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Hospital staff want to park for free while they work
It seems that Lismore Base isn’t the only hospital whose workers would like to park their cars for free while they work.
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Housing affordability on agenda at Ballina
With the housing crisis worsening in Ballina and across the Northern Rivers, councillors agreed that something had to be done about the problem at their meeting yesterday.
Australia’s bastardry
Gareth W R Smith, Byron Bay
Australia has a long string of racist and anti-humanitarian policies. These range from its...
Craig Kelly quits Liberal Party
Federal Member for Hughes Craig Kelly has resigned from the Liberal Party, technically throwing Scott Morrison's government into minority as it grapples with scandals from within and without.
Police confirm Main Arm drug operation
NSW Police have finally confirmed what pretty much every one in Main Arm already knows – they are conducting drug operations in the north of the Shire.
Letting the love light SHINE in Lismore
A discovery focused light festival in August hopes to attract locals and visitors to Lismore.
Will Ballina Council live up to its promise?
A motion from Cr Jeff Johnson to be tabled at Ballina Shire Council's meeting this week will ask the council to live up to its promise to act on the climate emergency, and divest from fossil fuel investments.
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MP forces inquiry into ‘fog bound’ helibase site
Greens Member for Ballina, Tamara Smith, knows first-hand of the importance of the Life Saver Rescue Helicopter. When her daughter was just an 18-month-old baby it saved her life, airlifting her to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Brisbane.
Helicopter crashes at Lismore Airport
An 82-year-old pilot escaped with minor leg injuries after his helicopter crashed at Lismore Airport on Sunday morning.
Second man charged with Lismore Airport security breach
A second man has been charged and will face court after allegedly trespassing on an aircraft at Lismore Airport last month.
Man charged with breaking into plane at Lismore Airport
A man will appear in court and further arrests are expected, after a number of people allegedly entered an aircraft unlawfully at Lismore Airport last month.
Lismore Airport open again after light plane crash
Lismore Airport reopened for business on Saturday after two pilots had a close shave when their light plane overshot the runway in high winds on Friday afternoon.
Lismore airport sale is off the agenda
The Lismore City Council has voted not to pursue the sale or lease of Lismore airport.
Rex Airlines slashes services to Lismore
Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell has slammed planned timetable changes for Rex's Lismore to Sydney route, which will see two out of its three daily flights routed via Grafton.
Lismore mayor reassures airport users
Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell has moved to reassure 'everyone associated with Lismore airport' that no decision had been made about its possible sale or lease.
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International Women’s Day kerfuffle at Ballina
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One councillor walked out of Ballina Council's recent meeting during an emotional discussion about speakers at an upcoming IWD event.
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Croquet club gets new turf as it prepares to host NSW championship
The Byron Bay Croquet Club is ready for another big year that includes new turf, hosting a state championship and building on last year’s membership growth.
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Ahoy m’hearties young and old in Bangalow
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‘Ahoy m’hearties’ was the catchcry at Bangalow Parklands on Saturday afternoon during the Connecting Generations Pirate Party.
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Blue-green algae amber alert still active at Uki
Last Thursday Tweed Shire Council issued an amber alert for blue-green algae in the Tweed River at Uki, with Clarrie Hall Dam remaining on a green alert. This morning they say the alerts are still active.
