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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.
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A safe space for sexual assault survivors
In a perfect world, the trauma Margot and Joana experienced would not have happened, and there would be no need for the very important support group they have created.
Craig Kelly quits Liberal Party
Federal Member for Hughes Craig Kelly has resigned from the Liberal Party, technically throwing Scott Morrison's government into minority as it grapples with scandals from within and without.
Cartoon of the week – 24 February, 2021
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A closer look at Byron Council’s fossil fuel investments
Is Byron Council putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to reducing carbon emissions?
Byron police assault trial could attract human rights law analysis
Northern Rivers policeman accused of youth assault to continue facing trial.
Green Spine parking
Ian Kingston, Mullumbimby
I am concerned at the apparent loss of parking spaces proposed in the centre of Mullum under...
Stories about "development; Myocum":
Retrospective DA sought for Myocum sand and gravel stockpile
A Byron Community group says the owners of a stockpile of sand and gravel on Myocum Road should not be given a DA for a landscaping business retrospectively, claiming the sand was mined illegally.
$1,000 per night is affordable housing?
Andrew Player, Myocum. This is what the town planners and all but one councillor have just approved for a rural property in Myocum. This DA was approved as a transitional home under the Affordable Rental Housing SEPP.
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Praying for Vanuatu in Ballina
The World Day of Prayer is a gigantic ecumenical event staged on the first Friday of March.
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Random Mullumbimby breath test leads police to cannabis and ketamine
Police say that a random breath test in Mullumbimby has led to the seizure of cannabis and ketamine.
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Police looking for missing Pottsville woman
Police say they are seeking public assistance to locate a woman missing from Pottsville for almost a week.
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Truth
Dr Matt Landos, East Ballina
There is the real news and then there is the fake news.
The radio news announced recently new economic figures showing...