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Calls to reverse NSW anti-protest laws
The harsh sentencing of Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco for stopping a lane of traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in April this year has led to a range of protests and the call to reverse NSW anti-protest laws by lawyer and Greens NSW Legislative Council Member Sue Higginson.
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Development risk
Thank you, Aslan for your editorial. The public are to suffer a great deal in the future if all...
Refusal recommended for North Lismore Plateau DA
The development of 742 residential lots, two neighbourhood business lots (super lots), one residue lot (future residential) and 45 new roads on the North Lismore Plateau has been recommended for refusal by the Lismore City Council assessment.
Protests against Violet CoCo’s 15 months imprisonment
On Friday environment activist Violet CoCo faced the Magistrates Court, at the Downing Centre in Sydney for peacefully protesting climate inaction. She was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, with a non-parole period of eight months for engaging in non-violent protest.
Feel your bliss
After a year’s absence owing to Covid, House of Bliss is proud to present its 9th all-day chant festival...
Celebrating the life of Jack Paris Crittle
Young DJ and keen surfer, Jack Crittle, was tragically killed in a car accident last week. A celebration of his life will be held this Monday, 12 December at 10am.
Dead planet?
The great thing about a global temperature target is that the expansion of fossil fuels stays below the target......
Stories about "Cape Byron Marine Park":
Cape Byron Marine Park plan on exhibition
Cape Byron Marine Park is one of five mainland NSW marine parks that will be considered by the NSW government under a ‘draft network management plan’, which is now on exhibition.
Last chance for your say on revised West Byron DA
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Dailan Pugh
Villa World’s West Byron development is back, and until September 30 you can make a submission to Byron Council. It's been badged as...
Cape Byron Marine Park sites under threat
North coast residents are being urged to send a clear message to the state government that they want local marine sanctuaries restored, as the Baird government reveals plans to revoke sanctuary protections from two sites in Cape Byron Marine Park.
Marine sanctuary fishing retained in Byron Bay
A leading north-coast ecologist has described a state government decision to allow the continuation of angling off rocky Cape Byron as ‘madness’, especially given the dangerous nature of the environment.
Greens push to fully protect Cape Byron marine park
The protection of the state’s marine sanctuary areas, including Cape Byron Marine Park, is shaping as an election issue.
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Tweed Council secures environmental water sharing during drought
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Two items at last week's Tweed Shire Council meeting highlighted the commitment of the council to sharing water with the environment even during low-flow and drought periods.
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Celebrating the life of Jack Paris Crittle
Young DJ and keen surfer, Jack Crittle, was tragically killed in a car accident last week. A celebration of his life will be held this Monday, 12 December at 10am.
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Mullum’s Federation Bridge closed again tonight
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Mullum and hinterland residents and visitors are reminded that Federation Bridge will be closed again tonight from 6pm to 4am for repairs.
Articles & Columns
Changing the world with non-violent action
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‘Nonviolence is an intensely active force when properly understood and used.’ These are the words of Gandhi, the man who led nationwide campaigns in his country to ease poverty by creating a movement of resistance that contributed to ending British Rule in India.
