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Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens open day

Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens have their open day this Sunday, 25 May from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm.

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Tweed Council opts for WWAG over direct consultation with Hasting Point community

The upgrade of the Hastings Point Wastewater Treatment Plant has been a contentious issue for the Tweed Council with strong community lobbying for the most environmentally sensitive option, which is also the most expensive option by around $20m.

Getting your plans in place for future emergencies 

A free Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) community training event is taking place at the RFS Billinudgel Fire Station on 1 June.

Koala road death

It is Saturday night, 9pm, and I have just returned home from attending another koala fatality on Bangalow Road,...

Big fill needed for industry hub proposal on Ewingsdale Rd

A large industrial estate would be built on land opposite the Cavanbah Centre in Byron Bay under a planning proposal coming before Byron Shire Council on Thursday.

Council GM, mayor defend staff over land deal

Council’s General Manager, Mark Arnold, and Greens Mayor Sarah Ndiaye, have strongly backed planning staff after claims they inappropriately intervened to assist wealthy developers with their controversial large, exclusive 38 lot greenfield proposal near McAuleys Lane and Mullumbimby Road.

SHIFT Project needs your second-hand clothing

The annual pre-loved SHIFT clothing sale is on again on June 28 at the Byron Bay Surf Club. Do you have good quality clothing to donate?

Stories about "action":

Greens will see anti-protest laws repealed

If there is one thing that binds the people from all parts of the Northern Rivers community together, is their great and successful ability to protest.

Forest Defenders to be celebrated at courthouse

When the first three arrestees from the Bulga Forest protection actions go to court on Wednesday, February 22, there will be a celebration of their actions and their cause outside the Taree courthouse.

Budget before people with cuts to essential workers compensation

Yesterday essential workers from across the Tweed and Northern Rivers region gathered to oppose the NSW government's proposed cuts to workers compensation, which would drastically limit mental health support for injured workers.

Expanded services for trauma and DV throughout the Northern Rivers

The Northern Rivers Women and Children’s Services is maintaining the continuation and expansion of essential outreach services for women across the Northern Rivers.

Getting your plans in place for future emergencies 

A free Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) community training event is taking place at the RFS Billinudgel Fire Station on 1 June.

Volunteering in a busy world

As our lives have become busier it seems the time we have to give to others has decreased, and yet giving even a little time can be incredibly rewarding.