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Main Arm Upper school are excited to be going ‘back to school’
It has been hard for many young people as they have managed the impacts of COVID over the last few years but for students at Main Arm Upper Public School the flood has meant they've been out of their school for almost half a year.
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Labor mulls over the future of persecuted whistleblower and his lawyer, Collaery
While jailed Australian citizen and journalist, Julian Assange, waits for the new Labor government to act on his behalf with US extradition orders from the UK, another whistleblower and his lawyer face court behind closed doors on Australian soil.
Enova enters into voluntary administration
The Enova Community Energy Board announced Tuesday that Enova Community Energy and Enova Energy, its retail electricity arm, have been placed into voluntary administration.
Helping hand – have you seen the tinny?
At the height of the floods my lovely young neighbour, Brian, was all over the place helping people. Also,...
Opinion: Lettuce end food shortages!
Whoever would have thought we’d need to pay $10 for a lettuce in a supermarket? This is a real sign of the times.
Govt to rebuild Northern Rivers from July 1
The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation (NRRC) will come into existence from July 1. So what is it, and how will it assist flood-affected residents across the region?
Ballina’s balloon ban in support of wildlife
Balloons are to be banned outside in the Ballina Shire from next year after a unanimous council vote Thursday morning.
Stories about "Coastal and Estuary Grants Program":
Byron and Ballina secure funds from Coastal and Estuary Grants
A coastal hazard assessment study and a coastal management program will be funded as the NSW Government announces over $100,000 for Byron and Ballina Shire Councils under the 2020-21 Coastal and Estuary Grants Program.
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Lismore Lantern Parade – Vale John Lush
Once again the community of Lismore came together to celebrate with the Lantern Parade on June 25.
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Celebrating NAIDOC Week in the Northern Rivers
The Northern Rivers encompasses the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations with celebrations for NAIDOC taking place up and down the coast.
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Man charged following break and enter – Casino
A man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged break and enter at Casino.
Byron Echo
Locals tix on offer for Writers Fest
Byron Writers Festival is again offering Sunday locals’ passes, supported for the third time by partners, Stone & Wood.
