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Isobel’s portrait makes Young Archie finals

There must be something in the water colours in the Northern Rivers, as another local junior has had her work hung on the walls of the Art Gallery of NSW, in Sydney, as a finalist in the Young Archies.

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Fear of mining turning drinking water toxic in Clarence Valley and Coffs Harbour regions

Around 100,000 people in the Clarence Valley and Coffs Harbour regions could be impacted by mining for minerals on the Dorrigo Plateau and in the Wild Cattle Creek area, both within vital water catchments for these residents.

Investigation underway after man’s death and drugs located – Dunoon

A police investigation is underway after a man died and a commercial quantity of prohibited drugs were located at a home north of Lismore last week.

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program

The thought of power from the sun is an exciting prospect for many home owners for both the environmental and financial benefits.

Kyogle, Lismore, and Tweed shires receive funding to control invasive weeds

The highly invasive tropical soda apple, the Chinese violet, and Job’s tears are the three invasive weeds that are being targeted by Rous County Council with funding received through the Good Neighbours Program.

Pottsville koalas win in court 

The Pottsville community and local wildlife won in the Land and Environment Court on Thursday, 5 June when Commissioner Dickson refused the appeal by Turner Contracting Pty Ltd for the proposed development of a long-term luxury caravan park at Pottsville. 

Double Up for SHIFT Project

The SHIFT Project are asking the community to provide support to the program and every dollar you donate this month will be doubled by the generosity of an angel donor.

Stories about "Brunswick River dredging":

What is in a true name?

By night, the nearby ICOLLs are creatures inhabiting my dreams. Intermittently Closed and Open Lake or Lagoon (ICOLL) is the proper name for the Richmond and the Brunswick, the Belongil and the Tallow waterways.

Sewage seepage is Brunswick River’s biggest problem

James Blacket, Myocum. Notwithstanding any plans for the Brunswick Heads boat harbour and river, the water quality in the river remains the greatest impediment to any rejuvenation. The well known source of the pollution is Mullumbimby’s broken sewerage system mixing with stormwater.

Dredging of Bruns river useless and ugly

Dr Jennita Gay, South Golden Beach. Walkers and surfers at North Head Brunswick Nature Reserve will find a very sad scene of environmental destruction. The beach is being dug up and dredge slurry is being being piped into holding ponds by the dredge operators in the Brunswick River.

Brunswick Heads boat harbour to be dredged

The proposed dredging of the Brunswick Heads boat harbour and river channel, due to start later this month, has upset some local residents who say it’s a waste of money and will not help improve navigation safety.

Land acquisition now part of botched DA

A large exclusive 39-large-lot greenfield development between Uncle Toms and Mullumbimby will be voted upon by councillors on Thursday, which has been the subject of countless stuff-ups by the applicant and Council planning staff.

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: A Lesson in Self-Care

Everyone always says, ‘you should look after yourself’. I have always wondered what they mean. Do I have food in my teeth? Am I looking a bit rough? Is my tag sticking out? Does my breath smell? Did I even ask you?

The Cheaper Home Batteries Program

The thought of power from the sun is an exciting prospect for many home owners for both the environmental and financial benefits.

On ya bike!

I have recently been holidaying in Iluka and was amazed that there are bike tracks everywhere, reducing car traffic and making life very pleasant...