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Calls to reverse NSW anti-protest laws
The harsh sentencing of Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco for stopping a lane of traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in April this year has led to a range of protests and the call to reverse NSW anti-protest laws by lawyer and Greens NSW Legislative Council Member Sue Higginson.
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Agritourism policy forced upon LGAs
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) has ignored Byron Shire Council’s urgent request to delay the forced adoption of the NSW government’s agritourism policy. The policy came into effect last week in all local government areas (LGAs).
Handball bouncing kids back after the floods
Following the 2022 floods, Albert Park Public School teacher Troy Davies had an idea to bring about a bit of much-needed fun into students’ lives by suggesting the handball competition to beat them all.
Public appeal: Grievous bodily harm, Burliegh Heads
Police have released footage of two men they wish to speak with as part of investigations into the grievous bodily harm of a man at Burleigh Heads on Sunday October 2.
Medal storm for locals at pickleball tournament
Thirty Northern Rivers pickleball players won medals in the first ever NSW regional doubles tournament last weekend in Ballina.
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Don’t remove the concrete barriers say Tweed Council
The removal of concrete barriers at Reserve Creek Road landslip are putting the community at risk say Tweed Shire Council
The post office bank
It was a bipartisan vote in 2020 that refused to adopt an amendment to the Financial Sector Amendment Legislation...
Stories about "Environmental Defenders Office":
‘Unlawful’ forest agreements head to court
The North East Forest Alliance and the Environmental Defenders Office are challenging what they refer to as the ‘rubber stamped’ ongoing destruction of forest ecosystems of the north-east NSW forests from Sydney to the Queensland border.
Gas plan gives go-ahead in northern rivers
Gasfield Free Northern Rivers has criticised the NSW Government’s recently released gas plan, saying it reopens the region to CSG mining, including within 200 metres of rural homes.
Musical fundraiser for the EDO
On Saturday the Lismore City Bowling Club will resound to the strains of an extraordinary line-up of entertainment to raise funds for the EDO.
Feds take axe to Environmental Defender
Treasurer Joe Hockey’s promised slash-and-burn of federal funding has already impacted the Environmental Defender’s Office (EDO), often the last legal ….
Regional Forestry Agreements failing: EDO
Chris Dobney
The EDO (Environmental Defenders Office) has produced a damning report on the operation of Regional Forestry Agreements (RFA) in the states, claiming they...
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Tweed Council secures environmental water sharing during drought
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Two items at last week's Tweed Shire Council meeting highlighted the commitment of the council to sharing water with the environment even during low-flow and drought periods.
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Celebrating the life of Jack Paris Crittle
Young DJ and keen surfer, Jack Crittle, was tragically killed in a car accident last week. A celebration of his life will be held this Monday, 12 December at 10am.
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Mullum’s Federation Bridge closed again tonight
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Mullum and hinterland residents and visitors are reminded that Federation Bridge will be closed again tonight from 6pm to 4am for repairs.
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Changing the world with non-violent action
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‘Nonviolence is an intensely active force when properly understood and used.’ These are the words of Gandhi, the man who led nationwide campaigns in his country to ease poverty by creating a movement of resistance that contributed to ending British Rule in India.
