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Action on Cumbalum Interchange at Ballina?
Following multiple community requests, Cr Phillip Meehan brought a motion to the last Ballina Council meeting calling for additional ramps to be built at the Cumbalum-Pacific Motorway interchange.
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A safe space for sexual assault survivors
In a perfect world, the trauma Margot and Joana experienced would not have happened, and there would be no need for the very important support group they have created.
Police confirm Main Arm drug operation
NSW Police have finally confirmed what pretty much every one in Main Arm already knows – they are conducting drug operations in the north of the Shire.
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.
Bringing down the heat in our ‘hood
How well we survive the future depends on our vision for our towns and suburbs – and on how we bring that vision about.
Final stage of Lismore Base Hospital gets underway
The redevelopment works commenced in late 2016 and the final stage is now getting underway to complete the Lismore Base Hospital refurbishment.
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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Praying for Vanuatu in Ballina
The World Day of Prayer is a gigantic ecumenical event staged on the first Friday of March.
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Random Mullumbimby breath test leads police to cannabis and ketamine
Police say that a random breath test in Mullumbimby has led to the seizure of cannabis and ketamine.
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Police looking for missing Pottsville woman
Police say they are seeking public assistance to locate a woman missing from Pottsville for almost a week.
Byron Echo
Truth
Dr Matt Landos, East Ballina
There is the real news and then there is the fake news.
The radio news announced recently new economic figures showing...
