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Another Casino greyhound death
The second racing death of a greyhound at the Casino track in November has highlighted the failures of the racing industry’s safety initiatives, say animal welfare advocates.
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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.
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.
Editorial: The best democracy money can buy
Last week, The Juice Media published a YouTube video, Honest Government Ad | How to rig elections.
Hope for whistleblowers?
It's been a strange time recently for whistleblowers, and those who value their contribution to Australian society.
Mandy Nolans Soapbox: Climate is About People
What scares you more? The impact of warming by 1.5 degrees that results in drought, famine, heat stress, species die-off, loss of entire ecosystems and habitable land and 100 million people being thrown into poverty? Or a hundred or so activists in a kayak?
Community rallies for Timmy’s recovery
There is nothing like the warm embrace of community to provide healing, and that’s certainly been the case for local Timothy Hanley.
Stories about "Kim Mahood":
Kim Mahood immerses herself in the life of a small community
‘If anyone’s written more beautifully and modestly about this country and its people I’m not aware of it.’ – Tim Winton
‘Mahood is a writer...
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Reflections yet to adhere to court orders
NSW government-run corporation, Reflections, is yet to fulfil court orders around its management at the Terrace Holiday Park in Brunswick Heads, despite a settlement being reached with Byron Council in the Land & Environment Court in 2021.
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A racial slur or a just a tree name?
Paul Bibby - 0
Changing the name of a local street because it is derived from a racist slur might seem a simple decision at first glance.
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3G networks phased out Dec 15
The peak lobby group representing Australia’s telecommunication industry announced last week it will phase out 3G networks in the region on December 15.
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NSW Planning Panel unanimously rejects controversial development on Ballina floodplain
Yesterday the NSW Planning Panel unanimously rejected Gemlife’s proposal for a major 'seniors living' development on a flood prone site on Burns Point Ferry Road, West Ballina.