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A quiet day in Bruns after arrests and lock-ons
Though no machinery arrived at Wallum this morning, contractors and police were on the development site at Brunswick Heads as well as dozens of Save Wallum protesters.
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Rains, drains, floods
The ABC news and Guardian recently published reports of the potential return of La Niña in 2024 bringing similar...
Invitation to get to know the real Nimbin
The MardiGrass Organising Body (MOB) say Nimbin's annual festival will kick off with the launch of a very special audiovisual book on Friday 3 May, 'Out There: a potted history of a revolution called Nimbin'.
Labor leading
A very proactive Minns Labor government will celebrate one year in government with a massive investment of $1.8 billion...
We wonder why
Living in Byron Shire the majority of people continue to ask why is this organisation continuously letting this community...
Third village for Alstonville Plateau?
A proposal to assess the viability of a third village on the Alstonville Plateau was discussed at Ballina Shire Council's last meeting.
Byron U/18 girls basketballers undefeated in regional competition
The Byron Bay Beez girls U/18 squad are undefeated and sit on top of the North Eastern Junior League (NEJL) after two of four rounds.
Stories about "energy efficiency":
Sustainable inspiration: book now for sustainable house day tours
It can be where sustainable meets art and that is certainly the case for Nina Bishop who designed and built her sustainable mud brick home LightFeat near Mullumbimby. Nina is opening her house this year, for the second and last time, as part of the Sustainable House Day.
Energy efficiency makes business sense in Tweed
Tweed businesses are being urged to become more energy efficient and the council, with a little help from the state government, is showing the way.
‘Home’ grids could bypass big power
The rising cost of electricity supply can be a strain on household budgets but what if there was another option?
Energy expert Dr Fereidoon Sioshansi...
Council gets warm glow from Lismore’s cool pools
Lismore Memorial Baths and Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre (GSAC) are improving their energy efficiency in a move that will save Lismore City Council more than $100,000 year.
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What’s happening in the rainforest’s Understory?
Springing to life in the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens this April school holidays, Understory is a magical, interactive theatre adventure created for children by Roundabout Theatre.
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Wallum urban development back in court
Paul Bibby - 1
The company behind the Wallum housing development in Brunswick Heads is once again taking Byron Council to court, this time for allegedly holding up its planned earthworks at the site in an unlawful manner.
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WATER Northern Rivers says Rous County Council is wrong
WATER Northern Rivers Alliance says despite decades of objection, Rous County Council have just commissioned yet another heritage and biodiversity study in the Rocky Creek valley, between Dunoon and The Channon, in the heart of the Northern Rivers.
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Musicians and MLC support the save Wallum fight
Eve Jeffery - 7
As the drama unfolded between police and protesters at the Wallum Development in Brunswick Heads yesterday, people were drawn to the site by the red alerts sent out by the Save Wallum organisers.
