this April school holidays, Understory is a magical, interactive theatre adventure created for children by Roundabout Theatre.
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Wallum urban development back in court
Paul Bibby - 0
The company behind the Wallum housing development in Brunswick Heads is once again taking Byron Council to court, this time for allegedly holding up its planned earthworks at the site in an unlawful manner.
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WATER Northern Rivers says Rous County Council is wrong
WATER Northern Rivers Alliance says despite decades of objection, Rous County Council have just commissioned yet another heritage and biodiversity study in the Rocky Creek valley, between Dunoon and The Channon, in the heart of the Northern Rivers.
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Musicians and MLC support the save Wallum fight
Eve Jeffery - 3
As the drama unfolded between police and protesters at the Wallum Development in Brunswick Heads yesterday, people were drawn to the site by the red alerts sent out by the Save Wallum organisers.
