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Flood-prone land in Murwillumbah swapped for flood-free land
It has been five years in the making but the innovative land swap of flood-prone land for flood-free land in Murwillumbah is underway with a second round of ‘expressions of interest’ about to open.
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Festival/Byron Council relations strained, motion passes
The operations manager of the Byron Music Festival says her attempts to run the event this year were cruelled by Byron Council staff, who allegedly provided organisers with false information and spoke to them like they were ‘idiots’.
Committee to examine teacher shortages
The NSW Upper House’s Education Committee say they have commenced an inquiry into teacher shortages in NSW.
Main Arm Upper school are excited to be going ‘back to school’
It has been hard for many young people as they have managed the impacts of COVID over the last few years but for students at Main Arm Upper Public School the flood has meant they've been out of their school for almost half a year.
Women scientists are less likely to be credited for their work
Gender gap in publication and patent authorship suggests women’s contributions to science are ignored or unappreciated.
Playing with fire
Victoria Cosford
It’s my latest obsession; native thyme infused vinegar. Herby, a little sweet – it’s a knockout – a...
Casino teenager charged with murder
An 18-year-old Casino man is to face Lismore Local Court today charged with murder.
Stories about "Kyogle Library":
Lismore, Kyogle libraries to get makeovers
Library services in Lismore and Kyogle will receive close to $300,000 towards refurbishment and upgrades as part of the Public Library Infrastructure Grant program.
Local News
First Nations place-names under Ballina council spotlight
Greater efforts at reconciliation with First Nations people in the Ballina Shire when it comes to place-names is to happen after furious agreement at June’s council meeting.
Local News
Police seeking public assistance following Byron Bay assault
A serious assault in Byron Bay on Friday, 3 June, 2022 has led to police releasing further CCTV footage and another appeal for information from the public.
Byron Echo
Festival/Byron Council relations strained, motion passes
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The operations manager of the Byron Music Festival says her attempts to run the event this year were cruelled by Byron Council staff, who allegedly provided organisers with false information and spoke to them like they were ‘idiots’.
Byron Echo
Govt considers underwriting small energy retailers after Enova’s collapse
In the wake of the collapse of local green energy retailer, Enova, the NSW government say they are considering underwriting small energy retailers who face unfair market competition from large retailers who also generate electricity.
