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Lismore wants a a safe, accessible and long-term home for the Hannah Cabinet

The Hannah Cabinet was created by Lismore master craftsman Geoff Hannah OAM over six-and-a-half years and is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most significant pieces of contemporary decorative furniture.

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Will council support community participation in MHS development?

This Thursday (today), Byron Shire Council (BSC) will be discussing the establishment of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Byron Shire Council and Homes NSW (HNSW) as well as the potential for a Community Assessment Panel for the old Mullumbimby Hospital site.

Flood gauges installed in Ballina and Wardell 

Residents in Ballina and Wardell will have more more localised flood warnings, giving them time to prepare before floodwaters arrives, thanks to new flood forecast services along the Richmond River.

Hemp industry given boost with development plan

A Hemp Industry Development Plan has been announced by the NSW government, which promises 'to unlock new opportunities for NSW businesses and add value to the state's low-THC hemp industry, which is forecast to become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032'.

A bit of fun to raise some funds

Bobby Conn and Molly O’Neil, from Drover (either end) Paul Tansley from Stone & Wood (back) with Damian Farrell from Fletcher St Cottage pulling out his best Ray Charles moves. Join them and plenty of other performers at the 12th Festival of The Stone on Saturday, 20 June

What are we going to *DO* about it?

Israel is expediting legislation to plan and legalise 69 outposts, allocating over 100-million shekels (about US$34-million). Israel’s Defence Ministry is...

Lismore Council spruiks 150 projects since 2022 floods

A milestone of 150 projects has been reached since the 2022 disasters, says Lismore City Council.

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Lismore rallies to save homes from demolition

Around hundred residents met at the Lismore Quad on Saturday to demand the demolitions of heritage homes cease, the flood recovery promised is delivered, and that every person be housed.

1.1 million landlords with tax breaks

New polling data from The Australia Institute and the Everybody’s Home housing rights alliance shows most Aussie voters want reduced tax breaks for property investors and more money for social housing.

Lismore: short-term housing ‘solution’

This week in Lismore people were gathered at an encampment outside the Lismore office of the Minister for Recovery, Janelle Saffin. They wanted to highlight the urgency of the housing crisis

Love Lennox! But do we love Airbnb?

Like thousands of others, I happily wandered the packed streets of Lennox a couple of Saturdays back, during the Love Lennox festival. But does Lennox Head really want to get into bed with Airbnb?

Mayor Ndiaye fights to save Bruns pod village facing eviction

Byron Shire Mayor Sarah Ndiaye says she will move to retain emergency pod housing in Brunswick Heads after residents were recently ordered to vacate by 27 June.

Lismore’s Reclaim Our Recovery says Chris Minns should get facts straight

ROR says Premier Chris Minns’ remarks on 2GB radio yesterday calling for the demolition of Lismore homes and the eviction of occupants were clearly intended to name a scapegoat, 'as a distraction from the many failures of the ill-designed recovery programs since the 2022 floods.'

Poverty issues biting in Ballina – what to do?

Ballina Cr Kiri Dicker is bringing a number of motions to the next meeting of Ballina Council intended to address some of the effects of the cost of living crisis, particularly the growing number of rough sleepers.

Inaugural Lismore People’s Assembly

Reclaim our Recovery will launch the Lismore People's Assembly on the weekend with the aim of helping the community find solutions to the Housing Crisis.

Kids seek your views on homelessness

We are a group of ten-to-twelve-year-olds at Byron Bay Public School, who are seriously worried about the housing crisis. 

House You coming to Mullumbimby this weekend

This weekend, House You is taking action to provide relief during the housing crisis. The grassroots movement is inviting the community to create a village for the unhoused in Mullumbimby this Sunday.

Facing the River in chapters

Tweed Shire Council is telling the full story of how the Tweed community has rebuilt since the 2022 floods, and further damage from the 2024 floods and Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Putting their money where their mouth and conscience is

Climate action group Rising Tide say they will disrupt business at Tweed City ANZ today, as local long-term customers withdraw their life savings from the bank.

Bird flu reaches Western Australia

H5 avian flu has officially arrived in Western Australia, first discovered days ago in a dead migratory seabird near Esperance (700 km south-east of Perth), and since found in numerous other birds.

Momentum hosts free skate workshop for girls and women

Whether you are stepping on a skateboard for the first time, sharpening your skills or getting ready to compete, a free school holiday workshop is being offered to all female skaters up to 25 years.