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Reef snapshot details widespread coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef
Latest CSIRO research shows that the fifth major bleaching event since 2016 is still unfolding, but bleaching was just one of the disturbances on the reef over summer.
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Grand opening in Casino on Saturday
Richmond Valley Council says the upgraded Casino Showground and Racecourse will be a major hub for events in regional NSW, with a focus on horse-related activities.
Jack Evans Boat Harbour upgrade to provide vital access to water as climate warms
Having somewhere to swim (or just connect with water), like a country town swimming pool, the local creek or river swimming hole, or the ocean, is important in a hot country like Australia.
Protest this
Remember Bentley, near Lismore, in 2014? Do you know what happened at Terania Creek, again near Lismore, or the Franklin River in Tasmania?
Alternate facts?
According to David Shoebridge of the Greens in a recent sitting in the senate, the UN has named Australia...
Wage peace not war
Northern Rivers Peace group, Remembering and Healing is inviting all community members to a peace gathering on the eve of ANZAC Day.
Early childhood education trial for Kyogle and Federal
Working families in Kyogle and Federal Village are set to get more access to early childhood education and care including new programs.
Stories about "foxes":
Tweed Council trapping foxes at Fingal
Tweed Council say they will start a fox trapping program at Fingal Head this week after recent surveys and monitoring found it to be a fox hotspot.
Fox trapping in bushland aids threatened fauna
Fox trapping will be undertaken in priority bushland areas next week to assist the breeding of threatened local fauna.
Foxes and dogs targeted to save coastal koalas
Landholders are being asked to become involved in a three-year program to control foxes and dogs in an effort to save coastal populations of koalas. The program will target land between the Pacific Highway and the Tyagarah Nature Reserve.
Local News
Invitation to get to know the real Nimbin
The MardiGrass Organising Body (MOB) say Nimbin's annual festival will kick off with the launch of a very special audiovisual book on Friday 3 May, 'Out There: a potted history of a revolution called Nimbin'.
Local News
Grand opening in Casino on Saturday
Richmond Valley Council says the upgraded Casino Showground and Racecourse will be a major hub for events in regional NSW, with a focus on horse-related activities.
National News
Statement of faith leaders following attack in Sydney
NSW Premier Chris Minns and Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper have released a joint statement from a diverse group of NSW faith leaders, in an effort to calm tensions following the recent knife attack at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in south western Sydney.
Local News
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.
