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COVID update – Aquarius, Lismore sewage fragments and the South African variant
The Northern NSW Local Health District says there have been no new cases of COVID-19 reported in the 24 hours to 8pm 28 November, but, they are urging residents in the Lismore area to be alert for COVID-19 symptoms.
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Smile, vague promise
Motherhood seems to be the big winner judging by the promises of our mayoral candidates and their teams. Smiling...
Funding for Rural Landholder projects in 2022
The closing date for applications to join the Rural Landholder Initiative project is looming and rural property owners are...
Serious assault charges – Coffs Harbour
NSW Police say that four men will face court today charged following an alleged serious assault of a man on the state’s mid-north coast over the weekend.
Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning 24 November, 2021
Lots of things that are happening in the Byron Shire, all in one place
Own nothing, go serfing
Although Sapote Brook’s Echo letter correctly stated that nothing was done at COP26 to stop global warming, nevertheless, over...
Bangalow venues in need of financial help
Two of the Shire’s most well-known community spaces have come cap-in-hand to Byron Council, after suffering major income losses as a result of COVID-related public health orders.
Stories about "Moonee Beach":
Appeal after woman intimidated, assaulted – Coffs Harbour
Police are appealing for public assistance following reports a woman was pushed to the ground and intimidated by an unknown man near Coffs Harbour.
Byron LGA
Last chance for tickets to Byron Shire Council Meet the Candidates forum
Today is your last chance to get tickets to tonight’s Byron Shire Meet the Candidates forum in the Byron Theatre.
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Thousands gather at Ballina MMAMV rally
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Around 2,500 gathered at Missingham Park in Ballina to hear MMAMV speakers before marching to the Ballina police station and then making their way back to the starting point for more speakers.
Science Goes Viral
Telling girls they don’t like STEM halves their involvement at any age
Even children as young as six can develop ideas that girls don’t like computer science and engineering as much as boys – stereotypes that carry over into teenagerhood and contribute to gender gaps at university, according to a study published in PNAS.
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Women Who Lead team focus on housing and environment
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Letitia Kelly is heading the Independent Group F, Women Who Lead ticket in the upcoming Tweed Shire Council elections.
