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Question defence!
Thank you David Lowe, for drawing attention to $50 billion more defence spending.
I add these points:
At least six to...
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New report reveals NSW biodiversity no better off under Labor
A new report released today has revealed that declining biodiversity and increasing extinctions has continued despite pre-election commitments by the Minns government to take action on environmental protection.
Revised version?
Language is a living and ever-changing thing.
Israel is currently under the thumb of ‘ultraorthodox’ forces (usually called ‘extremist...
Biggest little town alive with colour
Mullumbimby’s Laneway Festival was a kaleido of colour and fun as the Main Street was shut down and the laneways turned into hubs of activities and excitement on Sunday afternoon and evening.
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?
No more video meetings on the go for Ballina Shire Councillors
Dodgy reception and dangerous driving have been cited as concerns prompting a recent majority Ballina Shire Council vote to ban members attending meetings by video in a moving car.
901 swimmers join the annual Ocean Classic
The annual Byron Bay Ocean Classic beach swim organised by the Winter Whales was held last Sunday and attracted...
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Last Lennox Market on 31 March
Byron Markets was awarded a five-year licence to run the Lennox Head market in January 2021 but they are calling it quits at the end of March after just two years.
Seniors Festival returns March 11
The Byron Seniors Festival is back, and will be held from March 11 to 15 at the Byron Community Centre.
Byron homeless hub forced to cut vital services
Byron’s only homeless hub says it has to reduce services owing to an increase in demand and a lack of government funding.
NSW govt looks to ‘urgently’ fund Byron homeless hub
Calls from local Greens candidate Mandy Nolan for Labor to provide funding certainty for essential homeless service, the Fletcher Street Cottage, may be working,...
O’Connell recognised for community service
It is the desire to be part of a team that helps people each day that motivates Louise O’Connell. And it is the amazing work which flowed from this that led Ms O’Connell to be named the 2023 Community Member of Byron Shire
Ballina independent booed over domestic violence survivor-blaming
The independent candidate for the seat of Ballina has attracted condemnation for comments he made over domestic violence at a public forum last week.
Talking staff shortage solutions for NSW Small Business Month
Northern Rivers NSW is experiencing severe staff shortages – both skilled and unskilled. It's a global issue, but local staff shortages have been amplified by lockdowns, lack of affordable housing for workers, and flood impacts. This is an ongoing problem both for businesses and workers.
Byron’s Fletcher St welcomes new members
Fletcher Street Cottage has welcomed the arrival of three new community support workers to help the growing number of locals facing the challenges of homelessness.
Homelessness hub under immense pressure
A new homelessness hub in Byron Bay has been so inundated with requests for help, that the service already needs additional staff to meet the demand.
Byron to provide crisis accom again
It’s the kind of dwelling that would normally fetch a high price on the short-term holiday rental market. But this particular home will be occupied for free.
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Groundwater contamination
Regarding groundwater contamination (Echo, May 24), for a period of some 30 plus years I have been trying to have something positive done to...
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Roads to Mullum High and Tallowood Estate closed
The corner of Jubilee Ave and Azalea Street, near Mullumbimby High School, is currently closed following a truck leaving the road and damaging overhead electrical lines.
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Murwillumbah Bridge lights up on road safety
San Francisco might have the Golden Gate Bridge but Murwillumbah is glowing gold to highlight the importance of road safety this week.
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Byron Shire sees biggest increase in rough sleepers
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Byron Shire topped the state with a 16 per cent increase in rough sleepers, but the count also showed significant increases in numbers across Tweed, Ballina and Lismore shires.