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Do COVID vaccines affect male fertility?
Vaccines do have side effects, but there are some social-media users peddling myths that COVID-19 vaccines cause male infertility and sexual dysfunction.
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Since the news came through I have been keeping an eye and an ear out for further reporting in...
No means no, say traditional owners
As Water Week draws to a close, with a theme of 'Caring for Water and Country', a group of Widjabul Wia-bal elders have emphatically said they do not want the Dunoon Dam proposal to be put back on the table by pro-dam councillors.
As summer approaches
Ah yes, all this death
because we could not listen
and a bus
winding through
the renamed country road
once a walking track
now paved...
Big Rob: ‘no comment’
The 2021 NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, 04 December, 2021. Candidates have until noon on Wednesday, November 3 to register with the NSW Electoral Commission.
Six new local COVID cases reported
Six new cases of COVID-19 have been reported for Northern NSW Local Health District to 8pm last night.
Editorial: Jabby jab jab jabb
As of this week, NSW reached the double vaccination target of 80 per cent!
Stories about "food":
Quiet please! I’m eating and don’t need an amplified soundtrack
David Heilpern
At last, a chance to tackle one of the crucial, life-changing issues of our time.
Yes, we have the virus, and we have climate...
Empanadas and community spirit in wake of cancelled Bluesfest
With a collective sigh of disbelief and disappointment we processed the news that Bluesfest was cancelled
New food donation campaign launched
A new campaign is set to make a big difference in helping to reduce waste and provide more food security for our region.
Resilience – what does it mean to you?
How do we create more resilient communities in 2021? The Byron Shire Resilience and Regeneration Roadshow is kicking off from February 13, with a series of neighbourhood events planned across the area.
Strengthening the beginnings of a real local food movement
It’s wonderful to see the flowering of local food initiatives throughout the Shire today. I’d like to do everything I can to help strengthen what is the beginnings of a real local food movement.
Dear food makers…
The only thing worse than a vegan is an annoying vegan. And I would know because I am one – I’m very annoying.
Billi’s authentic Indian food is beyond delicious
I have eaten at dozens of Indian places in my life, and personally, my go-to on the Far North Coast for authentic Indian food is Billi’s Indian Restaurant.
Spring is here and summer is not far away!
The days are changing, so too is our supply of fruits and veggies. This time of the year we see supplies of asparagus, avocado, beetroot, bok choy, broccolini, capsicum, endive, eggplant, various lettuces, tomatoes, and zucchini;
Always summer at Loft Byron Bay
You can’t help feeling like it’s always summer at Loft Byron Bay, with Main Beach glinting in the distance, Loft always feels warm and...
Food for the vulnerable running out
The Byron Community Centre is urgently seeking financial support from the community so that it can continue to deliver food to locals in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Another Lismore COVID case
Lismore has seen one new case of COVID-19 reported in the 24 hours to 8pm 26 October.
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The Richmond River and its bad health
It is no longer a secret; the Richmond River is in bad health.
2021 marked the establishment of a new project, the Coast Management Program...
Byron Echo
Toluene found at Mullumbimby’s old hospital site
Paul Bibby - 0
Yet another contamination concern has been uncovered at the site of the old Mullum Hospital, adding an extra $1.5 million to the already ballooning cost of remediating the land.
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Does Lennox lookout need any more concrete?
David Lowe - 0
Ballina Shire Councillor Jeff Johnson will attempt to defer the construction of a sealed path at Pat Morton Lookout in today's council meeting.
