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In loving memory of Dr Tony Parkes AO PhD (1929 – 2026)

Dr Tony Parkes AO PhD, one of Australia’s most visionary conservation leaders and a pioneering force in ecological restoration, passed away last Thursday at the age of 96. He spent his final months at Honey Bee Homes in Ewingsdale.
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Burn After Dark: Three Blue Ducks

Following a sold-out debut in 2025, Burn After Dark returns to Three Blue Ducks on Thursday, 3 July from...
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Byron High brings you SAAM – full of humour and chaos

In the vein of a speculative sci-fi, this comedy misadventure is simultaneously relatable, playful, hilarious, and unnerving. SAAM will be performed for three nights by Byron Bay High’s Year 11 Drama troupe on 23, 25 and 26 June from 6.30pm.
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Damning police culture review puts pressure on NSW govt for reform

An independent review into NSW Police Force culture has found systemic sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination against female officers, prompting calls for the Minns Labor government to immediately expand the powers of the state's police watchdog.
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Load limit increased for Byron Creek Bridge

The load limit for Byron Creek Bridge has been increased to 24 tonnes, say Byron Shire Council, following structural analysis of the bridge.
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Riparian restoration works sees improvements over four catchments

Creeks and riverbanks damaged by the 2022 floods are being restored, thanks to the work of landowners and the NSW government Caring for Catchments program.
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Mullum takes A grade, Byron takes B, Suffolk takes a sausage

The Northern Rivers NET League Finals went down on Saturday, and it delivered some genuinely good tennis, nervous moments,...
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Stories about "flood":

Severe weather threat downgraded, but rain to persist

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The threat of severe weather for Urbenville, Kyogle and surrounds is now reduced, according to the SES.
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New planning controls to improve Tweed flood resilience?

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Tweed Shire Council has adopted updated flood planning controls, which it says will ensure new homes and buildings in flood‑prone areas are better protected from future flooding and the increasing impacts of climate change.
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Ten Lismore buyback homes up for auction

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Following an overwhelming community response to the sale of the first three flood-affected homes for relocation, another batch of houses will soon be put up for auction.
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Reimagining the Northern Rivers and beyond

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If there’s one thing that has come out of the recent flood and fire disasters, it’s that communities are putting energy into looking at how we can do things better in the future.
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Nats MP calls for engineering solutions to flood events

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With a report released by CSIRO outlining how future flood levels can be reduced through hydrodynamic modelling, federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan (Nationals) is calling on Labor to act.
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Record flooding at Taree, rescues underway for people trapped by floodwater

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The Manning River is flooding at a level never seen before at Taree, surpassing the 1929 record of six metres early this morning and is still rising.
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Severe weather on the Northern Rivers – stay informed (updated 4.30pm)

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Northern Rivers communities and beyond were in various stages of emergency recovery and alert Monday morning as impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, since downgraded to a tropical East Low, continued.
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A sigh of relief as Lismore library ‘softly’ reopens

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One of the the most community minded spaces in any town is the public library, but since the 2022 natural disaster, the Lismore Library has been broken.
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How prepared are you for the next disaster? Lismore takes the lead

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Two recent reports have highlighted the need for ongoing community disaster recovery support in Lismore and the wider Northern Rivers region.
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Uki and surrounding areas expect minor flooding

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The NSW SES advises people in Uki and surrounding areas should STAY INFORMED about predicted heavy rainfall and minor flooding on the Tweed River.
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Caring for community

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The Rotary Club of Mullumbimby presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club (BSLSC) in support of its ongoing operations.
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Lismore shops enchanted for Lantern Parade

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Winners of Lismore’s Enchanted Windows comp have been announced, with The Two Ravens taking top spot. The comp is part of the city's Lantern Parade, to be held this Saturday, 20 June.
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AI: Artificial Intelligence, or Artificial Inflation?

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It feels as if AI is everywhere – whether it’s those intrusive bots on every website or every headline about how it’s either going to be a boon for humanity, or end us.
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Flood gauges installed in Ballina and Wardell 

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Residents in Ballina and Wardell will have more more localised flood warnings, giving them time to prepare before floodwaters arrives, thanks to new flood forecast services along the Richmond River.
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