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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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Woman dies in multi-vehicle crash near Lismore
A woman has died in a multi-vehicle crash south-west of Lismore yesterday.
On Save the Koala Day conservationists all agree they disagree with the Minister for Environment
Ahead of today’s Save the Koala Day, NSW Minister for Environment James Griffin yesterday announced that private landholders are being supported to restore 200 hectares of koala habitat in the Northern Rivers.
$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.
Lismore activist who blocked Sydney traffic has charges dismissed
This morning, twenty-two year old climate activist Mali Cooper faced court in Lismore, after blocking the entrance to the Sydney Harbour Tunnel during peak hour traffic in June, to protest inaction on the climate emergency.
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.
Something for everyone at Byron Theatre in October
Get your pulse pumping at the 2022 Radical Reels Tour on Friday 7 October at 7pm, presented by Adventure...
Stories about "AFL":
Senior AFL on hold pending COVID-19
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Senior AFL players from the Byron Bay Magpies, tweed Coast Tigers and the Ballina Bombers will get another few weeks off as the...
More than a word – Reconciliation takes action
Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021, More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action.
Local teams head north under new set-up for women’s AFL
Local women’s AFL will have a shake-up this year as the Lismore Swans join the Northern Rivers league...
Kickin’ the Punt launches GoFundMe for films
Ballina-based anti-pokies organisation Kickin' The Punt has launched a new GoFundMe campaign to bring gambling stories to the screen.
Kids keen for a kick urged to sign up now
Local kids interested in playing AFL this year are being urged to sign up with the Brunswick Valley Bulldogs Junior AFL Club as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the start of the season.
Byron Magpies fly higher to clinch AFL grand final
The Byron AFL team put the cream on top of an undefeated season run by beating the Ballina Bombers in the grand Final last...
Byron Magpies clinch a ‘nail-bitter’
It was a tough, hard-fought contest but the Byron Magpies AFL side clinched a nail-biting 8-point victory over a determined Ballina team on Saturday...
Undefeated Magpies fly into the finals
Byron Bay Magpies AFL team have secured a home final after beating Tweed Heads last weekend on their way to securing the minor premiership.
Finishing...
Ocean Shores student wins AFL best and fairest
Finley Neylan returned to Ocean Shores Public School this week after successfully competing for the North Coast region in the NSW Primary School Sports Association AFL championships.
Girls shine on Mothers Day
Girl-power owned Sunday footy at the Stan Thomson Oval as the Brunswick Valley Bulldogs and Murwillumbah Vulcans U9s and U13s girls season burst into life.
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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.
