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Ballina takes lead with anti-DV rally
More than five hundred people have rallied on the Northern Rivers along with thousands across the country calling for an end to domestic and family violence.
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Urgent aid required to ensure future of endangered species
The Maalan Cloud forest is specifically suited to a range of endangered species and if the forest is not saved, they will become extinct.
Industrial relations reform bill passes parliament
New industrial relations laws have passed NSW parliament today, which the government says will create the structure needed to deliver meaningful improvements to wages and conditions for hundreds and thousands of workers in the state.
Ballina takes lead with anti-DV rally
More than five hundred people have rallied on the Northern Rivers along with thousands across the country calling for an end to domestic and family violence.
Local Pararoo ready for the World Cup
Local Benny Roche played with the Australian Pararoos in the recent Asia-Oceania Championships in Melbourne, and has helped the...
Overseas nurses move to Northern Rivers to fill healthcare shortage
Sixty registered nurses from the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland are to join the Northern New South Wales Local Health District (NNSWLHD) before the start of next year’s clinical year.
Taste the delights to come your way as part of the Northern Rivers Food Harvest Food Trail
Today saw the first of a series of special tasting events by the 'Taste The Harvest’ in collaboration with Byron Visitor Centre with the giving away complimentary breakfasts.
Stories about "Bhutan":
Happiness not economics should be the judge
Dr Saamdu Chetri, executive director of the centre for Gross National Happiness (GNH) in Bhutan, will be in Mullumbimby on Saturday June 24 to talk about how they use the GNH scale, rather than GDP, to measure their countries success.
Local News
Council looks to repair Mullum’s old Scout Hall
The Byron Shire Council is looking to retain a community asset, Mullumbimby's old Scout Hall, after being flood-damaged and in need of repairs.
Local News
3G networks phased out next week
The peak lobby group representing Australia's telecommunication industry announced last week it will phase out 3G networks in the region on 15 December.
Local News
Overseas nurses move to Northern Rivers to fill healthcare shortage
Sixty registered nurses from the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland are to join the Northern New South Wales Local Health District (NNSWLHD) before the start of next year’s clinical year.
Political Comment
Labor’s hypocrisy on climate undimmed
David Lowe - 5
Last week the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, delivered the Albanese Government's second annual Climate Change Statement, claiming major progress in emissions reduction while the numbers continue to scream that the opposite is true.
