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Council is stating that breaches of licence conditions, in part, justifies spending $10m on transferring raw sewage from Ocean...
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Locals gathering to object to burning forests, plastic, foils, and tyres for energy at Condong sugar mill
A public protest is taking place this Friday meet near the Condong sugar mill, north of Murwillumbah, at the big fig tree on Tweed Valley Way on Friday, 22 October at 10am to object to the burning of trees and ‘forest waste’ by Cape Byron Power to generate electricity at the Condong sugar mill.
Police raid ‘unauthorised events’ in national parks
Police say that eleven people have been charged following unauthorised gatherings held at national parks on the weekend.
Stranded local artist shares stories from India
Vrinda Gleeson prepared for her new exhibition in a small London bedsit where she is living until she can return to her Northern Rivers home.
Water Night coming tomorrow
Rous County Council is putting residents of the Northern Rivers to the test by challenging households to take up the Water Night Challenge.
Northern Rivers Mud Trail this weekend
Local ceramic artists will be opening their studios across the Byron, Ballina and Tweed Shires over the weekend, as part of the Northern Rivers Mud Trail.
Perrottet & Opus Dei
Bugga! Just when we don’t need to expect the Spanish Inquisition, out pops its wolf-in-sheep’s clothing remake: Opus Dei....
Stories about "Byron Shire Respite Service":
Creating dementia-friendly communities
We often think of dementia as a loss of memory that happens to old people but in fact there are many people who are affected by early onset dementia as early as their 40s.
Eateries urged to go dementia-friendly
A Brunswick Heads cafe owner is doing his bit to create a dementia-friendly environment for the community, while spreading Christmas cheer.
Calendar showcases Byron respite-service art group
Members of Byron Shire Respite Service’s client art group are using their creative talents while raising funds for the service at the same time.
Local News
COVID-19 update: 5 new cases in the NNSWLHD
Northern NSW Local Health District, Acting Chief Executive, Lynne Weir, says there were five new cases of COVID-19 reported for the District to 8pm last night, 21 October.
Local News
NSW Education responds to Teachers Federation over Murwillumbah Education Campus staff cuts
The NSW Education Department has responded to the NSW Teachers Federation's accusation that Education Minister Sarah Mitchell has only just revealed the extent of staff cuts at the mega school.
Local News
The Rebels and the Wraiths visit Nationals: ‘We are facing a planetary crisis’
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As part of a fortnight of climate actions and protests with the Extinction Rebellion, over 30 activists visited MP Kevin Hogan’s office in Lismore yesterday pushing ghostly empty white prams.
National News
NSW Legislative Council expresses concerns over push to burn native forests for power
The NSW Legislative Council unanimously passed a motion expressing its concerns over the growing push by industry to burn NSW native forests for electricity and hydrogen production.
