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Taste the delights to come your way as part of the Northern Rivers Food Harvest Food Trail
Today saw the first of a series of special tasting events by the 'Taste The Harvest’ in collaboration with Byron Visitor Centre with the giving away complimentary breakfasts.
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Erring on the side of kindness
There is one thing we can all do in these wretched times of powerlessness and overwhelming sorrow. Give.
Bruem’s balloon amendment burst as Ballina Council votes to protect wildlife
Ballina Shire’s balloon ban is to stay in place after a failed attempt by at least one conservative councillor to weaken rules aimed at protecting wildlife and reducing litter.
Truth-telling beyond the Voice referendum
In order to transcend the disappointment of the Voice referendum, many political and Aboriginal leaders are focusing on ‘truth-telling’.
Cartoon of the week – 29 November 2023
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Celebrate a native food Christmas with Mindy Woods & Santos Organics
A time for culture and connection at the table – Santos Organics are excited to announce that Mindy Woods...
Stake a claim
The Cabbage Tree Island mob want to go home to where very little flood damage occurred, while Lismore people,...
Stories about "illegal dumping":
Ballina Shire to reduce plastic litter by 30% by 2025
The Ballina Shire has less than eighteen months to reduce its plastic litter by nearly a third under a new target adopted by councillors last month.
Ballina council keen to tackle illegal dumping, littering
A new draft strategy targeting littering and illegal dumping of waste in the Ballina Shire is on display for public feedback until the end of the month.
Byron Council’s involvement in large soil dump next to creek ‘noted’
A senior Council staff member told councillors at last Thursday’s meeting that his employees didn’t follow the proper process when organising the removal of a large amount of soil for infrastructure works, which ended up later being dumped along Marshalls Creek in The Pocket.
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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Eltham Hotel, noise complaints and cancelled shows
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Balancing the needs of a diverse community is always a challenge but it is one that owners of the Eltham Hotel Matt Rabbidge and Luke Sullivan, just 15 minutes from Lismore, are determined to do following complaints about loud music at the pub.
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Armed robbery Burleigh Heads
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a liquor store in Burleigh Heads on November 28.
Local News
Bruem’s balloon amendment burst as Ballina Council votes to protect wildlife
Ballina Shire’s balloon ban is to stay in place after a failed attempt by at least one conservative councillor to weaken rules aimed at protecting wildlife and reducing litter.
Byron Echo
Truth-telling beyond the Voice referendum
In order to transcend the disappointment of the Voice referendum, many political and Aboriginal leaders are focusing on ‘truth-telling’.
