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Byron Shire tops NSW for homelessness
The latest data from the NSW government’s 2024 Street Count has revealed a stark and troubling reality for Byron Bay, which now accounts for the largest number of rough sleepers in NSW. Byron Community Centre says this highlights the urgent need for support for local homeless services like Fletcher Street Cottage.
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Lighthouse walkway
Soon most of the lighthouse walk that National Parks are responsible for will be top shelf.
Could the Byron...
The Toad, the Whale and the Sun
Filmmaker and environmental activist Dean Jefferys will be hosting the world premiere of his epic feature documentary The Toad, the Whale and the Sun, at the Byron Community Centre on Friday, 31 May at 5pm and again at 8pm, with a panel discussion and Q+A after both screenings.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: It’s a Sign
Someone is taking down signs. You know who you are. Right now, I bet you are sitting at home with a bunch of corflutes from the Byron Comedy Festival, and a bunch of other local events, feeling powerful in your sad fight against fun.
Labor’s new gas policy dictated by industry?
In the lead up to the 2024 budget, the ALP has just released one of the most idiotic and infuriating documents they've ever produced, their 'Future Gas Strategy'.
Freedom flotilla efforts for crucial Gazan aid tied up in red tape
A freedom flotilla attempting to get much-needed aid to starving Gazans in war-torn Palestine is being hampered by Israeli forces, according to a statement by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.
Saffin welcomes Neighbourhood Centre Week
NSW Labor Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has welcomed today’s start to Neighbourhood Centre Week across the country.
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Fire ant update in the Tweed
There were information sessions this morning for local businesses and industry members impacted by the detection of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) at South Murwillumbah, with the opportunity to find out more information about the strategy that the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) are using to contain and eradicate the fire ants.
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Justine Elliot talks up federal budget
Richmond MP Justine Elliot says the Albanese Labor Government’s 2024 budget provides cost of living relief for people on the North Coast and invests in a future made in Australia.
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Motorcyclist flown to hospital from New Italy
At about 3pm yesterday, Tuesday 14 May, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to the Pacific Highway, New Italy following reports of a motorcyclist suffering serious leg injuries after collision with a barrier.
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No room for koalas in budget?
Friends of the Koala is not impressed by the lack of provision for wildlife protection in the federal budget announced last night, as species including the koala move closer to extinction.
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Commemorating ten years since V Day at Bentley
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It's ten years today since a wave of relief spread through Camp Liberty at Bentley, when those gathered discovered that the riot police would not be coming, and gas company Metgasco was being referred to ICAC by the NSW government.
