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The 2024 budget wash up
It's impossible to make everyone happy on budget night, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers' 2024 effort has upset more than most, as the government struggles to avoid inflation rebounding, make more things in Australia, and do something about the cost of living.
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Free all the people
By any account, the current ongoing humanitarian tragedy in Gaza today needs thorough analysis, to objectively understand the causes...
Homicide investigation following fatal crash – Wardell
Police are appealing for information as a homicide investigation is launched following a fatal crash near Wardell earlier this year.
Clive Hamilton to speak in Lismore June 13
Celebrated author and professor, Clive Hamilton, will discuss the notion of how to prepare for, and manage, the challenges of a warming climate in Australia.
Conciliation meeting over Broadwater floodplain development terminated
Richmond Valley Council refused a development application for a 60-lot residential development on flood-prone land on Rileys Hill Road, Broadwater, close to the Richmond River in October 2023.
Save Wallum protectors escape fines, convictions
Seven Save Wallum protectors charged with locking on and obstructing civil works at the contentious urban development at Brunswick Heads had their cases dismissed in the Byron Local Court on Monday, with no fines and no convictions recorded.
Top-down planning failing, says Greens MP
Data released by the NSW government on its key housing policy, the Transport Oriented Development and State Environment Planning Policy, has come under intense criticism from planning experts.
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Ballina Greens announce ticket for 2024
Aiming to build on their two existing councillors, the Ballina Greens have announced their team of candidates for the upcoming Ballina Shire Council elections, set for 14 September this year.
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Danny’s world
Danny Wakil would have us believe that Israel is a sweet little peace-loving ‘sister democracy’ that can do no wrong and is always an...
Byron Echo
Gas
Living in a modern world I see on social media, etc. world melting, CO2 production associated topics.
So having recently installed a solar power generation...
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Appeal to locate man missing from Mullumbimby
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from Mullumbimby.
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Brunswick 30 has been delivered to Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour
Following successful sea trials at Yamba the Brunswick 30 was delivered to Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour on Wednesday, May 15.
