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Value of the intangible and Suffolk Parks future
It’s hard to know what value to place on the environment – until it changes irrevocably.
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Weaving through NAIDOC
DJ and Delta with some of the Weaving for Reconciliation exhibits. Photo Jeff Dawson.
Tenth Nannaversary of those mischievous knitters
Would you believe it, petals, it's been 10 years since the guerilla espionage not-so-sweet little ladies now known as the Knitting Nannas started their ruthless needling of CSG miner Metgasco.
Flood-prone land in Murwillumbah swapped for flood-free land
It has been five years in the making but the innovative land swap of flood-prone land for flood-free land in Murwillumbah is underway with a second round of ‘expressions of interest’ about to open.
Bike path?
Byron Councillors please note: A painted line on the side of the road is NOT a (safe) bike path.
Paul...
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First Nations place-names under Ballina council spotlight
Greater efforts at reconciliation with First Nations people in the Ballina Shire when it comes to place-names is to happen after furious agreement at June’s council meeting.
Stories about "adapttion":
Flood adaptation service launches
Local not-for-profit Mullum Cares has launched a new service to help flood-impacted locals make their homes liveable and more able to withstand future flood events.
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Where is the love?
I have lived in Mullum and the surrounding hills for 35 years.
Yesterday I drove to Upper Main Arm, to Kohinur, to visit a friend,...
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Flood help information from Chinderah, and Uki to South Golden Beach
The floods in February and March are still having direct impacts on the lives of many people and Serice NSW has a trailer coming to a location near you so you can easily access flood assistance.
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Weaving through NAIDOC
DJ and Delta with some of the Weaving for Reconciliation exhibits. Photo Jeff Dawson.
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Management of Byron’s fragile coastline impeded by NSW government: report
Insufficient funding and guidance from the State government is inhibiting Byron Council’s attempt to effectively manage its famous but fragile coastline, a Council report has revealed.