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World Cerebral Palsy Day

Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) is calling on the Australian government to support formal United Nations recognition of 6 October as World Cerebral Palsy Day, creating a permanent global platform to raise awareness, strengthen support and drive action for the 50 million people living with cerebral palsy worldwide.
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Ron and Liz exhibition coming to Mur’bah

Ron Curran and Liz Friend have been a fixture of the Northern Rivers art scene since they started Dynamic Drawing classes in 1999 in Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, and Lismore.
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Byron EchoJohn Scrivener, Main Arm - 0

We have fallen

The fundamental precepts of international law are reflected in the preamble to the UN Charter, which calls upon nations...
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Byron says proposed 35% rate rise still won’t meet full funding need

Byron Shire Council says its proposed 35.03 per cent permanent rate increase would still fall short of meeting the full extent of its long-term financial needs.
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Byron EchoPeter Prideaux, Skennars Head - 0

China: not a threat?

Your letter writer Trevor Syme needs to be brought up to speed re China’s intentions and associated activity in...
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Byron EchoAsren Pugh, Bangalow - 0

New dad ‘turfed’

Mayor turfs new dad from job because of his caring responsibilities. So, we have a new deputy mayor of...
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Byron EchoDr Anne Stuart, Zero Emissions Byron - 0

Plug in, pay up?

If you drive a 15-year-old ute, or don’t drive at all, would you expect to pay for public electric...
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ReSolve Global officially opens solar recycling facility

Local News David Lowe - 0
Renewable energy recycling has just taken a big step forward in the Northern Rivers, with ReSolve Global officially opening its new holding and sorting facility in Tyagarah, near the old Bluesfest site.
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Mandy Nolan confirmed as Greens candidate for Ballina

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Following the Ballina-Byron Greens preselection ballot, Mandy Nolan has been selected as the party's candidate to contest the state seat of Ballina in the 2027 election, currently held by Tamara Smith.
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The Greens’ 3-way comp: Ballina Councillor vs Byron candidates for state preselection

Local News Mia Armitage - 0
Byron Greens members could expect to be asked to take the future of the Richmond River further south into account when choosing a candidate for next year’s state election.
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Greens Ballina MP Tamara Smith opts out of 2027 election race

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Greens Member for Ballina Tamara Smith says she will not be contesting next year’s state election, after holding the seat of Ballina for the past eleven years.
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Construction underway on new Lennox Head Public School

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The NSW government says it's delivering another major school upgrade for regional NSW, with work now underway to relocate Lennox Head Public School to a new, expanded site.
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Australia’s first River Repair Boat launching in Ballina

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OzFish, Australia’s only fish habitat restoration charity, is set to launch the nation’s first dedicated River Repair Boat at a special public event at Faulks Reserve Boat Ramp, Ballina, on Friday.
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Ballina MP raises the option of a wildlife levy

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Recognising the vital work volunteers and wildlife organisations do, Ballina MP Tamara Smith recently called on the NSW state government in parliament to provide ongoing funding for wildlife organisations to rehabilitate and conserve Australian wildlife.
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Shining a light on our local seniors

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Member for Ballina Tamara Smith MP is calling on locals to nominate an outstanding older person for the NSW Seniors Festival Local Senior of the Year Awards, celebrating the invaluable contributions of seniors across the Ballina electorate.
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Funding boost for community projects across Ballina electorate

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Member for Ballina Tamara Smith has announced $447,808 in funding for 18 new community infrastructure projects through the NSW government’s 2025 Community Building Partnership Program (CBP).
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What’s your land worth?

Local News The Echo - 0
Over the last few years there has been a significant change in land valuations for the Northern Rivers with some people experiencing jumps of 150 per cent.
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Local landscapes explored in new body of work

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Northern Rivers artist Bridie Amelia Schmidt brings Terra Nos Curat, a new body of work exploring the region’s varied natural environments, from waterways and coastal edges to rainforest, rolling hills and rocky escarpments, to the Lennox Arts Collective gallery this November.
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Club raises thousands to support flood survivors

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The Rotary Club of Alstonville has raised $5,000 to support families in Nepal who have been displaced by recent flash floods.
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ReSolve Global officially opens solar recycling facility

David Lowe - 0
Renewable energy recycling has just taken a big step forward in the Northern Rivers, with ReSolve Global officially opening its new holding and sorting facility in Tyagarah, near the old Bluesfest site.
Read more
Local News

Time for a bit of bowling fun at Mullum Bowling Club

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Thought of trying your hand at bowls? Mullumbimby Bowling Club are inviting local businesses to create their own team of between three to six players and come down and join in the fun.
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