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Question defence!
Thank you David Lowe, for drawing attention to $50 billion more defence spending.
I add these points:
At least six to...
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Flooding again
I live in Bottlebrush Crescent in Suffolk Park. In 2022 our houses were flooded due to heavy rain and,...
Another fire ant nest eradicated at South Murwillumbah
A new fire ant nest was identified at South Murwillumbah and was confirmed and eradicated yesterday by the NSW Government and National Fire Ant Eradication Program teams.
Assange’s father to speak in Mullum Wed 8 May
John Shipton, father of detained Australian Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, is to participate in a Q and A session in Mullumbimby this Wednesday evening, 8 May.
Lane closure at Canal Bridge and Allens Parade; roundabout construction to start
Tomorrow night will see one lane closed on Tamarind Drive in Ballina while Lennox Head will see the beginning of roundabout construction at Ballina Street and Allens Parade, Lennox Head start on Monday, May 13.
Summer of Harold
In a change of pace, the Uki Moon Theatre are excited to announce their first production for 2024 – the comedic trio of plays, Summer of Harold, by award-winning playwright Hilary Bell and directed by Penny Irving.
Ballina Council delays Sharpes Beach redevelopment
At the eleventh hour, Ballina Shire Council has voted to press pause on the controversial Sharpes Beach car park redevelopment, and seek further options.
Stories about "eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant":
Tech companies grilled on how they are tackling terror and violent extremism
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has issued legal notices to Google, Meta, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, Telegram and Reddit requiring each company to report on steps they are taking to protect Australians from terrorist and violent extremist material and activity.
Deep cuts to safety confirmed at Twitter/X
In a new transparency report released by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, information provided by X Corp., the owner of social media platform Twitter/X, indicates the company has made deep cuts to safety and public policy personnel, with serious implications for online hate in Australia and around the world.
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Groundwater contamination
Regarding groundwater contamination (Echo, May 24), for a period of some 30 plus years I have been trying to have something positive done to...
Local News
Roads to Mullum High and Tallowood Estate closed
The corner of Jubilee Ave and Azalea Street, near Mullumbimby High School, is currently closed following a truck leaving the road and damaging overhead electrical lines.
Local News
Murwillumbah Bridge lights up on road safety
San Francisco might have the Golden Gate Bridge but Murwillumbah is glowing gold to highlight the importance of road safety this week.
Local News
Byron Shire sees biggest increase in rough sleepers
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Byron Shire topped the state with a 16 per cent increase in rough sleepers, but the count also showed significant increases in numbers across Tweed, Ballina and Lismore shires.
