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New venues of concern in Ballina
The Northern NSW Local Health District has been notified of a number of new venues of
concern associated with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
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Fundraising for koala signs for Bangalow
As the koala mating season has started, Bangalow Koalas has set up fundraising to
create incorporate more koala road signs.
Bangalow...
Byron Bay Hempire
S Haslam
Inside the gut are about 100 trillion live microorganisms that vitally contribute to a strong immune system. These...
Found – Have you seen Steve? Missing person
Mullumbimby man Steve Mustchin went missing at 11am this morning from Byron Bay Hospital and his family are asking locals to keep an eye out for him.
NSW ‘Crisis Cabinet’ failed in crisis
As the Northern Rivers goes back into lockdown once again as a result of people coming to the area from Sydney it has been revealed that the ‘Crisis Cabinet’ failed to meet during key crisis points.
Tony’s reflections as king of the Macadamia Castle
Looking back on 14 years at the Macadamia Castle, Tony Gilding says the important things to him were the conservation of the animals and the development of staff.
A new COVID-19 case flies into the Far North Coast
The Northern NSW Local Health District has confirmed that there is a new case of COVID-19 in Northern NSW today, and they will be included in NSW Health’s official reporting tomorrow.
Stories about "Black Rocks men’s shed":
Pottsville’s controversial Men’s Shed extension to be advertised
The controversial Men’s Shed at Black Rocks Sports Fields in Pottsville is seeking to expand its footprint 12m to the west.
The end of the Koala? Concert in Pottsville
Save the koalas and find an alternative site for Pottsville's men shed? Join in the local concert aimed at raising awareness of the koala and men's shed needs this weekend at Pottsville beach from 10am.
Men’s shed can co-exist with koalas
Matthew France, Pottsville.
For those who would like some simple information about the Black Rocks oval / Men's Shed issue.
I am disappointed at what is...
Call to halt Black Rocks celebrations
Dave Norris, president, Threatened Species Conservation Society Inc
Dear P&DMS members and convoy co-organiser,
We note that P&DMS and others have organised a convoy on 26/2/2017, terminating...
Councillor indulging Men’s Shed minority
Lorraine Cobcroft, Pottsville.
Reece Byrnes should not be indulging a vocal minority who have no genuine interest in the welfare of senior men and are...
Men’s Shedders should jump at Centennial Drive site
Lynette Dickinson, Pottsville.
Re your article Men's Shed supporters to march on Black Rocks, under the Memorandum of Understanding for men sheds, written applications to...
Men’s Shed supporters to march on Black Rocks
Fed up with waiting for Tweed Shire Council to make a decision, members of the Pottsville & District Men’s Shed Association (P&DMS) and their allies are organising a Convoy of Support to its disputed site at Black Rocks Sports Field on Sunday, February 26.
Koala habitat or industrial precinct?
Andrew Bennett, Murwillumbah.
I have been watching and reading about the Pottsville Men’s Shed debacle for a very long time and decided to travel with...
Common sense reigns at Tweed council
Andrew Bennett, Murwillumbah
Common sense prevailed at last night’s Tweed Shire Council meeting when the very popular and admired councillor Katie Milne was elected as...
Alternative Men’s Shed sites would impact koalas too
Lorraine Vass, president, Friends of the Koala, Inc.
I am troubled at reading some of the letters and articles in the Tweed and regional press in...
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Byron Bay beach party end in PINS and a charge for biting
Police say a woman has been charged and four Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) issued following a beach party in the Byron Bay area overnight.
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Fundraising for koala signs for Bangalow
As the koala mating season has started, Bangalow Koalas has set up fundraising to
create incorporate more koala road signs.
Bangalow Koalas, who keep a watch...
Articles & Columns
Nuclear Submarines – just a foot in the door
In the next few months we will hear a lot about how superior nuclear-powered submarines are. Vice Admiral Mike Noonan is even claiming superior stealth characteristics – which is simply not true. Yes, they tend to be faster. This is great if you want to go thousands of kilometres in a matter of days. But they are also much more expensive.
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Compost back on Lismore’s gardening menu
Lismore City Council says that their BIOCycle Compost is again on sale from the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre and Nimbin Transfer Station, after a two-year break.
