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Daintree buyback sees more forest retained
Over the last two-and-a-half years, the Mullumbimby based Rainforest 4 Foundation has had a mission to buy back parts of the Daintree Lowland Rainforest that were subdivided for sale in the 1980s.
Other News
Disaster prevention pledge welcomed
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed a pre-election commitment from Federal Labor to invest up to $200 million per year in disaster prevention and resilience.
Bungawalbin primitive bush camp: death by a thousand cuts
Locals are raising concerns in relation to a Development Application for a ‘Community Facilities – Primitive camp ground' near Coraki that they say is a site prone to severe flooding and fire risk.
Astrological gravitas
The Mullum Aeronautics and Space Administration (MASA) will soon launch the Spiders Webb telescope, which will break through to...
Rainbow Temple squeezed by Lismore Council
For two decades, the Rainbow Temple in Rosebank has stood as a striking reflection of the region’s proudly beating spiritual heart.
Empty shelves
The local supermarket has no toilet paper, rice and little pet food. This is not merely a local event,...
Discourse
Dear Editor, good on you for your piece reminding us about the importance of public discourse.
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Stories about "blasting":
Lismore defers quarry blasting decision amid koala concerns
The Lismore City Council last night deferred making a decision on whether blasting could go ahead at a quarry heavily populated by koalas.
National News
Check a charity’s status before donating to a good cause
It wouldn't be the first time generous people have been scammed by fake charities and in the wake of the Tonga disaster, Australia's charity regulator is urging a quick check before donating.
Local News
Lismore Council’s Advisory Groups need you
Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg said the Council is seeking passionate locals to participate in the Aboriginal Advisory Group, the Access and Inclusion Advisory Group and the Nimbin Advisory Group.
Byron Echo
A new Mungo needed
A new Mungo is needed to investigate, report and comment, because the major media sure as hell ain’t!
When is the Australian Government (via the...
Local News
Ballina’s Citizen of the Year announcement to be livestreamed
As COVID 19 continues to make life complicated for people on the Northern Rivers and beyond, Ballina Shire Council has decided to livestream its Australia Day event, including the Citizen of the Year announcement, from 9am on Wednesday.
