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A racial slur or a just a tree name?
Changing the name of a local street because it is derived from a racist slur might seem a simple decision at first glance.Â
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Byron Councillors look for pay rise
Byron Shire's mayors and councillors have suffered from a ‘longstanding undervaluation’ of their work and should receive significantly more...
Big season finish for Byron Bay cyclists
Mat Johnson
The Byron Bay Cycling Club (BBCC) wrapped up its competitive racing calendar for 2023 with a twilight criterium...
Koalas losers in legal fight; their forests to be denuded
Since July, legal action has stopped the Forestry Corporation logging nationally important koala habitat in Braemar and Myrtle State Forests, south of Casino. However, logging can now resume despite evidence of significant impacts on koalas.Â
Celebrate a native food Christmas with Mindy Woods & Santos Organics
A time for culture and connection at the table – Santos Organics are excited to announce that Mindy Woods...
Team Cadwallader’s environmental war
At the November Ballina Council meeting, Cr Bruem (Team Cadwallader’s unofficial media advisor/spin doctor) continued his attack on the...
Dr Heyning recognised with award
Congrats to Dr Marc Heyning, of Brunswick Heads Medical Centre, who is one of three Australia-wide recipients of the Australian Rural and Remote College’s Distinguished Service Award 2023.
Stories about "AIS":
Statistics highlight the value of sport
The size and significance of sport to Australians and the national economy was reinforced recently with the release of data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Cyclists train like commandos at AIS
Some of the world’s toughest military education and training will be imparted on Australia’s best female cyclists when the Australian National Women’s Endurance Cycling Program Selection Camp begins at at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra on Monday.
AIS football feature: Anthony Kalik
The AIS/FFA football program is renowned for producing the Socceroos of the future and Anthony Kalik is no exception. The 15-year-old midfielder made A-League history in August becoming the youngest player to sign a senior contract joining the Central Coast Mariners.
AIS looks at medications and supplements
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is holding the inaugural National Summit on Medications and Supplements in Sport in Canberra.
Tracking down a competitive advantage
Australia’s high performance athletes could soon have unrivalled insight into their opponents’ tactics thanks to developments in the world of computer vision technology, according to a data analyst at the AIS.
O’Grady suspended from ‘Best of the Best’
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Australian cyclist Stuart O’Grady was today suspended indefinitely from the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) ‘Best of the Best’ honour list following his admission...
Boxing Australia Futures Camp at the AIS
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Boxing Australia assembled 18 of Australia’s best young boxers into a week-long camp at the Australian Institute of Sport.
The squad includes 15-year-old Nikita Tszyu,...
ASC announces almost $120 million investment in sports
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The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) chair John Wylie AM yesterday announced almost $120 million in government investment allocations to Australian national sporting organisations for...
How to attract club members
Australia’s sporting clubs have the potential to recruit an additional 3.8 million members if they consider new ways of delivering sport to Australians who...
Multicultural Youth Sports Partnership
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Multicultural youth from across the country can look forward to new sporting opportunities with the third round of the Multicultural Youth Sports Partnership Program...
Byron Echo
3G networks phased out Dec 15
The peak lobby group representing Australia’s telecommunication industry announced last week it will phase out 3G networks in the region on December 15.Â
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NSW Planning Panel unanimously rejects controversial development on Ballina floodplain
Yesterday the NSW Planning Panel unanimously rejected Gemlife’s proposal for a major 'seniors living' development on a flood prone site on Burns Point Ferry Road, West Ballina.
Byron Echo
Editorial: The best democracy money can buy
Last week, The Juice Media published a YouTube video, Honest Government Ad | How to rig elections.
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Taste the delights to come your way as part of the Northern Rivers Food Harvest Food Trail
Today saw the first of a series of special tasting events by the 'Taste The Harvest’ in collaboration with Byron Visitor Centre with the giving away complimentary breakfasts.
