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Floodplain Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby is a floodplain. Every time we have a heavy downpour I am up and down through the night,...
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Mullum Ex-Services Club unveils renos
After months of anticipation, Mullum Ex-Services ClubMullum Ex-Services Club says it is proud to announce the completion of an extensive $4.5 million renovation, which ‘combines modern amenities, comfort, and community spirit’.
What’s happening with the Alstonville showgrounds?
A war of words has erupted between Ballina councillors over an unauthorised development at Alstonville Showgrounds, consisting of a series of steel cattle pens close to neighbouring houses.
Voices of those with memory loss to air in new Bay FM doco series
One in twelve Australians past the age of 65 are said to be living with dementia yet their stories are rarely heard.
Alliance Française French Film Festival
The opening of the Alliance Française French Film Festival (AF FFF24) last week was brilliant, with a screening of the epic The Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan – there are still sessions available for this film and the sequel, The Three Musketeers: Milady. There are so many truly good films in this festival, the program is definitely worth checking out, but the one I am looking forward to most is Neneh Superstar.
Veterans’ and Families’ Hub for the North Coast
The federal government has announced that a $5.445 million grant has been awarded to RSL LifeCare, working with RSL NSW, to establish a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in the Tweed/North Coast region of New South Wales.
Demands for increased housing in Byron Shire raise significant concerns for CABS
Serious concerns have been raised over the Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041 by the 12 Byron Shire-wide associations that make up Community Alliance for Byron Shire (CABS).
Stories about "El Nino":
Nimbin released from water restrictions
Though much of the state is looking at bringing water restrictions forward in the face of El Niño, Level 2 restrictions in Nimbin will be officially lifted from next Monday, October 23.
Start saving water now say Tweed Council – water restrictions may be weeks away
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has declared an El Nino weather pattern, with less-than-average rainfall forecast for the Northern Rivers this year. Tweed Council is reminding residents and visitors that it is important to save water.
Retrofit now for looming heat waves
With the warmest week being recorded globally, RMIT’s Dr Trivess Moore is encouraging home owners to prepare.
Cost of living could be eased with surplus
Treasurer Jim Chalmers tells us the budget surplus this financial year ballooned from an expected $4.2 billion out to $19 billion. Ordinary Australians, desperately trying to keep their budgets under control and cost cutting wherever they can, should expect some kind of relief from this surprise windfall.
Extreme El Niño events to stay despite stabilisation
The frequency of extreme El Niño events is projected to increase for a further century after global mean temperature is stabilised at 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
El Nino to stay for the rest of 2015: BoM
A drought-inducing El Nino will be with us until the end of the year at least, while the Indian Ocean may also conspire to cut rainfall in Australia.
Byron Echo
Time to tape up
Could I suggest that all flood-affected residents in Mullumbimby turn up to the Byron Council chambers by 8.30am for the next meeting on 14...
Local News
Two charged following alleged pursuit – Ballina
About 12.20am (Thursday 14 March 2024), police from Richmond PD Highway Patrol attempted to stop an allegedly stolen Ford Focus on the M1 Motorway at West Ballina.
National News
NSW bans offshore mining and exploration for gas and oil
The NSW Labor government has now banned offshore mining and exploration for gas and oil in NSW waters. NSW is the first state to...
Local News
Extreme slip site on Tyalgum Road needs further work leading to road closure
The current work site on Tyalgum Road slip site has slipped further, after heavy rains affected both the site itself and the slope above the site.