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‘Sad and distressing’: massive numbers of bird deaths in Australian heatwaves reveal a profound loss is looming
Heatwaves linked to climate change have already led to mass deaths of birds and other wildlife around the world. To stem the loss of biodiversity as the climate warms, we need to better understand how birds respond.
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Consideration of state significant farmland for SUGA development leaves bitter taste
One of Ballina Shire Council’s independents is continuing to argue against suggested expansions of development between the plateau villages of Alstonville and Wollongbar.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: War on Trauma
In the War on Trauma we care for hurt people. We understand the importance of safety, of nutrition, of connection to community, of addressing loneliness, of the power of being in nature.
Being locked in jail for drug-related offences doesn’t change the underlying reasons for why someone has addiction issues. It just amplifies the trauma. And amplified trauma leads to drug harm.
Party with a conscience
Nudge Nudge Wink Wink – the party with a conscience, is on this weekend at the Billi Pub. DJs...
Meet Byron’s surf champ, Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart
While Byron attracts surfers of amazing skill, there have only been a few world champions.
Third time the charm for Alstonville FC’s senior women as they win 2022 grand final
The Alstonville Football Club’s women’s premier league footballers have won this year’s grand final 1-0 against a very competitive...
Rugby 7s returns to Byron with class lineup
The largest Rugby 7s festival in Australia is returning to Byron Bay on the weekend of October 15–16.
The event,...
Stories about "blue-green algae":
Amber blue-green algae alert Lake Ainsworth
Currently, there is an Amber alert for Lake Ainsworth in Lennox Head.
Blue-green algae amber alert still active at Uki
Last Thursday Tweed Shire Council issued an amber alert for blue-green algae in the Tweed River at Uki, with Clarrie Hall Dam remaining on a green alert. This morning they say the alerts are still active.
Amber alert for blue-green algae at Lake Ainsworth
An amber alert has been put in place for Lake Ainsworth near Lennox Head in relation to the presence of blue-green algae.
Clarrie Hall Dam red alert for blue-green algae
Council has issued a red alert for blue-green algae at Clarrie Hall Dam following its latest water test results.
Blue-green algae alerts at Uki and Bray Park Weir
Tweed Council is wanting to assure residents that treated water from the Tweed mains supply remains safe to drink despite alerts for blue-green algae being extended in the Shire.
Blue-green algae amber alert at Clarrie Hall Dam
Tweed Shire Council says its reticulated water supply remains safe to drink as water treatment processes remove any potential toxins, together with taste and odour compounds, from blue-green algae.
Oily slick on Belongil is marine blue green algae
A concerned resident sent Echonetdaily a photo of what appeared to be a nasty, toxic sludge he saw on Belongil Creek last Monday. Questions to council found that the oily looking slick on the water's surface is in fact a naturally occurring marine blue green algae.
Blue-green algae alert downgraded at Bray Park Weir
The recent rainfall has helped downgrade blue-green algae alerts across the region.
Bray Park Weir has now been downgraded from amber to green which means...
Lake Ainsworth open – blue-green algae alert removed
The blue-green algae bloom Red Alert level warning (high alert) for Lake Ainsworth that has been in place since 20 October has been removed.
Blue-green algae red alert for Lake Ainsworth
Lake Ainsworth is currently experiencing a blue-green algae bloom and Ballina Shire Council has issued a Red Alert level warning (high alert).
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CWA push for improved maternity services
The W in CWA stands for Women and the CWA have been standing up for women yet again during their recent webinar and annual Awareness Week campaign.
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Chris Minns visits Kingscliff to look at floodplain development risks
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The potential future risks and costs of flooding to the community and government if approved, but yet to be built, housing is allowed to go ahead in floodplains was under the spotlight last week in Kingscliff.
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The Tweed Artisan Food Festival is almost here
The sixth Tweed Artisan Food Festival will be held at the end of the month – the festival runs for 10 days with 20 curated events showcasing the people, the place and the produce of the Tweed.
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$30 million Aboriginal Community and Place Grants
Eligible Aboriginal community organisations and groups can apply for funding through the new solutions-focused $30 million Aboriginal Community and Place Grants program.
