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Pottsville mobile tower approved despite concerns over the environment
A failure to provide the requested ecological assessment for the site of a potential telecommunications pole at Pottsville, following a previous refusal, has not proved a hindrance to the majority of Tweed Shire councillors now approving the proposal.
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Another Casino greyhound death
The second racing death of a greyhound at the Casino track in November has highlighted the failures of the racing industry’s safety initiatives, say animal welfare advocates.
Move Beyond Coal turning up heat on government
Move Beyond Coal says it will be staging protests at Labor MP offices around the country over the next week to 'turn up the heat' on the government to stop approving climate-wrecking coal and gas projects.
Bushfire risk and health warnings as it heats up across NSW
High heat warnings have been predicted for much of NSW over the coming days with above average temperatures predicted...
Protestors find endangered Gliders in active logging zone
Forest campaigners have today stopped work in Styx River State Forest north east of Armidale to protect a Greater Glider and its home.
Lismore City Council struggles to maintain staff and understand the Local Government Act
The most contentious items on Lismore Council’s agenda for the November meeting were a development application (DA) for the...
Wyana wins a double championship with Byron Bay Boardriders
The Byron Bay Boardriders wrapped up the 2023 season with round seven at Broken Head beach last month.
Stories about "Clarence Property":
Zombie DAs creating living hell for local communities
Clarence Property’s ‘Wallum Estate’ DA in Brunswick Heads is one of these zombie DAs and it is one of many that have been brought to life up and down the coast of NSW.
New school for controversial site in Lennox
Clarence Property, the developer of Lennox Head's Epiq estate, has announced the sale of Super Lot 5, on the corner of Montwood and Snapper Drive, to the NSW Department of Education.
Concerns mount for Epiq Superlot 5
Submissions have closed on the controversial change of development plan for the large block at the corner of Snapper and Montwood Drive in Lennox Head, with Ballina Shire Council, Ballina MP Tamara Smith and local councillor Kiri Dicker all opposed.
What are they building in there?
Residents of Lennox Head living near the large, muddy site at the junction of Montwood Drive and Snapper Drive have been left in the dark about what's planned for their immediate neighbourhood. Ballina councillors have also been out of the loop, with a change of use application for the site now with the state government.
Epiq sporting facilities ready for summer
Lennox Head’s Clarence Property has just handed over to Ballina Shire Council the newly constructed Community & Sports Amenities Building, at the sports fields opposite Epiq Marketplace, off Hutley Drive.
Local News
Temporary closure of Fawcett Street and Fawcett Park tomorrow
Fawcett Street and Fawcett Park will have sections temporarily close tomorrow Thursday 7 December 2023, to reinstall steel sculptures within the park.
Byron Echo
Lismore City Council struggles to maintain staff and understand the Local Government Act
The most contentious items on Lismore Council’s agenda for the November meeting were a development application (DA) for the change of use of a...
Local News
Bushfire risk and health warnings as it heats up across NSW
High heat warnings have been predicted for much of NSW over the coming days with above average temperatures predicted for Northern Tablelands, Central West...
Byron Echo
Rally calls for ceasefire
Eve Jeffery - 4
A small but staunch group gathered at Main Beach Byron on Saturday to put their voices behind a call for a ceasefire in Palestine and an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
