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What do you think of the Wade Park masterplan?
So many of the Lismore LGA assets were damaged in last year’s flood and the process of rebuilding is creating an opportunity to do things differently.
Other News
Jali Land Council accused of land grab
Around 80 residents of Cabbage Tree Island, just south of Wardell, say they want to return home after the 2022 floods, but the Local Aboriginal Land Council, Jali, have other ideas.
Call to Jewish my brethren
I call upon my brethren and Jewish Australians and Israelis who have made their permanent home here and are...
Ocean Shores event to inspire with tales of personal courage
What does being courageous mean to you?
No more Hottentot
I have received a petition from Change.org to change the name of Hottentot Crescent, Mullumbimby to another South African...
Tweed Council seeks businesses to join its rail trail ‘Connect Program’
Paying for the maintenance and providing an engaging visitor experience for the Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail is a key aspect of Tweed Shire Council’s (TSC) Connect Program.
The Murdoch empire – out of the pot and into the other pot
The biggest news in ‘news’ today is that the biggest news content creator will see its leader stand down after more than 70 years – it is expected that Lachlan Murdoch will step into his father’s shoes as head of the Murdoch media behemoth from November.
Stories about "hate speech":
Murdoch’s latest war – trans people
One of the weird side benefits of my job at Southern Cross University is a free subscription to all the Murdoch rags around the country.
Local News
Wollumbin Street bridge reduced to one lane
As part of the sewerage upgrade in Murwillumbah, Tweed Shire Council is urging motorists to plan ahead and seek alternative routes between the CBD and South Murwillumbah for up to four weeks from today.
Local News
They’re he-ere: SLSC surf patrols are on!
Eve Jeffery - 0
Surf Life Saving NSW says that more than 20,000 active volunteer lifesavers began patrols on beaches across the state on Saturday.
Political Comment
A short history of cruelty
David Lowe - 0
Anthony Albanese went to the last election promising to end live sheep exports from Australia. This rubbery promise has since been rolled back to his government's second term (assuming they get one). The independent panel's long-awaited report to the federal government on the issue has now also been delayed, from this week to late October.
Byron Echo
Cruel Sea return gig supports Wildlife Hospital, October 21
For their first gig in ten years, The Cruel Sea will headline a fundraising event for Wild Aid 2023, in association with Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital and Bluesfest.
