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Remembering Tony’s big heart and vision
Scores of ‘old’ friends and admirers of Tony Narracott gathered to reminisce at the Byron Golf Club last week, 17 years after Tony’s ‘Living Wake’.
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Catching the next train out of Council
Before I catch that train, thanks to the amazing community of the Byron Shire for voicing their concerns and...
Ballina Salvage Shed’s recycled art competition now open
Are you ready to let your imagination run wild? Ballina's Salvage Shed is once again running their Recycled Art Competition, offering a fun way to keep trash out of landfill while supporting local not-for-profit organisation Momentum Collective.
More illegal camping enforcement on the cards
For years the beachside streets of Ocean Shores, South Golden Beach and New Brighton have been a haven for van campers looking to park up for the night.
PFAS water contamination spreads
The NSW Greens will move for an urgent upper house inquiry this week after more revelations that cancer-linked forever chemicals have been detected in Sydney’s drinking water catchment – this time well above Australian drinking water guidelines.
Mustow back in at Richmond Valley Council but significant vote for change highlighted
Mustow is likely to retain control of the council with himself as mayor and three councillors maintaining the current conservative approach. This leaves three positions on council for other candidates.
Police investigating Banora Point fire
Police are appealing for information about a fire near Tweed Heads earlier this month.
Stories about "Greens MP Tamara Smith":
Call for moratorium on NSW floodplain developments
The additional flooding risk to existing housing and infrastructure caused by new development on floodplains is a serious issue for communities throughout NSW, in particular, legacy or ‘zombie’ approvals.
Politicians of all stripes descend on Ross Lane for big announcement
Yesterday a quiet driveway off flood-prone Ross Lane in Lennox Head was the scene of an unusual moment of pre-election fervour, when political representatives and candidates from across the region and every level of government came together to announce that something was finally being done about Ross Lane, along with numerous other roads across 26 disaster-declared LGAs.
Rebuilding for the next flood
Mullum Cares founder and president, Sasha Mainsbridge, opened her home last week to demonstrate how to effectively rebuild for future flood events.
Six months of community-led disaster recovery efforts, zero gov’t support
The only dedicated flood and landslide recovery group in Wardell village is still without government funding six months after record-breaking disasters devastated the region.
Premier secretly visits Mullum’s pod fiasco
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet quietly inspected temporary pod construction works in Prince Street, Mullumbimby last Thursday.
Mullumbimby is without ambulance base
Ambulance services in and around Mullumbimby are being compromised by the ongoing closure of the town’s ambulance station and the use of its paramedics as ‘fill-ins’ for towns outside the Shire, a local paramedic says.
Main Arm Upper school are excited to be going ‘back to school’
It has been hard for many young people as they have managed the impacts of COVID over the last few years but for students at Main Arm Upper Public School the flood has meant they've been out of their school for almost half a year.
Ring of steel called for as Byron and Tweed locked down – again
Councillors and members of parliament from across the region are calling for greater restrictions on who can come to the Northern Rivers and other vulnerable regional areas from COVID hotspots in NSW.
Local Mayors and MPs call for JobKeeper extension for Northern Rivers
Calls by Byron Shire Council Mayor Simon Richardson for are specific JobKeeper extensions have been supported by Lismore City Council Mayor Vanessa Ekins, Ballina MP Tamara Smith (Green), Lismore MP Janelle Saffin (Labor) and Federal Richmond MP Justine Elliot (Labor).
A secret meeting and that $78m funding application
Answers to questions raised by Cr Basil Cameron regarding a secret meeting and a $78m funding application by staff to a federal agency to upgrade the M1 highway interchange at Byron Bay have been answered by Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway.
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Man dies in two-vehicle crash at Ballina
Yesterday afternoon emergency services were called to Tamarind Drive, Ballina, following reports of a crash.
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Climate scientist gives presentation
Renowned climate scientist, Dr Joelle Gergis, will give a presentation, ‘Highway to Hell: Are We Stuck in a Climate Action Cul-de-sac?’ at the Brunswick Picture House.
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The Australian Koala Foundation urges people to raise their voices
For the rest of September, the Australian Koala Foundation are inviting wildlife lovers from all over the world to ‘Join the Chorus’ of support for Save the Koala Month.
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Inmates petition for phone calls and education rights
Greens MP and spokesperson for justice Sue Higginson has today tabled two inmate-led, inmate-only paper petitions in the NSW parliament, the largest of their kind collected.
