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A dumb act of STP
Council is stating that breaches of licence conditions, in part, justifies spending $10m on transferring raw sewage from Ocean...
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Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 19 October, 2021
Check out what's on at the cinema this week in Ballina and Byron
COVID’s genetic solution?
A lucky few are unusually resistant to COVID-19. Scientists are trying to find a reason in their genes.
Reclaim Our Future koalas pay a visit to Federal MP
Today Extinction Rebellion Lismore will make sure the federal member for Page hasn’t forgotten about the black summer bushfires and their devastating impact on NSW’s koala population.
Perrottet & Opus Dei
Bugga! Just when we don’t need to expect the Spanish Inquisition, out pops its wolf-in-sheep’s clothing remake: Opus Dei....
Black bellied whale sighted at Ballina dubbed ‘Liquorice’
For years southern waters whale watchers have been keeping their eyes keen for Migaloo and his offspring, but just...
Police raid ‘unauthorised events’ in national parks
Police say that eleven people have been charged following unauthorised gatherings held at national parks on the weekend.
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Let’s Talk: Women in Politics on Wednesday
Byron Bay is Let’s Talk: Women in Politics is bringing together local and national female politicians to share their stories, insights and perspectives on why Australian women are still largely underrepresented in politics.
Getting out to support DV refuge in Ballina while staying home
For people experiencing domestic violence, lockdown is a dangerous time. So when one of the major fundraisers for the Ballina Women and Children’s Refuge live event had to be cancelled Refuge ambassador Mandy Nolan decided the show must go on.
Damning ‘death tracks’ report highlights the tragedy of racing greyhounds
Animal Liberation’s Lisa Ryan and Richmond Greens’ runner Mandy Nolan both agree that greyhound racing is inherently dangerous and cruel and contributes to unacceptable and horrific greyhound injuries and deaths
Ballina refuge fundraising campaign launched
Politicians from across the spectrum joined Ballina Women's Refuge campaign ambassador Mandy Nolan recently at The Cove Restaurant to launch a fundraising campaign for Momentum Collective's Woman's and Children's Refuge.
Rain doesn’t stop Far North Coast March 4 Justice
Those who wanted to March 4 Justice yesterday were determined to have their voices heard and not even, at times, torrential rain could stem the flow of people who stood up to be counted.
Mandy Nolan to run for Greens in Richmond
Mandy Nolan is about to embark on a new career as a politician – she has put her hat in the ring to run for Richmond in the hope of overturning Justine Elliot’s position and making the seat Green.
Resilience & diversity
Adrian Gattenhof, Mullumbimby
Magnificent Mandy’s passionate denunciation of real estate profiteering at the expense of a diverse community, and feeding on the magic pudding of...
The time has come for Byron Shire to save the world – Mandy’s in, are you?
When we met, in 1971, Mungo MacCallum was already piercing the egos of Canberra pollies, and I was putting out a paper called 'The Digger', which championed the many movements seeking to replace cultures that had passed their use-by dates.
Is Mandy in the Greens the new black?
Love her or hate her, you can't ignore her. (Oh no you can't!) And soon you may actually have to listen to her if Mandy Nolan's wish to become the member for Richmond comes true.
A thank you note to a dead friend
I often go about my life and forget I am going to die. I forget about impermanence. I get caught up in the struggle of maintaining a mortgage, a career, a family. Stuff that feels permanent but of course isn’t.
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COVID-19 update: 5 new cases in the NNSWLHD
Northern NSW Local Health District, Acting Chief Executive, Lynne Weir, says there were five new cases of COVID-19 reported for the District to 8pm last night, 21 October.
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NSW Education responds to Teachers Federation over Murwillumbah Education Campus staff cuts
The NSW Education Department has responded to the NSW Teachers Federation's accusation that Education Minister Sarah Mitchell has only just revealed the extent of staff cuts at the mega school.
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The Rebels and the Wraiths visit Nationals: ‘We are facing a planetary crisis’
Eve Jeffery - 1
As part of a fortnight of climate actions and protests with the Extinction Rebellion, over 30 activists visited MP Kevin Hogan’s office in Lismore yesterday pushing ghostly empty white prams.
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NSW Legislative Council expresses concerns over push to burn native forests for power
The NSW Legislative Council unanimously passed a motion expressing its concerns over the growing push by industry to burn NSW native forests for electricity and hydrogen production.
