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New data reveals NSW social housing waitlist blowout

A fresh analysis by Homelessness NSW reveals where people are waiting the longest for social housing, sparking calls to double the supply of social homes and boost services funding.
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Waterlily Park weed control underway 

The reintroduction of weevils that have previously kept weeds at bay at Waterlily Park in Ocean Shores is now underway while the weather is favourable, say Council staff.
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Domestic violence service calls for urgent action to address crisis

Relationships Australia NSW is calling for urgent intervention from the NSW government to address men’s violence against women, following the horrific murder of Molly Ticehurst.
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Flood insurance inquiry’s North Coast hearings 

A public hearing into insurers’ responses to the 2022 flood was held in Lismore last Thursday, with one local insurance brokerage business owner describing the compact that exists between insurers and society as ‘broken’. 
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Deadly fire ants found in Murray-Darling Basin

The Invasive Species Council has expressed serious concern following the detection of multiple new fire ant nests at Oakey, 29 km west of Toowoomba in Queensland.
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Foodie road-trip paradise: Harvest Food Trail

Calling all food and farm enthusiasts, the iconic Harvest Food Trail is happening soon, over four days from May...
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More Byron CBD height exceedance approved

Two multi-storey mixed-use developments with a combined value of $36.2 million have been approved for the centre of Byron Bay, despite both exceeding height limits for that part of the Shire.
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September 30, 2015

Issue 30.16

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In this Issue:

Giant sounds of the Jungle

Brisbane-based four-piece The Jungle Giants have been kicking some serious music butt this year. Just back from the US, the crew talk it up before their gig at the Hotel Great Northern on Thursday. Tell me how you guys came...

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Archers meet challenge in Byron     

Last Sunday saw the Byron Shire Archery Club host the Interclub Challenge. Archers from Gold Coast, Casino, Byron Bay, Ballina and Lismore shot 90 arrows over set distances for a total possible score of 900 points.

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Bluedogs rainy day afternoon

A stunning first half performance in less than favourable conditions at oaks oval in Lismore has seen the Bangalow Bluedogs girls create history and win three back to back women's premier league titles.

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Metgasco should ‘take the money and run’

Despite overwhelming public opposition, junior gas miner Metgasco announced Monday that a proposed timeframe for its Rosella (Bentley) drilling program will be announced ‘in the next few weeks’.

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Market stallholders ‘threatened’ by Byron council plan

Talks last week have failed to placate stallholders at two markets that operate out of Byron Bay’s Butler Street Reserve, which is due to be resumed for a council carpark and works depot next year.

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Parkway do it their way

Twelve years ago a bunch of kids from Parkway Drive in Ewingsdale were playing hardcore in the garage. Twelve years on, the boys have become men, touring internationally to sold-out houses around the world, having just released Ire, the 10th...

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Adult time to really unwind at the Byron at Byron

One of the benefits of living near a quality ‘visitor destination’ such as Byron is whether you are a local or a visitor there is no shortage of high-quality restaurants and spas for those looking for time to really...

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Sicario

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XLQ1bkSLDo Whether or not the end justifies the means has always been a foggy issue. Especially when the means involve activities that cross the line of what is strictly legal, or worse, what is unconscionably cruel. And to what extent...

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National News

Domestic violence service calls for urgent action to address crisis

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Relationships Australia NSW is calling for urgent intervention from the NSW government to address men’s violence against women, following the horrific murder of Molly Ticehurst.
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Local News

Menacing dog declaration revoked

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After an emotional deputation from the owner of the dog involved, Ballina Shire Council has this morning revoked a menacing dog declaration for the kelpie Lilo, which was brought into effect following a bite in July 2022.
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Byron Echo

More Byron CBD height exceedance approved

Paul Bibby - 7
Two multi-storey mixed-use developments with a combined value of $36.2 million have been approved for the centre of Byron Bay, despite both exceeding height limits for that part of the Shire.
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National News

eSafety commissioner granted legal injunction as X refuses to hide violent content

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Australia’s Federal Court has granted the eSafety commissioner a two-day legal injunction to compel X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, to hide posts showing graphic content of the Wakeley church stabbing in Sydney.
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