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Lismore City Council votes against land-swaps and buybacks
The Lismore City Council has voted against asking the federal government and NSW Northern Rivers Reconstruction Commission [NRRC] for prioritised land buybacks and swaps after devastating floods earlier this year.
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Hydro cannabis bust in Tweed
Police have confiscated equipment they say was being used for a hydroponic cannabis station set up in a Tweed Heads garage.
Helping hand – have you seen the tinny?
At the height of the floods my lovely young neighbour, Brian, was all over the place helping people. Also,...
Wollumbin Mushrooms and Shroom Bros
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Mushrooms might be the perfect food. They have no sugars (great for diabetics), not many carbohydrates (great for...
Byron Shire rip-off
How many of us in the Shire can see that our rates are being used in our own residential...
Committee to examine teacher shortages
The NSW Upper House’s Education Committee say they have commenced an inquiry into teacher shortages in NSW.
Lismore City Council votes against land-swaps and buybacks
The Lismore City Council has voted against asking the federal government and NSW Northern Rivers Reconstruction Commission [NRRC] for prioritised land buybacks and swaps after devastating floods earlier this year.
Stories about "brisbane roar":
Heart takes on Roar in Lismore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u67ZfsEB44A
Member for Lismore, Thomas George MP, announced yesterday that the NSW government was supporting Lismore City Council in securing a pre-season football match between...
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Casino teenager charged with murder
An 18-year-old Casino man is to face Lismore Local Court today charged with murder.
Byron Echo
Park trouble for BARCO
A group of dog owners who met at the common shed at the Brunswick Heads Sports Fields last Sunday say they were confronted by three men with a dog who were camping at the location.
Byron Echo
Byron Council releases data on flood-affected biz
The first official data has been released following the devastating February 28 floods.
Byron Echo
Govt to rebuild Northern Rivers from July 1
The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) will come into existence from July 1. So what is it, and how will it assist flood-affected residents across the region?