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Pod homes for Lismore ready for residents
The Southern Cross University temporary housing site is now officially operational and serving as a home for flood affected Lismore locals.
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Watch out!
Ever wondered whether those 30kg electric bikes with fat tyres – their riders without helmets – whizzing past you...
Where is the love?
Driving past our new-ish Hollywood-inspired ‘LOVE’ sign on the way into Mullum had me reflect on the reality that...
Ballina council staff call for waste reduction project funding
Ballina Shire Council staff have drafted a new policy allowing for the funding of new projects tackling waste reduction in the shire.
From Margaret River to Byron to save veterans
William ‘Will’ Burnett served in the RAAF for ten years in logistics and ended his career as a well-established physical training Instructor. After his discharge, on his return from the Middle East, his mental health declined and he struggled through the clinical health system.
Ballina ‘Steps Up’ against domestic and family violence
The Ballina community came out in force to ‘Step Up Against Domestic Violence on Friday.
Cyclist dies two weeks after crash – Coffs Harbour
NSW Police say a man has died following a crash at Coffs Harbour earlier this month.
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Brunswick Bulldogs AFL juniors recruiting for a bigger 2018
The Brunswick Valley Bulldogs AFL Club is looking to build on the momentum generated in 2017 and field teams in every age category for...
Local News
Nimbin boil water alert lifted – remains for rural water supply
The Boil Water Alert for the village of Nimbin has been lifted, effective immediately – but remains in place for rural users.
Byron Echo
The politics of climate are a changin’
When Tony Abbott won the Liberal Party leadership in 2009, he said the politics of climate had changed. He was referring to soaring electricity prices and his belief that blaming these price hikes on the Rudd government’s proposed climate change commitments would bring him electoral success.
Byron Echo
Unsealed roads left off govt road audit
The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation say one of the biggest road surveys in regional NSW is now underway – Yet unsealed roads have not been included in the audit.
Byron Echo
Natural burial site found unsuitable
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The long-standing plan to create a natural burial ground for locals who want to be buried sustainably has hit a major hurdle, with the site favoured for this use found to be completely unsuitable.
