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$3 million for regional news outlets in NSW
The NSW government has announced a new $3 million fund to assist regional communities to have access to trusted news sources covering the stories that matter.
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Medicinal cannabis; a better way forward
For the first time ever, I am living my truths and no one is trying to hurt me because of it. This is a much better way.
The Voice
I’ve been ruminating and researching on how best to support a ‘Yes’ response on the Voice referendum. I always...
Greyhound nightmare
Has the greyhound racing industry no shame?
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has condemned an invasive and painful greyhound breeding...
Elanora woman murdered – police seek sightings of Ford Laser
Detectives investigating the murder of 61-year-old Wendy Sleeman are appealing to anyone who may have seen or captured vision...
Dr Philip Nitschke to visit Lismore
Controversial founder and director of the pro-euthanasia group Exit International, Dr Philip Nitschke will hold a free public meeting on NSW’s new Voluntary Assisted Dying Act at the Lismore Workers Club on Saturday.
Oil spill on M1 near Byron, traffic backed up to Brunswick Heads exit
An accident on the M1 has brought southbound traffic to a standstill from the Brunswick Heads exit at Gulgan Road and Tweed Street.
Stories about "Lehrmann":
The presumption of innocence dilemma
When someone is charged with an offence, and for whatever reason the trial does not proceed, the shout from every defence lawyer in the country is that they are ‘innocent’ as they have not been found guilty.
National News
Vale Professor Will Steffen – leading climate scientist
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Leading climate scientist Professor Will Steffen has died of pancreatic cancer in Canberra at 75.
Local News
Oil spill on M1 near Byron, traffic backed up to Brunswick Heads exit
An accident on the M1 has brought southbound traffic to a standstill from the Brunswick Heads exit at Gulgan Road and Tweed Street.
Local News
Four arrested over alleged break-ins, trespass – Casino
Four boys have been arrested by police investigating alleged aggravated break and enter and trespass offences in Casino on Monday, 30 January.
Byron Echo
V-Day returns to Byron Bay, February 14
A mass global action, One Billion Rising, which aims to end violence against women and children, is planned for V-Day on February 14, Main Beach, Byron Bay from 7am.