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Appeal to locate girl missing from East Ballina

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl reported missing from East Ballina.

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$13m Bangalow pub reno on public exhibition

The Bangalow Community Association has objected against a planned $13m upgrade of the town’s iconic pub, saying that amended plans, ‘do not adequately address the numerous community concerns.

Choppers to the rescue for Lismore’s flood-damaged roads

Lismore residents may notice helicopter activity throughout June as 84 flood damaged sites across 25 roads are surveyed.

Man falls through roof in Bangalow

A man in his 70s fell through a roof in Bangalow on Tuesday, 10 June.

Whales help in the search for extraterrestrial signals

What do whales have to do with the search for extraterrestrial intelligence?

Thank a First Responder Day event in Ballina 

Once again the recent floods on the North Coast of NSW have reminded everyone of the importance of first responders and the work they do to keep us safe, help in emergencies, and protect our communities. 

Helping Murwillumbah’s young people build confidence and community

Disengaged young people are taking the opportunity to transform their lives as part of the new partnership between local early intervention youth program, RiverTracks and Murwillumbah Community Gardens.

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UNESCO says Australia must do more to protect Great Barrier Reef

The Australian and the Queensland government have a lot of work to do to keep the Great Barrier Reef off the World Heritage 'In Danger' list, the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) said after UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre released its draft decision yesterday.

AMCS questions new Great Barrier Reef coral report

Today's Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Great Barrier Reef coral monitoring report shows a slight improvement in hard coral cover, although most of the surveys were conducted before the reef suffered the extreme mass coral bleaching event over summer, according to the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS).

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.

Searching for the secret to save the Great Barrier Reef

Researchers in north Queensland are breeding heat tolerant coral, hoping it might be one of the solutions needed to prevent disaster when the next marine heatwave hits the Great Barrier Reef.

Whitsundays booming with new marine life

In some rare good news for the Great Barrier Reef, Southern Cross University has joined forces with tourism operators and US philanthropists to make the most of the Whitsundays’ recent bumper coral spawning.

Increase in Reef coral cover comes with a warning

As we witness the ongoing destruction of the Great Barrier Reef by global warming and climate change, new data showing an increase in coral cover in some areas of the Reef is promising news.

Queensland trio want the Reef listed as ‘in danger’

With echoes of the eights students and a nun who took the government to court over the Vickery coal mine expansion in northern New South Wales, three young Queenslanders are pushing to protect the Great Barrier Reef by writing to UNESCO.

Queensland Parliamentary Annexe disturbed by Extinction Rebellion protest

This morning, October 13, a protest organised by Extinction Rebellion disrupted the Queensland Parliamentary Annexe in Brisbane.

SCU’s Peter Harrison acknowledged with Distinguished Professorship

Professor Peter Harrison has been honoured by Southern Cross University with the title Distinguished Professor.

Is the Great Barrier Reef ‘In Danger’?

The 44th session of the World Heritage Committee will meet online from 16-30 July and the 21 members will decide whether to ratify UNESCO’s science-based recommendation to add the Reef to the ‘In Danger’ list

John Nardi recognised for service

Congratulations to John Nardi, who will be receiving the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of his decades of dedicated service to the Rural Fire Service.

Tweed Seagulls Festival of Female Footy 

The landmark event showcasing the best of female rugby league –  from grassroots juniors to elite players – will take place on 21 June at the Piggabeen Sports Complex in Tweed Heads.

How to cook with a tea candle and create nutritious meals

If you didn’t get your flood pantry ready in time or you are just struggling to put food on the table (if you happen to have one) knowing how to make a simple nutritious meal out of basic ingredients – possibly without a heat source – is essential. 

Fatal single-vehicle crash – McLeods Shoot

A woman has died following a single vehicle crash near Byron Bay today.