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Hospital staff want to park for free while they work
It seems that Lismore Base isn’t the only hospital whose workers would like to park their cars for free while they work.
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Ministers misbehave
Keith Duncan, Pimlico
Accusations of appalling behaviour by the Liberal Party in covering up misdeeds within its ranks just keep...
Sing Lisa Sing
Jo Faith, Newtown
How very distressing is the recent story of beautiful singer Lisa Hunt. She followed protocol, paid the...
Interview with James McMillan, founder of the Byron Surf Festival
With the Byron Bay Surf Festival just days away, founder James McMillan took a few minutes to talk to Seven about the awesome things planned for the coming weekend.
A closer look at Byron Council’s fossil fuel investments
Is Byron Council putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to reducing carbon emissions?
Praying for Vanuatu in Ballina
The World Day of Prayer is a gigantic ecumenical event staged on the first Friday of March.
The lunatics have taken over the asylum…
The Zombies of the Climate ApoCOALpse have today swarmed around Queensland's Parliament House this morning to highlight impending climate chaos.
Stories about "banks":
Strike a blow for the planet with your super
As the bushfire crisis worsens, many northern rivers residents are asking the question ‘What can I do to save the planet?’.
Is your money safe in the bank?
Questions are still being raised over the risk to individual and small business deposits and savings under the new laws relating to what resources can be used to bail out banks in financial trouble.
Money creation a scam
David Hall, Ocean Shores
All money these days is loaned into existence. A simple equation 'Loan made = Loan repaid' is do-able. But interest is...
Thus Spake Mungo: Banks are bastards
The loathing of the banks as the greedy, uncaring Mr Moneybags is why a very large proportion of the current Australian population is prepared to back Bill Shorten’s call for a royal commission into the bastards.
Which bank is about to exit Mullumbimby?
One of the big four banks is about to remove its shingle from a Mullumbimby shopfront. Find out what is in store for its account-holders.
Mining companies in bed with banks
Trish Mann, Burringbar What do climate change, banks and mining companies have in common? It appears that for some businesses increasing drought, fire and flood events help their bottom line.
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International Women’s Day kerfuffle at Ballina
David Lowe - 1
One councillor walked out of Ballina Council's recent meeting during an emotional discussion about speakers at an upcoming IWD event.
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Croquet club gets new turf as it prepares to host NSW championship
The Byron Bay Croquet Club is ready for another big year that includes new turf, hosting a state championship and building on last year’s membership growth.
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Ahoy m’hearties young and old in Bangalow
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‘Ahoy m’hearties’ was the catchcry at Bangalow Parklands on Saturday afternoon during the Connecting Generations Pirate Party.
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Blue-green algae amber alert still active at Uki
Last Thursday Tweed Shire Council issued an amber alert for blue-green algae in the Tweed River at Uki, with Clarrie Hall Dam remaining on a green alert. This morning they say the alerts are still active.
