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UK court seeks assurances from US over Julian Assange
The UK High Court of Justice has released a 66 page judgement seeking more information from the United States relating to Australian citizen Julian Assange, which it says it needs before deciding whether to grant the WikiLeaks founder leave to appeal his extradition.
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State of confusion
If any of you watched Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, you would know that it was a...
Heavy traffic on M1 predicted over Easter long weekend
Bottlenecks in Northern NSW are predicted to occur at Coffs Harbour and Tugun over the Easter long weekend. This is expected to be further impacted by work on the Pacific Highway just north of the Queensland border.
Terania blockade film to support Wallum cause
A film about Australia’s first environmental confrontation, which occured at Terania Creek near Nimbin, will screen on Friday, 22 March from 7pm at Brunswick Picture House as a fundraiser for the Save Wallum campaign.Â
Bruns-Billinudgel RSL marches on
Though recently the membership of the Brunswick Heads–Billinudgel RSL sub-Branch has grown, the numbers are still very low and if there is not a continual increase, this chapter faces closing.
Hiatus Beers
Launched to market in July 2022, Hiatus Beers is all about brewing crisp, refreshing, full-flavoured, non-alcoholic beer. The founders...
Adaptive Surf Pro winds up in Byron
A week of mixed weather had seen almost 100 adaptive surfers take on the beaches of Byron Bay in the Byron first international adaptive surfing event to be held in Australia – the 2024 Australian Pro.
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What the ph’c is going on? The ecological crisis and the steady-state solution
What is relevant for our earthly concerns at this time, is that from the perspective of modern science, matter and energy are the foundation of everything that exists.Â
Local News
Safety and preparation saves lives on the water
A large number of boaters are expected to hit the water over the Easter long weekend and Marine Rescue NSW is reminding boaters to be prepared and log on to the Marine Rescue NSW app.
Byron Echo
It’s a biggest little town festival!Â
Supporters, performers, and volunteers gathered to launch the Mullum Laneways Festival 2024 last Friday.Â
National News
Seize the Decade report outlines benefits of renewables
The Climate Council says many more Australian families can directly benefit from rooftop solar and batteries under a new plan that spells out how we can electrify the nation and cut climate pollution this decade.
Byron Echo
Bruns-Billinudgel RSL marches on
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Though recently the membership of the Brunswick Heads–Billinudgel RSL sub-Branch has grown, the numbers are still very low and if there is not a continual increase, this chapter faces closing.