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The floods are leaving people homeless and families split
There was a housing crisis on the Northern Rivers, then we had the floods of 2022 and the issue has left increasing numbers of people homeless and struggling to find alternative accommodation.
Other News
Leila’s off to Oxford!
Local high school student, Leila Clarke, was scrolling through social media when the advertisement popped up.
COVID-19 update: May 16
The Northern NSW Local Health District says that to 4pm yesterday, 15 May, 384 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the District, including 82 positive PCR tests and 302 positive rapid antigen tests.
Knitting Nannas say ‘Vote 1 our Planet!’
The Knitting Nannas Against Gas and Greed visited the Lismore pre-poll yesterday at Southern Cross University to spread a very important message.
Secret agreements and done deals
Government and Byron Council refuse to explain details around temporary accommodation plans
Temporary Protection Visas
As part of their pre-election strategy, Ballina Region for Refugees (BR4R) has been working to raise awareness of the...
Local rum
Lord Byron Distillery is located right in the Byron Arts & Industry Estate, making it super-easy to visit the...
Stories about "Debating":
No debating it – Bangalow is best
Bangalow Public School students have proven themselves very capable at mounting an argument – and winning!
Local News
Richmond candidates 2022: Informed Medical Options Party candidate Monica Shepherd
Monica Shepherd is an organic naturopath based in Ocean Shores. She is running as a candidate for the Informed Medical Options Party in the federal seat of Richmond.
Storylines
Storylines – Stop the rot and take action
Having spent a long time reflecting on the last 13 weeks since the floods devastated our region, many important issues have come to my attention – loss of homes, possessions, safety, schools suspended from flooding, chaos, death, loss of animals, extreme anxiety and desperation, and so much more.
Articles & Columns
Review of community response called for as challenges recognised
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Local community members stepped forward to help coordinate and respond to the disaster; from people getting into boats and kayaks recusing strangers in Lismore to coordinating local response hubs in the hinterland and local towns. But it wasn't all a bed of roses.
National News
$17m in funds for work on crown lands in NSW
If you are involved in managing crown reserve land and facilities then now is the time to get that application in for a share of the $17 million that is available fro the 2022-3 funding round.
