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On Save the Koala Day conservationists all agree they disagree with the Minister for Environment
Ahead of today’s Save the Koala Day, NSW Minister for Environment James Griffin yesterday announced that private landholders are being supported to restore 200 hectares of koala habitat in the Northern Rivers.
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Businesses launch campaign against holiday let policy
Businesses who say they would be adversely impacted by Council’s proposal to cap holiday letting to 90 days have gone on the offensive by launching a PR campaign.
Have your say on housing and growth
Lismore City Council is seeking community feedback on two draft plans intended to guide the location and type of housing to support recovery in coming decades.
Forever Diamond – Celebrating 50 years of Neil
Neil Diamond is a phenomenon who gives truly special and personal shows that legions of fans return to see...
Torres Strait Islanders win historic human rights fight
A group of eight Torres Strait Islander people have made international legal history, after the United Nations Human Rights Committee found that the Australian Government is violating its human rights obligations to them through climate change inaction.
CSIRO tracking NASA’s asteroid collision test today
The world’s first full-scale planetary defence test is happening today. NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission is designed to strike an asteroid and adjust its course.
What drainage works can residents expect?
With a third La Niña now underway, The Echo asked Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway, what flood-affected residents can expect regarding drainage maintenance.
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New Private Native Forestry Code of Practice fails koalas
NSW Farmers has welcomed the changes to the State government’s changes to private native forestry codes (PNFC) that were announced last week. However, Nature...
Time to turn Australia, and the world, around on deforestation
Australia has signed the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forest and Land Use, committing the nation to halting and reversing forest loss and land degradation by 2030. It appears to have its work cut out for it based on current behaviour.
Forestry Corp face traditional custodians over north coast logging resumption
As logging resumes following the recent devastating fires, calls are increasing for protection of Nambucca State Forest as one of ‘the last areas of unburnt forests on the state’s north coast’.
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Firearm and drug offence charges laid after Coraki vehicle stop
NSW Police say a man has been charged after a firearm and prohibited drugs were seized during a vehicle stop yesterday.
Science Goes Viral
Chemicals left by first stars in the universe may have been detected by the Gemini North telescope
The chemical remains of the earliest stars in the universe may have been discovered by astronomers.
Byron Echo
New digs for flood adaptation project
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Mullum Cares has a new home in the Railway Shed Yard, on the corner of Prince and Ann Streets in Mullum.
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Police suspect dies at Clothiers Creek
NSW Police say a critical incident investigation has commenced following the death of a man at Clothiers Creek yesterday.
