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Ignorance is no longer a defence
It was all happening in Canberra last week, with the Albanese government making announcements about aged care funding, social media, hydrogen, and hate speech. Lost in the shuffle was the findings of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide, delivered to the government after three years' intensive work.
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Police investigating Banora Point fire
Police are appealing for information about a fire near Tweed Heads earlier this month.
Fruitopia Fair Day in Lismore this Sunday
It is time to bring out the fun and fruity creativity this Sunday for the Fruitopia Fair Day in Lismore.
Same old Richmond Valley Council or change? It’s up to us
The Richmond Valley election has 22 candidates in four groups A, B, C, and D, and one lone independent, vying for seven positions on council, including mayor.
Methane emissions continue to rise
The Global Methane Budget 2024, just released, highlights methane emissions from human activities have increased by 20 per cent in the past two decades.
Where do Richmond candidates stand on the incinerator?
In the lead up to Saturday’s election, members of Residents Against the Richmond Valley Incinerator (RARVI) have released a report on their interviews regarding energy-from-waste and other matters with the Richmond Valley Council mayoral candidates.
Editorial – Perusing the Byron candidate buffet
Byron Shire voters are about to face an unprecedented decision on Saturday, with the incumbent mayor seeking re-election while facing criminal domestic violence (DV) charges in March next year.
Stories about "copper mine":
Good news for the Sepik people
The proposed Frieda mine Papua New Guinea with its huge tailings dam, would be built on the Frieda River at the headwaters of the Sepik River – an earthquake-prone area – creating the risk of repeating one of the worst environmental disasters.
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Land clearing claims refuted
Claims around the rate in which vegetation is cleared in NSW have been challenged by the peak lobby group for NSW Farmers.
Last week the...
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Police investigating Banora Point fire
Police are appealing for information about a fire near Tweed Heads earlier this month.
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Do not approach: police alert for accused DV offender
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant in the state’s north.
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Ekins bows out of Lismore politics as Krieg returns for second term
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Residents came out all over the Lismore shire on Saturday in a vote that saw Steve Krieg returned for a second bite of the mayoral apple and Vanessa Ekins bowing out gracefully, from Lismore politics.
