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Pod homes for Lismore ready for residents
The Southern Cross University temporary housing site is now officially operational and serving as a home for flood affected Lismore locals.
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A treasured community asset
The Bowlo, a treasured community asset in Bangalow very popular with young families, is now destined to be part...
NSW Forestry challenged over failed forestry practices in precedent setting case
What makes bushfires worse, causes native species collapse and creates forest dieback? NSW Forestry is being challenged over its logging of Cherry Tree State Forest in the NSW Land and Environment Court.
What is the value of a DCP ask Kingscliff residents
Locals 'disappointed' after Tweed Shire Councillors approve the change of use development application for eight flats at the Paradiso tourist accommodation facility in Kingscliff from ‘tourist’ to ‘residential’ accommodation.
Fostering local writing talent
Since 2001, the Byron Writers Festival Residential Mentorship has been inspiring writers on the path to publication. This year saw four writers spend a week in Possum Creek being mentored by Walkley Award-winning journalist and author, Sarah Armstrong.
Bangalow Bread: great bread, in Bangalow
Simon Haslam
Yep, the name says it all, Bangalow Bread make bread in Bangalow.
But as anyone who’s perused the glutinous...
Varroa mite detection sees Red Zone expanded
NSW Department of Primary Industries Varroa mite tracing and surveillance work has confirmed a new detection of Varroa mite, as field officers continue hive inspections with beekeepers across the state.
Stories about "LED":
Let there be energy-efficient LED light
The shorter days and winter nights make after-work sport difficult for those wanting to keep fit, so the addition of LED lighting to local sports clubs allowing playing hours to be extended into the night is very welcome.
Local News
Nimbin boil water alert lifted – remains for rural water supply
The Boil Water Alert for the village of Nimbin has been lifted, effective immediately – but remains in place for rural users.
Byron Echo
The politics of climate are a changin’
When Tony Abbott won the Liberal Party leadership in 2009, he said the politics of climate had changed. He was referring to soaring electricity prices and his belief that blaming these price hikes on the Rudd government’s proposed climate change commitments would bring him electoral success.
Byron Echo
Unsealed roads left off govt road audit
The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation say one of the biggest road surveys in regional NSW is now underway – Yet unsealed roads have not been included in the audit.
Byron Echo
Natural burial site found unsuitable
Paul Bibby - 0
The long-standing plan to create a natural burial ground for locals who want to be buried sustainably has hit a major hurdle, with the site favoured for this use found to be completely unsuitable.
