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COVID update – Aquarius, Lismore sewage fragments and the South African variant
The Northern NSW Local Health District says there have been no new cases of COVID-19 reported in the 24 hours to 8pm 28 November, but, they are urging residents in the Lismore area to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms.
Other News
Coal activist given 12 month jail sentence over Newcastle action
A 22-year-old coal activist has been sentenced to a minimum of 6 months jail without parole for taking nonviolent direct action as part of the Blockade Australia mobilisation in Muloobinba/Newcastle.
Nesting boxes help keep wildlife safe
While many locals are being driven out of their homes by increasing rents and a shrinking housing supply, the dwindling forests of the region have created the need to increase Wildbnb – that is, nest boxes for the struggling wildlife.
Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 24 November, 2021
Lots of things that are happening in the Byron Shire, all in one place
Not wedging
Though it may be puzzling to some, I am heartened to see that some of the candidates for the...
Cartoon of the week – 24 November, 2021
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COVID weekend summary: Aquarius and a new Tweed case
The Northern NSW Local Health District is encouraging residents and visitors to Byron Bay to get tested for COVID-19, after being notified of a number of confirmed cases in the area during the last week.
Stories about "K-Mart":
Target Casino, Goonellabah and Murwillumbah to close
Four local Target stores are among those set for the chop or change in the company’s new restructure.
Byron LGA
Last chance for tickets to Byron Shire Council Meet the Candidates forum
Today is your last chance to get tickets to tonight’s Byron Shire Meet the Candidates forum in the Byron Theatre.
Local News
Thousands gather at Ballina MMAMV rally
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Around 2,500 gathered at Missingham Park in Ballina to hear MMAMV speakers before marching to the Ballina police station and then making their way back to the starting point for more speakers.
Science Goes Viral
Telling girls they don’t like STEM halves their involvement at any age
Even children as young as six can develop ideas that girls don’t like computer science and engineering as much as boys – stereotypes that carry over into teenagerhood and contribute to gender gaps at university, according to a study published in PNAS.
Local News
Women Who Lead team focus on housing and environment
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Letitia Kelly is heading the Independent Group F, Women Who Lead ticket in the upcoming Tweed Shire Council elections.
