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Hospital staff want to park for free while they work
It seems that Lismore Base isn’t the only hospital whose workers would like to park their cars for free while they work.
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Blue-green algae amber alert still active at Uki
Last Thursday Tweed Shire Council issued an amber alert for blue-green algae in the Tweed River at Uki, with Clarrie Hall Dam remaining on a green alert. This morning they say the alerts are still active.
Action on Cumbalum Interchange at Ballina?
Following multiple community requests, Cr Phillip Meehan brought a motion to the last Ballina Council meeting calling for additional ramps to be built at the Cumbalum-Pacific Motorway interchange.
Australia’s bastardry
Gareth W R Smith, Byron Bay
Australia has a long string of racist and anti-humanitarian policies. These range from its...
Rail trail
Peter Finch, East Lismore
At last someone else has put their hand up to question the fluffery and misinformation surrounding...
Police confirm Main Arm drug operation
NSW Police have finally confirmed what pretty much every one in Main Arm already knows – they are conducting drug operations in the north of the Shire.
Byron police assault trial could attract human rights law analysis
Northern Rivers policeman accused of youth assault to continue facing trial.
Stories about "CSG buffer zone":
CSG exclusion zones urged
New groundwater-monitoring measures for the coal seam gas (CSG) industry announced by the state government for some parts of NSW have drawn a mixed response.
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International Women’s Day kerfuffle at Ballina
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One councillor walked out of Ballina Council's recent meeting during an emotional discussion about speakers at an upcoming IWD event.
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Croquet club gets new turf as it prepares to host NSW championship
The Byron Bay Croquet Club is ready for another big year that includes new turf, hosting a state championship and building on last year’s membership growth.
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Ahoy m’hearties young and old in Bangalow
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‘Ahoy m’hearties’ was the catchcry at Bangalow Parklands on Saturday afternoon during the Connecting Generations Pirate Party.
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Blue-green algae amber alert still active at Uki
Last Thursday Tweed Shire Council issued an amber alert for blue-green algae in the Tweed River at Uki, with Clarrie Hall Dam remaining on a green alert. This morning they say the alerts are still active.
