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Labor’s new gas policy dictated by industry?
In the lead up to the 2024 budget, the ALP has just released one of the most idiotic and infuriating documents they've ever produced, their 'Future Gas Strategy'.
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Almost ten years since the Northern Rivers made history at Bentley
With hundreds of riot police expected to confront thousands of protectors on site at the Bentley blockade, west of Lismore, it was a great relief to many when the NSW government suspended Metgasco's Petroleum Exploration Licence on 15 May 2014, effectively handing a historic win to the community.
Rights to protest
In reply to Clarence Properties. Peter Fahey is incorrect when he calls protests at Wallum illegal and criminal. Protests...
Illegal development at Fingal Head given more time
For three years Tweed Shire Council and the new owners of the Fingal Head General Store, currently closed, have been negotiating to resolve the illegal development that was built at 50 Main Road, Fingal Head in 2021.
Food security workshop May 11
How can we as a community ensure that a steady supply of nutritious food is available to everyone after a natural disaster?
Multicultural fest lights up Byron, May 12
Mulitkulcha Festival organisers say they are thrilled to announce their lineup ‘as one of the best multicultural programs ever in Byron’.
Flooding again
I live in Bottlebrush Crescent in Suffolk Park. In 2022 our houses were flooded due to heavy rain and,...
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Casino fire destroys old coal tower
Fire has destroyed an old coal tower overnight at Casino causing disruptions to the Brisbane-Sydney rail corridor.
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Waiting for Assange
A major turning point in his son’s freedom campaign only twelve days away, John Shipton exuded calm and at times, joy, during an intimate forum in Mullumbimby last week.
Byron Echo
Coexistence
Thank you to all in the community from both sides of the conflict that have thanked me for my letter regarding coexistence and that...
Byron Echo
Politics
Further to T Sharples’ letter (Echo, May 1) Justine Elliot has never been a good representative for her electorate – she is obviously a...
Byron Echo
Teenage crime
National service would help eliminate most of the problem and simultaneously bolster the defence force manpower.
Peter Walters, Ballina