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‘Sad and distressing’: massive numbers of bird deaths in Australian heatwaves reveal a profound loss is looming
Heatwaves linked to climate change have already led to mass deaths of birds and other wildlife around the world. To stem the loss of biodiversity as the climate warms, we need to better understand how birds respond.
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Wahlburgers in Byron
Walking into Wahlburgers on Sunday arvo, the sun was shining, the staff were smiling, there was a nice vibe...
Bioenergy facility funding rejected
Mayor Michael Lyon is downplaying a funding rejection for Council’s much touted Bioenergy Facility proposal by a federal government agency, claiming other funding sources are available.
Caper Byron – it’s going to be food bliss!
Caper Byron Bay; Our Food and Culture Festival has launched their first program, inclusive of more than 30 diverse...
Basketball carnival comes to Byron
Byron Bay Basketballers hosted their senior carnival last weekend, which saw 15 teams battle it out across four grades.
‘It...
AZTECA margarita mix
WANTED: Fun-loving person to spend two years eating tacos and sampling margaritas in Mexico with same.
I’d answer that kind...
National Circus Festival: 30 September–2 October
It’s finally here and everyone is beyond excited. This weekend the National Circus Festival makes its way to the...
Stories about "ABC TV Four Corners":
Byron council clarifies waste management
Byron Council has sought to clarify its waste management in light of the ABC Four Corners allegations last week.
Nationals still under fire over alleged Murray-Darling Plan corruption
Reverberations continue over the ABC Four Corners TV report alleging corruption and mismanagement of the Murray-Darling river.
BHP’s role in the Brazilian mining tragedy
Jo Faith, Newtown. I would urge anyone who cares for the environment and the plight of humanity who suffer from the dictates of corporate greed to watch on IView the ABC documentary 4 Corners screened on Monday which covered the recent social/environmental tragedy in Brazil.
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CWA push for improved maternity services
The W in CWA stands for Women and the CWA have been standing up for women yet again during their recent webinar and annual Awareness Week campaign.
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Chris Minns visits Kingscliff to look at floodplain development risks
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The potential future risks and costs of flooding to the community and government if approved, but yet to be built, housing is allowed to go ahead in floodplains was under the spotlight last week in Kingscliff.
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The Tweed Artisan Food Festival is almost here
The sixth Tweed Artisan Food Festival will be held at the end of the month – the festival runs for 10 days with 20 curated events showcasing the people, the place and the produce of the Tweed.
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$30 million Aboriginal Community and Place Grants
Eligible Aboriginal community organisations and groups can apply for funding through the new solutions-focused $30 million Aboriginal Community and Place Grants program.
