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The war on cats
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek marked National Threatened Species Day by 'declaring war on feral cats'. She wants to give...
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Cinema: The mutants are back!
They’re teenagers and they’re mutants! The turtles that rose to fame in the 80s are back (again) in the 2023 edition of reptilian ninjas – this chapter is computer-animated and ready for kick-butt fun.
Cinema: Stanno arrivando gli italiani!
Palace Cinemas are thrilled to announce a great lineup for the 2023 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival showcasing an incredible selection of new Italian cinema celebrating the country’s language, stories and culture.
$1.4m funding boost for Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital
The Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital has received a $1.4 million funding boost announced yesterday by NSW Environment Minister Penny...
Putting a little spring in your wiggle
It’s time for a spring wiggle with Equinox Tribe Connect at Durrumbul Hall this Saturday. This is a six-hour, six DJ adventure with Shaunti, Bhakti The Nectar Cow, Halo, Nick Taylor, Moe Aloha and Avaxa.
Search to resume for missing swimmer at Tallow Beach
NSW police say that the search for a missing swimmer will resume at 8am at Tallow Beach.
Scientists measure how much weed Australians put in their joints
How much weed is in that joint? A team of Australian researchers has found that it is quite varied, which could have implications for public health policy.
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Mullum enjoys art on the street
The streets of Mullumbimby have been lined with art as Adrien Stewart delights passersby with street murals he is creating on the pavement.
Byron Echo
No more Hottentot
I have received a petition from Change.org to change the name of Hottentot Crescent, Mullumbimby to another South African word, ‘Khoisan’, also totally irrelevant...
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Call to Jewish my brethren
I call upon my brethren and Jewish Australians and Israelis who have made their permanent home here and are eligible to vote in the...
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Liberal councillors walk out during Tweed mayoral election
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Yesterday Liberal councillors James Owen and Rhiannon Brinsmead walked out of the extraordinary Tweed Shire Council meeting in protest against the way the Mayor of Tweed Shire is elected.
Byron Echo
Rehab centre Buttery celebrates 50
Binna Burra-based rehab centre, The Buttery, celebrated 50 years of serving the community this year, and held a gala dinner for 150 supporters in Tweed Heads on September 14.