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Reclaiming childhood in the ‘device age’
A century and a half ago, the visionary Henry David Thoreau declared people had become ‘the tool of their tools.’ In this device-driven age of smartphones, social media, and artificial intelligence, few observations could be seen as more prescient.
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Aid workers killed
I along with the Israeli and Jewish community in general mourn with the rest of the world for the...
Invitation to get to know the real Nimbin
The MardiGrass Organising Body (MOB) say Nimbin's annual festival will kick off with the launch of a very special audiovisual book on Friday 3 May, 'Out There: a potted history of a revolution called Nimbin'.
What’s happening in the rainforest’s Understory?
Springing to life in the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens this April school holidays, Understory is a magical, interactive theatre adventure created for children by Roundabout Theatre.
Man saved by Marine Rescue NSW after vessel capsized on Bruns Bar
A rapid response by Marine Rescue Brunswick volunteers has saved a man’s life after his 4.9 metre boat rolled on Brunswick Bar this morning.
Grand opening in Casino on Saturday
Richmond Valley Council says the upgraded Casino Showground and Racecourse will be a major hub for events in regional NSW, with a focus on horse-related activities.
Stories about "Australian Seabird Rescue":
Help Seabird Rescue help wildlife tomorrow night!
2022 marks thirty years since Lance Ferris established the charity Australian Seabird Rescue, rescuing pelicans in the Richmond River. Now it's time to celebrate and help ASR help local wildlife.
Turtle tracks spotted on Clarkes Beach
Tracks belonging to an egg-laden female turtle have been spotted on Clarkes Beach.
Can you help the Sea Turtle Hospital?
The Ballina Byron Sea Turtle Hospital, at Australian Seabird Rescue HQ in Ballina, is seeing more sick and injured sea turtles come into care than ever before.
Rescued turtles heading back to the wild
Two rehabilitated green turtles are being released tomorrow at Lighthouse Beach, Ballina at 8.30m and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the event.
Turtle release at Sharpes Beach
Australian Seabird Rescue who will be releasing Iguana the green sea turtle will be at Sharpes Beach, Skennars Head, Ballina this morning at 11am.
Turtles to be released in Ballina tomorrow
Five sea turtles will be release tomorrow at Lighthouse Beach Ballina taking the number of rehabilitated turtles released by Australian Seabird Rescue in Ballina to 25.
Three more sea turtles nursed back to health
Australian Seabird Rescue released three rehabilitated green sea turtles at Lighthouse Beach, Ballina this morning. ASR is urging people who find turtles on the beach not to put them back in the water but to give them a call. Here's why.
Two turtles set to return to the sea at Ballina
Australian Seabird Rescue (ASR) volunteers Katie and Jen will be releasing two green sea turtles, Ariana and Jellyfish, at Ballina’s Lighthouse Beach tomorrow morning (Tuesday, November 27).
Green turtle released by Australian Seabird Rescue
Winona, rescued by Australian Seabird Rescue from Evan's Head on March 10 was successfully released back into the ocean on Wednesday morning.
Rehabilitated turtles set for Valentines Day release
Two turtles that have spent months in rehabilitation at Australian Seabird Rescue in Ballina will be released at Byron Bay’s Main Beach tomorrow, just in time for Valentines Day.
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Wallum
It is, at best, amusing, but mostly disappointing, to see The Echo reporting on the mayoral minute to Council about the negotiations with the...
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A quiet day in Bruns after arrests and lock-ons
Eve Jeffery - 1
Though no machinery arrived at Wallum this morning, contractors and police were on the development site at Brunswick Heads as well as dozens of Save Wallum protesters.
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What’s happening in the rainforest’s Understory?
Springing to life in the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens this April school holidays, Understory is a magical, interactive theatre adventure created for children by Roundabout Theatre.
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Wallum urban development back in court
Paul Bibby - 1
The company behind the Wallum housing development in Brunswick Heads is once again taking Byron Council to court, this time for allegedly holding up its planned earthworks at the site in an unlawful manner.
