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Want to be heard on flood insurance? Flood insurance inquiry to be held in Lismore
When the floods devastated the Northern Rivers in 2022 many people, for the first time, had to contact their insurers and ask for help.
Other News
Seven local runners heading to national championships
Seven young Byron Bay Runners have made state teams to compete in Athletics Australia’s national championships later this month in Adelaide.
Byron Bay XI wins third-grade premiership
Byron Bay third grade have claimed the Ballina District Cricket Association third-grade championship after beating Bangalow in the grand final played last month at the Byron Bay Recreation Grounds.
Ballina argues about Australia Day, again
The last meeting of the Ballina Shire Council saw another rancorous discussion about whether the local community awards ceremony should coincide with Australia Day.
Landmark ice campaign on retreating glacier
Australia’s major science campaign to study one of the fastest retreating glaciers in East Antarctica, is already being described as a landmark project.
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: The Power of Power
When we work out how to manage power we can work out how we manage power. It’s something I’ve contemplated a lot. In a world dependent on us being plugged in, what we plug into matters.
Editorial – Joyous propaganda!
The NSW Labor government marked its one year in office this week with a jubilant statement of achievements issued from Macquarie Street HQ.
Stories about "NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA)":
Mal Lanyon brought back to lead the NSW Reconstruction Authority again
After seven months current CEO of the NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA), Simon Draper, will step aside and NSW Police Force Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon will once again step into the role
Local News
Mal Lanyon brought back to lead the NSW Reconstruction Authority again
After seven months current CEO of the NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA), Simon Draper, will step aside and NSW Police Force Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon will once again step into the role
Byron Echo
Mullum hospital plans adopted
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Plans to turn the former Mullumbimby Hospital site into a housing and community development with up to 100 homes have taken a significant step forward, with Byron Council endorsing a broad-brush rezoning proposal for the site last week.
Byron Echo
Bangalow’s lack of comms sparks forum April 4
Bangalow residents and businesses, struggling for years with inadequate internet and phone coverage, will hear from NBN and Telstra reps on planned improvements on April 4.
Political Comment
Putting infrastructure into focus
Is there anything more boring in the realms of public spending than infrastructure? Infrastructure spending does nothing to increase teacher salaries or accelerate elective surgery.
