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People power must prevail market failures
The Wallum fiasco exemplifies all that is wrong with our current neoliberal economic system, one that thrives on pitting nature and community against ‘progress and development’.
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Behind Paul Watson
The accusation of Paul Watson being ‘a traitor to the cause’ of marine conservation is possibly the most ludicrous...
Shocking NSW methane emissions report
The Greens are calling for a halt to all new coal mine approvals after a new report has revealed that methane emissions from open cut coal mines could be producing twice as much methane than is accounted for in the National Carbon Inventory.
Alliance for Nature NSW calls Minns Government to account over habitat clearing
The Alliance for Nature NSW says critical environmental reforms have been delayed and ignored, with concerning indications that some members of the Minns Cabinet are seeking to water down or simply not enact these election commitments.
More than a Play
Still Here by Dave & the Daves is more than a play; it’s a 60-minute lifeline on stage that champions mental health through laughter, music, and the art of storytelling. A bit of slapstick, a healthy dose of character comedy, and a few raw truths about navigating life with depression, Still Here is an intoxicating blend of uproarious laughter and heartfelt empathy.
Soapbox too ‘extreme’
One minute Mandy Nolan blames Queenslanders, now she blames all men for her condition of fear (Soapbox: Shopping Centres...
Flood-affected locations in Byron Shire to be included in DCP
A redraft of Byron Shire's development control plan (DCP) Chapter 2 ‘Areas Affected by Flood’ will soon go on public exhibition without mentioning 2022 flood data.
Stories about "Northern United":
Giants win thriller
The Mullumbimby Giants made it two wins from two starts with a nail-biting 38–34 win over Northern United in their NRRRL clash at Les...
King rules over Giants in league season opener
‘Get ’em onside!’ That raucous cry is the footy tragic’s equivalent of the first cuckoo of spring. In the opening round of the new NRRRL season at Les Donnelly Field on Saturday, it was heard virtually before anybody had raised a sweat.
Season back on course for Devils
The NRRRL competition is still only young, but Byron Bay’s 54–20 demolition of Northern United at Red Devil Park on Sunday was a much-needed return to the winner’s circle for the home side
NRRRL heads toward pointy end of finals
The Marist Brothers made an early mark in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League 18s and Reggies last Sunday, but it was Ballina who showed their winning hand on the weekend with a smashing win over the Murwillumbah Mustangs at Stan Sercomb Oval.
NRRRL team lists and results
Round 16 Draw
Home club V Away club Venue Time
Kyogle
Evans Head
New Park
Kyogle
Saturday 3/08/13
Reserves start 3pm
Lower Clarence
Grafton Ghosts
Mclean Showground
Mclean
Sunday 4/08/13
18's start 12 midday
Northern United
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Local league celebrates NAIDOC at Oakes Oval
Ballboy Garnett Jnr watched from the sidelines as dad Garnett Donnelly played for the Kyogle firsts at Oakes Oval last night.
Story and photos Eve Jeffery
The under-18s...
Sport on Tackling Violence
Northern Rivers United will again stand up against domestic violence with 26 regional rugby league clubs across NSW as part of the NSW government’s...
It’s not the dog in the fight, it’s the fight in the dog
Story & photo John Campbell
If ever an old saying was proved right, it was at Les Donnelly Field on Sunday when the outnumbered Mullumbimby...
North versus south in Timber Cup
Northern United Rugby League Football Club would like to recognise the contribution made to rugby league by teams in the local area by bringing...
Byron Echo
Afghanistan accountant, journalist face deportation
Afghanistan couple face certain danger with Taliban unless accountancy work offered.
Byron Echo
School’s long-awaited bus stop on the way
For years, catching a bus to or from Goonengerry Public School has been a potentially perilous activity.
Local News
Seas The Day returning to Kingscliff
Surfing Australia has announced the return of Seas The Day for its second year running. The world’s largest female participation surf event will take place over 22-23 June at Kingscliff Beach.
Local News
Man charged over alleged driving and property offences
A man will appear before court today charged with 22 offences following an investigation into several alleged driving and property offences at Murwillumbah.