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High risk vehicles to be stopped and checked for fire ants at NSW Qld border
The detection of Red Imported Fire Ants at South Murwillumbah has seen a quick response from the Department of Primary Industries who have now started their next wave of operation in response.
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Tweed fire ants may be eradicated but more will come, says professor
An entomology professor says authorities are likely to eradicate a Red Imported Fire Ant outbreak in the Tweed Shire but the invasive species will reach the Northern Rivers again.
Lismore to host National Junior Baseball competition
The biggest junior baseball competition in Australia, which is a feeder into the US World Series will be held in Lismore in May 2024.
Country Witches are coming!
Historically, difficult women have been outlawed and called witches. That’s been the fate of ordinary women with extraordinary voices – women like singer/songwriter Áine Tyrrell and comedian Mandy Nolan.
First West Byron DA pushes planning rules
Plans for the first major residential development within the West Byron urban release area feature nearly a dozen breaches of planning and environmental protection rules and should not be approved, Byron Council staff say.
Who manages Bruns infrastructure?
With Council and NSW-run corporation, Reflections, sharing responsibilities around management of Brunswick Heads public toilets, parks and playground equipment, The Echo asked Reflections who manages what, and what improvement schedules are in place.
Stories about "Eco-shark barrier":
Ballina shark barrier installation stalls
Installation of the controversial ‘eco’ shark barrier at Ballina’s Lighthouse Beach has stalled after fears that divers installing the 350kg concrete ‘planks’ that anchor...
Shark patrols to continue until Easter
North coast aerial shark patrols, which were due to finish after Australia Day, will now continue up until Easter, according to parliamentary secretary for the north coast, Chris Gulaptis.
Why no Eco Shark Barrier for Byron?
Mark Abriel, Byron Bay. Are only Ballina beaches being promised shark barriers, or will the Pass and Byron beaches also be included?
Premier promises swifter action on shark deterrents
Ballina beaches have reopened following Tuesday’s attack on WSL surfer Sam Morgan at Ballina’s Lighthouse Beach. And the premier has promised quicker action on shark deterrent technology for the region but stopped short of nominating a time-frame.
Eco-shark barriers do offer protection
Mark Abriel, Byron Bay. Following the attacks on surfers in Ballina, and again in Byron this week, I am once more submitting the video interview I did with Craig Moss, the developer of the Eco-Shark barrier.
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Kingscliff hosts largest triathlon since covid
Over 1,600 athletes were in Kingscliff over the weekend to participate in the largest triathlon since covid.
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Vale Pam Sonia
Very sadly, local treasure Pam Sonia passed away in Ewingsdale, last Wednesday, December 6.
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Blue-green algae ‘amber alert’ at Lake Ainsworth
As the summer heats up there has been an increase in the blue-green algae at Lake Ainsworth near Lennox Head and an ‘amber alert' has been flagged by Ballina Shire Council.
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Lismore to host National Junior Baseball competition
The biggest junior baseball competition in Australia, which is a feeder into the US World Series will be held in Lismore in May 2024.