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My dear friend, Philip Rubinstein 1934–2021
I first met Phil on a rain-soaked day outside my house in Brunswick Terrace, Mullum. It was an accidental encounter, but we soon got stuck into a conversation about the parlous state of Australian universities.
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Shores United win local derby in season opener
Shores United FC began their season in the Anzac Cup B football competition with a 3-1 win over local rivals the Mullumbimby Brunswick Valley FC last Sunday.
Storylines: Uluru Statement from the Heart
The 'Uluru Statement from the Heart' seeks constitutional reform to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to have a say and be involved over matters that impact their lives.
‘The Great Reset’
Gary Opit, Wooyung
I appreciated the letter by Lucas Wright (17 February) on the Great Reset conspiracy fantasy. With our...
Byron Wildlife Hospital’s DA up for public comment
A development application for the mobile Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital is now before the public.
Be proud of Ballina, help clean up our beaches
This Sunday, 7 March, Ballina Coastcare is inviting everyone who cares about Ballina's environment to Step Up To Clean Up, and join a special event for Clean Up Australia Day.
Brunswick Heads marina berths to increase
Questions remain unanswered around a press release from Nationals MLC Ben Franklin’s office regarding a $2.8 million upgrade to...
Stories about "Better Energy":
Campaign to ditch CSG-supporting energy companies
Northern Rivers residents are being urged to ditch energy retailers that support the coal seam gas industry.
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Ben Hamilton riding for kids with cancer
David Lowe - 0
Ballina man Ben Hamilton is riding his bike 500km to help young kids with cancer.
Byron Echo
Brunswick Heads marina berths to increase
Questions remain unanswered around a press release from Nationals MLC Ben Franklin’s office regarding a $2.8 million upgrade to the Brunswick Heads boat harbour.
According...
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Helping Our Kids, help our kids
The Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge kicks off tonight in Lismore with the express aim of raising much-needed funds for the Our Kids charity.
Byron Echo
Nimbin medicinal cannabis event, March 27
Two experienced medical cannabis doctors and a retired magistrate who is passionate about changing the drug driving rules will take part in the MEDICAN gathering in Nimbin.