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Australia’s Environment Report card not looking good
2023 was a 'year of opposites' for Australia’s environment, but despite conditions fluctuating between wet and dry, overall conditions remain stable following a bumper year in 2022, according to the latest Australia’s Environment Report, led by the Australian National University.
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Floodplains, drainage
I understand the owners of floodplain land wanting to fill and develop for money, and who work secretly with...
More calls for federal intervention in Wallum estate plans
Another ecologist has added their name to the community campaign against development on environmentally sensitive land in Brunswick Heads.
Ballina burnout workshops to support local community
The Northern Rivers community will have an opportunity to learn from leading burnout experts across March and April in a series of free workshops presented by Ballina Shire Council.
Trees and birds to go in Mullum?
When I heard that the council had new plans for Burringbar Street, I was curious to see what that...
Veterans’ and Families’ Hub for the North Coast
The federal government has announced that a $5.445 million grant has been awarded to RSL LifeCare, working with RSL NSW, to establish a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in the Tweed/North Coast region of New South Wales.
Time to tape up
Could I suggest that all flood-affected residents in Mullumbimby turn up to the Byron Council chambers by 8.30am for...
Stories about "Basketball":
Byron Beez play finals basketball
The Byron Beez basketballers travelled to Lismore for the finals of the Northern Rivers Sunshine Conference after a strong showing all season, but couldn’t get the wins they needed earlier this month.
Byron Bay basketballers dominate conference after winning streak
The Byron Bay Beez senior men’s team has stamped its authority on the local Sunshine Conference by winning six of its last seven games, including a 91–64 win over the Lismore Storm last Saturday at the Cavanbah Centre.
Basketballers head to the Cavanbah Centre for carnival
Byron Bay Basketball Association held their senior carnival at the Cavanbah Centre last weekend in preparation for hosting Sunshine Conference games this week.
‘It was...
Wardell to serve more than tennis on tiny town court
A lack of venues when it comes to various sports in the Ballina Shire town of Wardell has inspired a change of upgrade plans for the local tennis courts.
Byron Beez qualify for State Cup
The Byron Bay Beez basketball U/16 girls’ team has qualified for the NSW Division-1 State Cup after their grand final appearance in the North...
Basketball camp for youth mental health
Recently the ASK Youth team was in action at the Ballina Indoor Sports Centre, delivering the 'Optimise Me' basketball camp to a large group of local kids.
3×3 basketball rocks far north NSW
Basketball NSW (BNSW) has teamed up with the Office of Sport, Indigenous Basketball Australia and local communities to run basketball clinics and 3x3 tournaments...
Byron basketballers take wins on way to finals
Both of the Byron Beez senior teams booked their place in the Sunshine Conference competition finals after taking on the Bellingen Valley Braves at...
Byron Beez basketballers take successful leap into season
Byron Bay basket ballers are in full swing after playing four games at the Cavanbah Centre courts earlier in October as part of the Sunshine Conference.
Community sport warms up as restrictions recede
Amid the uncertainty of COVID-19 and the winding back of public health restrictions, summer sporting codes are doing what they can to get their season underway.
Local News
New tourism plan for Lismore region
In a move aimed at bolstering Lismore's visitor economy, Lismore City Council has greenlit a roadmap to navigate the region towards tourism growth.
Local News
New charitable funding round opens
Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation’s first funding round for 2024 opens today, Tuesday 19 March, with more than $500,000 available for local community groups and charities with new and existing projects.
National News
Tech companies grilled on how they are tackling terror and violent extremism
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has issued legal notices to Google, Meta, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, Telegram and Reddit requiring each company to report on steps they are taking to protect Australians from terrorist and violent extremist material and activity.
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Ballina burnout workshops to support local community
The Northern Rivers community will have an opportunity to learn from leading burnout experts across March and April in a series of free workshops presented by Ballina Shire Council.