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Gambian: ‘State budget must encourage uptake of electric vehicles’
The Nature Conservation Council has launched a campaign to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles in NSW, with a video and a petition.
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Mullumbimby home seriously damaged in fire
A home on Ann Street, Mullumbimby, was badly damaged in a house fire over the weekend.
Big donation and new poetry competition for BRFR
Local community group Ballina Region for Refugees is having a big month, with a major anonymous donation amongst other news.
Running out of time
Chibo Mertineit, Lillian Rock
I just returned from the ‘Festival of Resistance’, which happened outside of the weapon expo at the...
Seriously?
Stephen Bland, Wellington, Aotearo
I am a visitor from Aotearoa staying at Suffolk Park. On Wednesday I was in town for...
It’s World Oceans Day!
It's World Oceans Day and we just wanted to honour that with a few photos from our library.
Drug and firearm offences – Tweed Heads
Police say a man has appeared in court after allegedly being found in possession of firearms, drugs and nearly $10,000 cash in Tweed Heads.
Stories about "illegal dumping":
Lismore: you’re doing it right
At a time of year when there is traditionally more rubbished dumped where it's not supposed to be, Lismore City Council would like to say a big thank you to the local community with illegal dumping at charity stores at record lows over the Christmas/New Year period.
A sign of the times – Tweed targets illegal dumping
Tweed residents are being urged to dob-in illegal dumpers through a new signage campaign targeting two dumping hot spots.
Tyred of illegal dumping – Lismore Council appealing for help
Lismore City Council is once again appealing for public help to catch illegal dumpers following recent dumping of tyres and asbestos.
Nature Reserve, not rubbish dump
Alison Drover, Broken Head.
Do you know who owned this abandoned couch? This was dumped last week at Broken Head.
It is costing ratepayers to clean up...
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Two WRHS rescue flights from Tabulam in one day
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) say they travelled to Tabulam twice yesterday in separate incidents in the town.
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Drug and firearm offences – Tweed Heads
Police say a man has appeared in court after allegedly being found in possession of firearms, drugs and nearly $10,000 cash in Tweed Heads.
Byron Echo
Roar
Kate Coxall, BSC Green candidate, Wilsons Creek
In response to the silencing tactics of unaware and privileged men in last week’s Echo, I say ‘No’.
We, as women,...
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Big donation and new poetry competition for BRFR
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Local community group Ballina Region for Refugees is having a big month, with a major anonymous donation amongst other news.
