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Ballina memorial pays tribute to fallen Marine Rescue volunteers

On Sunday, a memorial was unveiled at the RSL Memorial Park, next to the Ballina RSL, to pay tribute to those lost on the night of May 4 on the Ballina Bar.
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Local Byron biz down 50 per cent – why?

What on Earth is going on in Jonson Street, Byron Bay? I ventured to the newsagent in the middle of...
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Deadly Weavers exhibition celebrates NAIDOC week

Lismore Regional Gallery will celebrate NAIDOC Week with Deadly Weavers, a vibrant four-day exhibition and pop-up sale showcasing the work of local First Nations weavers and fibre artists working on Bundjalung Land.
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Protecting the Daintree from Mullumbimby 

From a small office in Mullumbimby, a local conservation organisation is helping protect one of the most extraordinary places on Earth, more than 1,500 kilometres to the north. 
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NSW confirms first case of H5 avian influenza

A giant petrel found near Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, was confirmed positive on the weekend for H5 high pathogenicity (H5 bird flu) avian influenza in laboratory tests by the CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness.
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Landlord penalties for premises selling illicit tobacco and vapes

New laws targeting commercial landlords who knowingly permit tenants to sell illicit tobacco and vaping goods from their premises begin today, as part of the government’s continued crackdown on the illicit market.
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Locals losing their homes for luxury $2.5m retirement flats

For Kerry Pauley and the six other remaining permanent residents at the Glen Villa Resort on Butler Street, Byron Bay, news of the luxury retirement village that has been proposed for the site at 80-86 Butler Street has been devastating.
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Marine Rescue volunteers assist disabled dive boat

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Volunteers and two vessels from Marine Rescue Point Danger safely assisted thirteen people to shore on Saturday afternoon after a commercial dive vessel experienced engine issues and was unable to safely cross the Tweed Bar.
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Ballina crew rescues foilboarder swept out to sea

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Volunteers from Marine Rescue Ballina negotiated large swells on the Ballina Bar yesterday to rescue a male foilboarder who was swept out to sea during the outgoing tide.
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Local union players to benefit from Legacy grants

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Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local councils and rugby union clubs to take advantage of an opportunity to upgrade their facilities, player pathways and increase local participation.
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Solar and batteries for every public school in NSW?

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Parents for Climate, Future Ready Schools, and the NSW/ACT Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has welcomed a motion passed at the NSW Labor Conference on the weekend calling for a comprehensive rollout of solar generation and battery storage at every public school and early learning centre in New South Wales.
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Lots happening around Ballina for NAIDOC Week

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NAIDOC Week 2026 is now underway, with lots happening throughout the Northern Rivers. It's a great opportunity for everyone to learn about First Nations...
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National News

NSW confirms first case of H5 avian influenza

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A giant petrel found near Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, was confirmed positive on the weekend for H5 high pathogenicity (H5 bird flu) avian influenza in laboratory tests by the CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness.
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