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New venues of concern in Ballina
The Northern NSW Local Health District has been notified of a number of new venues of
concern associated with a confirmed case of COVID-19.
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Woman charged over alleged Public Health Order Breaches – Tweed/Byron
A woman has been charged over multiple alleged breaches of the Public Health Orders in the Tweed and Byron shires.
New cases of COVID-19 below 1,000 for the first time in 25 days
In what is now a general press conference, the Premier spoke to media at 11am this morning about the pandemic and other business.
Tweed River House
S Haslam
I took a couple of pics at my pre-opening meal last week at Tweed River House, due to...
10pm Monday – update of COVID venues of concern
The Northern NSW Local Health District has been notified of a number of venues of concern associated with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region.
Union wants mandatory vaccination across the board
Representatives of NSW prison officers say they are demanding mandatory vaccinations be adopted across the NSW justice system, with the union saying inmates who refuse the jab should face the same public health restrictions unvaccinated members of the public do.
Equitable allocation
In properly-scrutinised vaccination rollouts it is to be expected that vaccines are used as a device to protect the...
Stories about "coal mines":
Queenslanders direct action against Adani coal mine contractors
Over 40 Queenslanders, many in their 60’s and 70’s, are currently taking peaceful direct action to disrupt contractor Hastings Deering who are about to begin assembly of driverless trucks for Adani's controversial coal mine.
Coal joins tobacco and asbestos as one of the bad guys
Gloucester herb farmer Karen O'Brien was jubilant at this morning's news from the Land and Environment Court. Photo Tree Faerie.
Eve Jeffery
Court rules out Hunter...
Coal mine extension challenged on climate-change grounds
In an Australian first, the NSW Land and Environment court will hear arguments about the consideration of the ecologically sustainable development principle of ‘intergenerational equity’ in the context of climate change.
‘High risk’ to Sydney’s water
The NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has found that expanding the Russell Vale colliery near Wollongong posed an unacceptably ‘high risk’ to Sydney’s water...
Shenhua coal mine challenged over koala impact
A local community group has launched a legal challenge in the NSW Land and Environment Court to the approval of Chinese mining company Shenhua’s...
Anti-mine campaigners immobilise drill rig
Two people have immobilised a drill rig at the controversial Maules Creek coal mine site in the Leard State Forest.
New Acland coal mine assessment ‘deeply flawed’
The New Acland coal mine is applying to expand its operations in one of Australia’s most productive agricultural regions, the Darling Downs.
Mines will drain central Qld water: report
Proposed coal mines will drain the equivalent of two-and-a-half Sydney harbours of groundwater in central Queensland, a report says.
Released on Monday and commissioned by...
Local News
Byron Bay beach party end in PINS and a charge for biting
Police say a woman has been charged and four Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) issued following a beach party in the Byron Bay area overnight.
Local News
Fundraising for koala signs for Bangalow
As the koala mating season has started, Bangalow Koalas has set up fundraising to
create incorporate more koala road signs.
Bangalow Koalas, who keep a watch...
Articles & Columns
Nuclear Submarines – just a foot in the door
In the next few months we will hear a lot about how superior nuclear-powered submarines are. Vice Admiral Mike Noonan is even claiming superior stealth characteristics – which is simply not true. Yes, they tend to be faster. This is great if you want to go thousands of kilometres in a matter of days. But they are also much more expensive.
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Compost back on Lismore’s gardening menu
Lismore City Council says that their BIOCycle Compost is again on sale from the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre and Nimbin Transfer Station, after a two-year break.
