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Green Heroes among 2026 NSW Environment Award winners

The NSW Environment Awards, hosted by the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation, Nature Conservation Council NSW, was recently held at Customs House in Sydney.
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Horse lovers say nup to Melbourne Cup

As more horses risk life and limb at The Melbourne Cup today, animal lovers are gathering at Flemington Racecourse and across the country to stand up for the victims of what has been described as an outdated and exploitative horseracing spectacle.
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Articles & ColumnsDavid Lowe - 0

What does the US blue tsunami mean for us?

In a stunning repudiation of Donald Trump and the Republican Party he remade in his image, US voters have chosen alternative candidates across the country in midterm elections.
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‘Dancing against violence’ in Lismore

A sold-out gala in Lismore has raised more than $200,000 for Women Up North (WUN) and its Bugalma Bihyn Aboriginal Women’s Refuge, which can accommodate up to five families.
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Call for Mel Davis to be permanent Byron Public principal

Parents at Byron Bay Public School (BBPS) have started a petition to ask the NSW Department of Education (DOE) to reconsider their decision to replace Acting Principal, Mel Davis, and to allow her to continue permanently as principal.
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Sad: 57 Station St

If the proposed ‘affordable’ housing development is ever built on the car park at 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby it...
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Third person dies after Suffolk Park crash

A 70-year-old woman has died in hospital after a three-vehicle crash at Suffolk Park last weekend, bringing the death toll to three.
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Stories about "domestic and family violence (D&FV)":

Data on domestic and family violence sees slight decline

Local News The Echo - 0
Two survey measures suggest domestic and family violence (DFV) has declined in NSW over recent years, according to new analysis by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
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DV vigil coming soon to Lismore Quad

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The Northern Rivers community is invited to come together for a vigil at the Lismore Quad on Thursday, 21 May 2026, to honour the women and children who have tragically lost their lives to domestic and family violence, and to stand in solidarity with survivors, families, and frontline workers.
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Kyogle hopes to set Guinness World Record for the World’s Biggest Happy Dance

Local News The Echo - 0
There is hope that the Guinness World Record for the World's Biggest Happy Dance was set in Kyogle last weekend.
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Talking sexual assault and how to respond

Local News Aslan Shand - 2
Women Up North Housing work with women and children who are survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence and abuse, assisting them with housing and creating positive change in their lives.
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DFV service under pressure as referrals rise 

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 0
Local domestic family violence and homelessness have clear links, according to the manager of the Women’s Resource Service, Ambyr Johnston.
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Over 1,000 attend Ballina’s DV march

Local News Aslan Shand - 0
Last Friday saw over 1,000 people converge onto the streets of Ballina to demonstrate, advocate and educate their community about domestic and family violence.
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Remembrance Day 2026: 11am, 11 November

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It is estimated that in WWl there were 20 million dead and 20 million injured. From a population base of fewer than five million,...
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Love books? Join Friends of the Library

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Friends of the Libraries, Byron Shire are looking for some fresh, new, younger faces to join the group and help keep it moving forward.
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Racehorses shot for pet food by NSW breeder

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Thirteen thoroughbred horses deemed no longer useful, have been destroyed with eight horses destroyed by firearm at Berkeley Park Stud.
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Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club youngsters shine

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Two young members of Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club have delivered outstanding performances at the Paddle NSW State Sprint Championships, held at the Penrith International Regatta Centre over the weekend.
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